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Matka King’ Surges With New Star Backing as It Tops Prime Video in India

Fresh praise from Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rajkumar Hirani signals staying power on the streamer.

Overview

  • The series, which premiered on April 17 on Prime Video, has climbed to the No. 1 trend position in India on the platform.
  • Senior figures including Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Rajkumar Hirani posted public notes of support, adding fresh attention this week.
  • Earlier posts from Karan Johar, Aamir Khan and Vicky Kaushal boosted buzz, with Johar calling it “the perfect binge,” Khan praising the Ratan Khatri role, and Kaushal adding it to his watchlist.
  • Lead actor Vijay Varma marked the rise with a playful Instagram message urging people to watch, pointing to the show’s top rank in India.
  • Set in 1964–1975, the period drama follows Brij Bhatti as he turns a gambling game called Matka into a parallel economy under director Nagraj Manjule’s watch.