Liked Matka King? Here Are 5 Series and Movies To Watch on OTT

If you’ve recently finished ‘Matka King’, you’ll know exactly why everyone is talking about it. Starring Vijay Varma, the series takes us back to the 1960s, following a small-time cotton trader who builds a massive gambling empire. It’s a classic rags-to-riches story, but with a gritty, dangerous edge that makes it impossible to look away.

5 Series and Movies Like To Watch on OTT

If you are craving more stories about ambitious underdogs, clever gamblers, and the dark side of Mumbai’s history, I’ve put together a list of the best shows and films to watch next.

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web (Netflix)

As we move through 2026, ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web’ has quickly become the go-to recommendation for anyone who enjoyed the tension in ‘Matka King’. This series pulls back the curtain on the complex world of modern smuggling. Much like the Matka empire, it shows how a secret network operates right under the nose of the law. It’s fast-paced, smart, and captures that same feeling of a mastermind staying two steps ahead of everyone else.

Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (SonyLIV)

If the thrill of the ‘big win’ is what kept you watching ‘Matka King’, then ‘Scam 1992’ is essential viewing. It tells the real-life story of Harshad Mehta, a man who decided to take on the entire Indian financial system. Pratik Gandhi is brilliant here, showing how one man's ambition can lead to an incredible rise and a devastating fall. It isn’t about gambling in the traditional sense, but the high-stakes world of the stock market feels just as risky.

Jannat (Prime Video)

For a direct look at the world of bookmaking and match-fixing, you can’t beat ‘Jannat’. Starring Emraan Hashmi, this film explores the life of a street-smart gambler who finds himself caught up in the massive world of cricket betting. It perfectly captures how the rush of winning can quickly turn into a trap. If you liked seeing how the Matka system worked, you’ll find the behind-the-scenes look at cricket bookies fascinating.

Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (Prime Video)

Part of what makes ‘Matka King’ so special is its 1960s setting. ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’ offers that same retro charm but moves the clock forward to the 1970s. It focuses on the rise of smuggling and organised crime, showing how the city’s underworld evolved. With its stylish costumes and powerful performances, it’s a brilliant look at the era when the rules of the city were being rewritten by those bold enough to break them.

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Company (Zee5)

While some crime dramas can feel a bit glossy, ‘Company’ (2002) is famous for its gritty realism. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, this film doesn't sugarcoat the violence or the betrayal inherent in the underworld. It follows the relationship between a seasoned gangster and his ambitious protégé. If you enjoyed the power dynamics and the constant threat of betrayal in Matka King, this film will be right up your street.

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