Matka King Twitter Review: Fans Praise Vijay Varma And Kritika Kamra's 1960s Bombay Gambling Saga, Says “Stands Out Among Anti-Hero Roles”

Matka King Twitter Review: ‘Matka King’ is one of the most anticipated OTT releases of 2026. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, the show explores the rise of the Matka gambling system in Mumbai during the 1960s. As soon as the series dropped on Prime Video, social media platforms like X were flooded with reactions. Some viewers are praising the performances and style, while others feel the storytelling could have been tighter. ‘Matka King’ has created strong buzz, especially because of its lead cast and unique crime-based storyline set in old Mumbai.

Matka King Twitter Review

Twitter reactions to ‘Matka King’ blend excitement and criticism. Many viewers are appreciating Vijay Varma’s powerful performance and calling his screen presence ‘intense’ and ‘commanding’. Fans are also praising the 1960s Mumbai backdrop and plot, which gives the show a rich retro feel.

However, not all reactions are positive. Some users feel the series is slightly stretched and predictable in parts. Take a look at Matka King's Twitter reactions below: 

#MatkaKing: #VijayVarma delivers a gripping performance and ensures it stands out from the rest of the anti-hero roles of that era. A show and a performance to watch out for... pic.twitter.com/G4L0NqfJCH

— Fenil Seta (@fenil_seta) April 16, 2026

X user @fenil_seta wrote, “#MatkaKing: #VijayVarma delivers a gripping performance and ensures it stands out from the rest of the anti-hero roles of that era. A show and a performance to watch out for…”

Excellent first 2 episodes woth good screenplay... Vijay acting superb with good casting...#Matkaking

— 🤵‍♂️Greeshmanth Pulikanti (@PulikantiGreesh) April 16, 2026

@PulikantiGreesh shared, “Excellent first 2 episodes with good screenplay... Vijay acting superb with good casting…
#Matkaking”

India is definitely betting on the right king… the level #VijayVarma has crossed in this one is legit too good! #MatkaKing

— Aashna (@AashnaGold) April 17, 2026

@AashnaGold wrote on X, “India is definitely betting on the right king… the level #VijayVarma has crossed in this one is legit too good! #MatkaKing”

Just like the tagline said - The king India bet on! #VijayVarma has aced it and how! Just completed the 1st episode

— सोनिया🇮🇳🚩 (@mahadev_soul) April 17, 2026

An X user @mahadev_soul says, "Just like the tagline said - The king India bet on! #VijayVarma has aced it and how! Just completed the 1st episode"

Totally loved this aura of #VijayVarma in Matka King… so effortless he is on screen!

— Ishika (@Sanskari_Girll) April 17, 2026

@Sanskari_Girll wrote, "Totally loved this aura of #VijayVarma in Matka King… so effortless he is on screen!"

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Matka King Cast

‘Matka King’ features a strong ensemble cast that has contributed to its popularity:

• Vijay Varma 

• Kritika Kamra 

• Sai Tamhankar

• Gulshan Grover

• Siddharth Jadhav

• Jamie Lever

• Bhupendra Jadawat

The cast has been widely appreciated online, especially Vijay Varma, who plays the central character of a bold and ambitious man rising in the world of gambling and power. 

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Matka King Plot Summary

‘Matka King’ is set in the backdrop of 60s Mumbai. The story follows Brij Bhatti, a cotton trader who discovers a new gambling system known as ‘Matka’. What begins as a small idea slowly turns into a massive underground empire. Prime Video's synopsis states, “In 1960s Mumbai, an enterprising cotton trader who craves legitimacy and respect, starts a new gambling game dubbed 'Matka', that takes the city by storm and democratizes a terrain previously reserved for the rich and elite.”

As his influence grows, he becomes a powerful figure in the city’s illegal betting world. The show explores ambition, greed, survival, and how power can change a person’s life. It also highlights the dark side of Mumbai’s past gambling culture and social inequality.

So if you are planning to watch something engaging this weekend, then do check out ‘Matka King’ on Amazon Prime Video.

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Image credit: Prime Video/ Instagram and IMDb