Prime Video Renews Matka King for Season 2 After Global Chart Success
Prime Video renewed the Vijay Varma-led crime drama after its first season became the service’s most-watched new scripted show in two years.
- On Wednesday, Prime Video announced the renewal of period-drama series Matka King for a second season following strong audience response to the first run.
- The series became the streaming service's most-watched new scripted show of the past two years, prompting the commission as officials cited the program's success.
- Matka King trended in the Prime Video Top 10 across 37 countries, ranking #1 in 17 countries within its opening week, with estimates suggesting more than 20 million paying customers in India.
- Prime Video stated, "The game of Matka is far from over, and neither is Brij Bhatti's reign," regarding the upcoming season while a new poster featured actor Vijay Varma holding cards.
- Created and written by Abhay Koranne and Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, the series is produced by Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Entertainment; Manjule also directed Season 1 on Prime Video.
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