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Matka King Soars: Vijay Varma's Show Tops 2026 Debuts
23 Apr
Summary
- Matka King debuted strongly, ranking second non-Netflix 2026 show.
- The series garnered 3.4 million viewers in its debut week.
- It trended globally in Prime Video's Top 10 across multiple countries.
Vijay Varma's latest series, Matka King, has secured a powerful opening on Prime Video, ranking as the second-highest debut for a non-Netflix show in 2026. The series garnered an impressive 3.4 million viewers in its initial week of release, according to Ormax data, making it the most-watched web series in India from April 13-19, 2025.
While "Chiraiyaa" starring Divya Dutta holds the top spot, "Matka King" surpassed other major debuts like "Sankalp" and "Kaptaan." The show, created and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, features Varma as Brij Bhatti. Its gripping narrative has resonated internationally, leading to Top 10 trending status in countries including Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
