Ashish Aryan

Tamil cinema has shifted from hyper-violent narratives to intelligent investigative dramas, reflecting changing audience tastes and the rise of streaming. This evolution, marked by films like 'Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru' and 'Ratsasan', emphasizes complex plots and psychological tension over gratuitous violence, with upcoming releases continuing this trend.

Prime Video has officially announced that 'Matka King' will return for a second season following the breakout success of its debut chapter, which emerged as the platform's most-watched new scripted series in the last two years.

Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule explores long-form storytelling with his OTT debut ‘Matka King’, inspired by ‘Game of Thrones’. Set in 1960s Bombay, the series follows a cotton trader navigating ambition and power. Moving beyond his usual themes, Manjule embraces creative risks while drawing from personal memories to shape this layered narrative.

Actor Vijay Varma drew parallels between his own arrival in Mumbai with limited possessions and his character Brij Bhatti in the upcoming series "Matka King." The series, set in 1960s Mumbai, follows Bhatti's rise as an enterprising cotton trader who creates a sensation with a new gambling system. Varma expressed his long-held dream of collaborating with director Nagraj Popatrao Manjule.

Actor Vijay Varma marked his 40th birthday with an intimate terrace celebration, sharing glimpses of his dance moves and cake-cutting. Despite it being a working birthday, he expressed gratitude for the wishes. The teaser for his upcoming drama, 'Matka King,' set in 1960s Bombay, was also unveiled, showcasing his role as a cotton trader who revolutionizes a gambling system.

Actress Sai Tamhankar, who will be featuring in the Vijay Varma-starrer 'Matka King', shared that it's a sudden breeze of excitement and thrill in her life right now.

Vijay Varma celebrates the wrap of his upcoming web series, "Matka King," directed by Nagraj Manjule and set in 1960s Mumbai. The series explores the world of Matka gambling, focusing on a cotton trader who democratizes the game. Alongside "Matka King," Vijay is also involved in Vibhu Puri's "Ul Jalool Ishq" and other projects.

Times have changed, content not colour should call the shots, say Tamil industry insiders