Kritika Kamra and Vijay Varma to star in Nagraj Manjule’s crime drama

The crime drama Matka King explores the world of Matka gambling in India from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Kritika Kamra, who for years worked in television and then in films and web series, is now all set to star opposite actor Vijay Varma for a crime drama to be helmed by director Nagraj Manjule, renowned for his excellence in Marathi cinema with Sairat, Fandry, and others, apart from Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Jhund.

Kritika Kamra to work with Vijay Varma.

Kritika Kamra will play the lead in the upcoming crime drama series Matka King alongside Vijay Varma. Nagraj Manjule will direct the project, which will explore the world of Matka gambling in India in the 1960s-90s. Kritika, who won hearts as a gangster in Bambai Meri Jaan, is looking forward to the new project.

The intriguing world of Matka gambling.

The crime drama will explore the intriguing world of Matka gambling, which was prominent in India from the 1960s to the 1990s. Kritika Kamra, expressing her excitement for Matka King, shared how thrilled she is to be a part of this crime drama and work with Vijay Varma and an incredibly talented team.

Cultural significance of the crime drama series.

Speaking more on the cultural significance of the crime drama series, Kritika Kamra said that the story of Matka King is not only intriguing but also rich in cultural history. She feels honored to be a part of a project that draws inspiration from such a significant aspect of India’s past.

Earlier, it was reported that the crime drama would have an ensemble cast including Kritika Kamra, Vijay Varma, Sai Tamhankar, Gulshan Grover, and Siddharth Jadhav in pivotal roles. It is produced under Roy Kapur Films, directed by Nagraj Manjule, and written by Abhay Koranne with Manjule.