Prime Video has officially renewed 'Matka King' for a second season following the show's overwhelming success during its first run. Starring Vijay Varma, the crime drama became the most-watched new scripted series on the platform in the past two years. It trended in the Top 10 across 37 countries and reached the number one spot in 17 countries during its opening week. The announcement was made via a social media post featuring a new poster of Varma holding playing cards with the number '2'. The first season, set in 1960s Mumbai, followed the journey of an ambitious cotton trader who creates a gambling game called 'Matka', which transforms the city's gambling landscape. The series received positive reviews, particularly for Varma's performance, which was praised by notable figures such as Anil Kapoor and Aamir Khan. The show was created by Abhay Koranne and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, with a diverse ensemble cast that includes Kritika Kamra and Sai Tamhankar.