Bollywood · Shows like it
A focused shortlist of release-proximate, shared-genre series for viewers drawn to Matka King's Mumbai setting, social ambition and underworld themes.
Starting from Matka King (2026) · Series
If Matka King's fictional 1960s Mumbai, cotton-trade backdrop and gambling-centred rise are what brought you here, begin with the titles below. The strongest evidence-backed link is not a promise of identical plotting: the packet groups these recommendations through release proximity and shared genre, while Matka King itself is identified as a Hindi crime drama about an enterprising trader seeking legitimacy and respect.
That distinction matters. These are alternatives for the broad crime-drama lane around Matka King, rather than substitutes claimed to share its exact setting, characters or matka premise. The shortlist therefore keeps the connection clear and the caveat visible, with each entry limited to what the supplied records establish.
The selection follows the frozen recommendation records rather than outside familiarity with any title. Every candidate shown here is listed in the packet, and each has a recorded connection to Matka King through shared genre and release proximity. The editorial framing then returns to the seed title's documented crime, drama, underworld, justice, emotional and family themes without assigning those features to candidates whose records do not establish them.
For the most defensible next step after Matka King, start with the first group, then use the second group if you want to remain within the packet's broader crime-drama recommendation lane. The shared connection is clear; the meaningful differences are the limits of what has been documented, not invented similarities.
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for India.
Series · 2022 · Hindi
WhyKhakee: The Bihar Chapter matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2026 · Hindi
WhyTaskaree: The Smuggler's Web matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
Series · 2023 · 50 min · Hindi
WhyRana Naidu matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
Series · 2026 · Hindi
WhyThe Pyramid Scheme matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Series · 2025 · Telugu
WhyArabia Kadali matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2026 · Hindi
WhyHello Bachhon matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2022 · 30 min · Hindi
WhyTanaav matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2025 · Hindi
WhyThe Royals matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Series · 2026 · Tamil
WhyMuthu Alias Kaattaan matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward action; theme leans toward action, stakes.
Series · 2023 · Hindi
WhySavdhaan India: Apni Khaki matches Matka King in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
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