Nagraj Popatrao Manjule

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.

The much-anticipated OTT series 'Matka King,' starring Vijay Varma and Kritika Kamra, has premiered, exploring Mumbai's 1960s gambling underworld. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, the show has garnered strong social media reactions, with many praising Varma's evolving performance. While some viewers find the narrative compelling, others suggest it could have been more tightly structured.

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.

Vijay Varma headlines 'Matka King', a crime drama set in 1960s Bombay, premiering April 17, 2026, on Amazon Prime Video. The series chronicles an ordinary man's rise to power by revolutionizing gambling with the 'Matka' system, making it accessible to all. Directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, it explores ambition and social mobility.

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.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's ‘Jhund’ is all set to hit the big screens this Friday, March 4. Helmed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, who’s known for his exceptional filmmaking skills, the film has already raised the expectations of cine-goers.

The makers of Amitabh Bachchan's 'Jhund' have unveiled the much-awaited teaser. Directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, the teaser will give the audiences a glimpse into the world of the notorious team and their interesting journey.

The trailer of the much awaited film 'Jhund', which stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru was unveiled on Wednesday.

Finally, the highly anticipated teaser of the National Award-winning film ‘Kastoori’ launched, offering a glimpse into the compelling tale of childhood in search of the smell of happiness.

It is one thing to harbour the desire to work with your favourite actor, but another to actually get an opportunity to direct him in a film. Sairat filmmaker, Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, turned lucky when he directed Amitabh Bachchan in his Bollywood directorial debut, Jhund, which is hitting the theatres tomorrow. The film is centered around Amitabh Bachchan’s character Vijay Borade (modelled on former sports coach Vijay Barse, who trains underprivileged kids in football). By his own admission, Nagraj had been a huge fan of the legendary actor since his childhood. He shares, “The experience brought back a lot of memories. From not having the money to watch his films to directing him, the change of circumstances has been surreal. This is a huge transition in my life.

The famous director and screenwriter of the Marathi film industry, Nagraj Manjule has announced the title of his upcoming Marathi film 'Ghar Banduk Biryani' with a special video on the occasion of Dussehra.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s upcoming sports film Jhund, directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule was scheduled to be released on the OTT platform.

Abhishek Bachchan launched the teaser of Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Jhund’ on social media today and fans of Big B were mighty impressed with the glimpse. While the more than a minute clip did not feature Amitabh Bachchan’s voiceover introduced the team. ‘Jhund’ is directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, who has previously delivered Marathi blockbuster ‘Sairat’. The film is a sports drama based on the life and times of Vijay Barse, founder of NGO Slum Soccer.

Trushant Ingle's debut directorial Marathi film 'Zollywood' which has been praised in many national and international festivals, is all set to hit big screens on June 3.

One of the most highly anticipated films of 2022 is undoubtedly, the Nagraj Popatrao Manjule film, starring Amitabh Bachchan, 'Jhund'. The makers released the teaser of their upcoming song 'Aaya Ye Jhund Hai', on Sunday.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has left everyone impressed yet again. His film 'Jhund' was recently released in theatres, and it's getting a fabulous response from the audience. Before the release of the film, the makers hosted a special screening for Aamir Khan.

The makers of Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Jhund' organised a private screening for superstar Aamir Khan. Helmed by Nagraj Manjule will hit the big screen on March 4 2022.

Amitabh Bachchan's upcoming film 'Jhund' will not have a solo release. Bollywood's Big B will lock horns with Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman' that is also set for a March 4 theatrical release.

The National Award winning director, Nagraj Manjule is all set for the release of his maiden productional venture, 'Naal'. After releasing the teaser of the film, the filmmaker today went on to unveil the release date of the first song of the film.

Amitabh Bachchan shares a throwback photo with Abhishek says, ‘When your son tells you which path to take, he becomes your friend.’

Zee Studios, who are one of the front runners in Bollywood, have also emerged strong in regional cinema.

In an exclusive chat with Bombay Times, composer duo Ajay Gogavale and Atul Gogavale, talk about the song 'Lafda Zala' and how the song was unexpectedly created. Excerpts...

Nagraj Manjule speaks about 'Ghar Banduk Biryani', his love towards acting, 'Jhund' not doing well at the box office, upcoming project 'Matka King' and much more in an exclusive conversation with ETimes.

About 30 documentaries, shorts and features from India and world cinema are slated for screenings at the second Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) from October 24-27.

It's a busy year for the Bachchans as the famous film family is spending most of their time working on movie sets across the country.

Upcoming Movies: The month of March looks promising as some of India's biggest stars such as Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, Jr NTR and Ram Charan are all set to light up the big screen after gloomy months due to the surge of Covid cases in the country.

'Kastoori (The Musk)', directed by Vinod Kamble, is set to release in India on November 3rd. The film, which won the Best Children's Film Award at the 67th National Film Awards 2019, tells the story of a 14-year-old boy engaged in manual scavenging and post-mortem work. Inspired by Buddha's teachings, the movie follows the boy's journey of self-discovery and quest for education. 'Kastoori' has been praised by filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Nagraj Popatrao Manjule for its powerful storytelling and emotional impact. The film has also received recognition at international film festivals.