Kritika Kamra is looking forward to returning as Gulrukh in the second season of ‘Matka King’. The actor, who plays a wealthy South Bombay woman drawn into the gambling underworld through her association with Brij Bhatti, played by Vijay Varma, has hinted at a more assertive trajectory for her character in the upcoming season. In an interview with Mid-Day, Kritika spoke about her fascination with complex female characters and how Gulrukh’s growing ambition and self-awareness will give her a stronger voice in ‘Matka King 2’.

Kritika Kamra on why she is drawn to complex female characters

Kritika Kamra said she has always gravitated towards women who are layered, contradictory and difficult to categorise. She found those qualities in Gulrukh, whose vulnerability and ambition coexist with intelligence and strength.“I’ve always been drawn to women who have contradictions and don’t fit neatly into a box. That’s something I recognise in Gulrukh as well. She has vulnerability, ambition, intelligence, and strength. That complexity makes her so compelling to me,” the actor told Mid-Day.

‘Matka King 2’: Kritika Kamra says Gulrukh will have more agency

In Nagraj Manjule’s series, Gulrukh begins as a well-off woman from South Bombay whose encounter with Brij Bhatti draws her into the high-stakes world of matka gambling. As she becomes increasingly involved in the power dynamics surrounding Brij, her journey also becomes one of self-discovery.Kritika suggested that the next season will give Gulrukh greater control over her decisions, allowing her to move beyond reacting to the people and circumstances around her.“The second season will give Gulrukh more agency and a greater understanding of what she wants. She isn’t just reacting to the world anymore; she is beginning to shape it in her own way,” she said.The development could mark a significant shift for Gulrukh as she navigates a world driven by ambition, influence and power. While the makers have not revealed the full plot of the upcoming season, Kritika’s comments indicate that her character’s growing independence will be an important part of the story.

Vijay Varma returns as Brij Bhatti in ‘Matka King 2’

Vijay Varma will reprise his role as Brij Bhatti in the second season. The first season followed Brij’s rise through Bombay’s matka gambling network in the 1950s, tracing his growing influence in a world shaped by risk, money and power. Vijay’s portrayal of Brij anchored the series, with the actor adopting a period-appropriate look and changing his physique for the role. His return will keep the character at the centre of the continuing story, even as Gulrukh’s journey takes a more assertive turn. Plot details for ‘Matka King 2’ remain under wraps. However, the title of the first episode, ‘Ek Aur Baazi’, hints at another round of high-stakes moves in the world of gambling.

What to expect from ‘Matka King 2’

With Kritika Kamra teasing a more empowered Gulrukh and Vijay Varma returning as Brij Bhatti, the second season is poised to continue exploring the personal ambitions and power struggles that shaped the first instalment. While the makers are yet to reveal a release date or further story details, Gulrukh’s evolving agency could become a key part of the next chapter.