Vijay Varma is having a landmark year. Following the massive success of his Prime Video series Matka King, the actor has one of the most exciting slates of any Bollywood actor right now.
His next major release is the Netflix corporate drama Family Business, expected in 2026, in which he stars opposite Anil Kapoor.
Here is everything you need to know about Vijay Varma’s upcoming movies, OTT projects, release dates, and more.
What Is Vijay Varma’s Next Movie?
Vijay Varma’s next major project is the Netflix series Family Business.
The corporate drama is expected to release on Netflix in 2026 and features a face-off between Varma and veteran actor Anil Kapoor.
The series is directed by Hansal Mehta and produced under Netflix’s 2026 slate announcement.
Key Details:
- Project: Family Business (Netflix Series)
- Co-Stars: Anil Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty, Neha Dhupia, Akash Khurana, Anant Nag, Kanwaljit Singh, Dhruv Sehgal, Nandish Sandhu, Tina Desai, Rohan Mehra, Raima Sen
- Director: Hansal Mehta
- Release: Expected 2026 on Netflix
- Status: Filming completed
Vijay Varma Upcoming Movies — Quick Overview
| Upcoming Project | Role | Cast | Director | Platform | Release Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Business | Sid Mehta (ambitious successor) | Anil Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Rhea Chakraborty | Hansal Mehta | Netflix | 2026 (expected) | Filming completed |
| Antony | Antagonist | Sunny Deol, Vijay Varma | Balaji Ganesh | Theatrical | Not announced | Filming (wraps Sep 2026) |
| Matka King 2 | Brij Bhatti | Vijay Varma | Nagraj Manjule | Prime Video | 2027 (expected) | Writing stage |
| Untitled Tamil Film | Cast member | Prabhu, Shivathmika Rajasekhar, Vijay Varma | Franklin Jacob | Theatrical | Not announced | Filming commenced Aug 2026 |
| #Suriya43 | Antagonist (reported) | Suriya, Dulquer, Nazriya, Vijay Varma | Sudha Kongara | Theatrical | Not announced | Reported |
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All Confirmed Vijay Varma Upcoming Movies & Projects
Family Business (Netflix Series)
Status: CONFIRMED — Filming completed; awaiting release
Vijay Varma stars alongside Anil Kapoor in this highly anticipated Netflix corporate drama directed by Hansal Mehta.
According to a Filmfare exclusive, Varma has completed shooting for Family Business and has started shooting for another unannounced project.
The series follows a visionary billionaire (Anil Kapoor) who grooms a rising tycoon (Vijay Varma) to take over India’s largest conglomerate as his successor.
Months into the top job, he is unceremoniously fired where the mentor takes back the throne.
Refusing to accept his downfall, the ousted successor strikes back, turning a corporate succession battle into a no-holds-barred war.
Varma plays the ambitious successor in a high-stakes face-off with Kapoor that a source described as “exhilarating to witness”.
The project was announced during Netflix’s slate announcement event for 2026.
The ensemble cast includes Anil Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Rhea Chakraborty, Neha Dhupia, Akash Khurana, Anant Nag, Kanwaljit Singh, Dhruv Sehgal, Tina Desai, Rohan Mehra, and Raima Sen, among others.
Antony
Status: CONFIRMED — Currently filming; expected to wrap September 2026
Vijay Varma is playing the antagonist in this upcoming action thriller directed by Balaji Ganesh and produced by Excel Entertainment in collaboration with A.R. Murugadoss.
The film stars Sunny Deol in the lead role as a police officer trying to take down a crime group in Goa, with Varma as the antagonist.
Speaking to Variety India, Varma revealed that filming is expected to wrap by September 2026, with some scenes still left to shoot with Sunny Deol.
Varma expressed his excitement about the project and the opportunity to work with Deol, calling him “the sweetest, most gentle, humble, and very loving icon that we have”.
He also noted that returning to Excel Entertainment felt “like coming home” after their collaboration on Gully Boy.
Matka King 2 (Prime Video Series)
Status: CONFIRMED — In writing stage
Following the phenomenal success of Matka King, which emerged as Prime Video’s most-watched new scripted series in the last two years, ranking No. 1 in 17 countries and trending in the Top 10 across 37 countries during its launch week, Prime Video officially announced Season 2.
At the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026, where Varma won the Best Performance award for Matka King, he provided an update on Season 2:
“I haven’t sat with the writers or the producers yet. I don’t know at what stage the writing is in. Hopefully, this year-end or early next year, I should have a concrete plan in place.” — Vijay Varma
The series is created and written by Abhay Koranne and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule. Season 1 premiered on April 17, 2026, and is currently streaming on Prime Video.
Untitled Tamil Film with Prabhu
Status: CONFIRMED — Filming commenced August 2026
Vijay Varma has joined the cast of an untitled Tamil film starring veteran actor Prabhu.
The film is written and directed by Franklin Jacob (known for Writer, 2021) and produced by Raahul under his Romeo Pictures banner.
Cast & Crew:
- Lead Cast: Prabhu, Shivathmika Rajasekhar, Vijay Varma
- Director: Franklin Jacob
- Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Cinematography: Pratheep Kaliraja
- Editor: Prasanna GK
- Art Director: Sakthee Venkatraj
- Stunt Choreography: PC Stunts
The film commenced shooting on August 31, 2026, as announced on composer Yuvan Shankar Raja’s birthday.
#Suriya43 — Tamil Film (Reported)
Status: OUTDATED/REPORTED — No recent updates
According to earlier reports, Vijay Varma was set to make his Tamil debut with #Suriya43, playing the antagonist opposite Suriya.
The film was to be directed by Sudha Kongara and also star Dulquer and Nazriya. However, this information dates from June 2026 and no recent updates on the project or Varma’s involvement have been confirmed.
This should be treated as outdated information unless confirmed by recent announcements.
Latest Updates on Vijay Varma’s Upcoming Projects
- August 2026: Vijay Varma won the Best Performance award for Matka King at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
- August 2026: Varma confirmed Matka King 2 is in the writing stage, with a concrete plan expected by end of 2026 or early 2027.
- August 2026: Varma joined the cast of an untitled Tamil film with Prabhu; filming commenced August 31, 2026.
- August 2026: Varma revealed filming for Antony is expected to wrap by September 2026.
- June 2026: Varma completed filming for Family Business and began an unannounced project.
- May 2026: Prime Video officially announced Matka King 2 following the show’s success.
- April 17, 2026: Matka King premiered on Prime Video.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vijay Varma’s Upcoming Movies
What is Vijay Varma’s next movie?
Vijay Varma’s next project is the Netflix series Family Business, co-starring Anil Kapoor, expected to release in 2026.
What are Vijay Varma’s upcoming movies?
Vijay Varma’s confirmed upcoming projects include:
- Family Business (Netflix series, 2026 expected)
- Antony (Action thriller, filming until Sep 2026)
- Matka King 2 (Prime Video series, in writing)
- Untitled Tamil film with Prabhu (filming commenced Aug 2026)
When is Vijay Varma’s next movie releasing?
Family Business is expected to release on Netflix in 2026, though a specific date has not been announced.
When is Matka King 2 releasing?
Matka King 2 is in the writing stage, and no release date has been announced. Varma expects a concrete plan by end of 2026 or early 2027. Some sources project a 2027 release.
Is Vijay Varma in any upcoming Tamil films?
Yes. Vijay Varma has joined the cast of an untitled Tamil film starring Prabhu, directed by Franklin Jacob, which commenced filming on August 31, 2026. He has also been previously reported to star in #Suriya43, though that information is outdated.
Conclusion — Stay Updated on Vijay Varma’s Upcoming Movies
Vijay Varma is enjoying a remarkable career phase following the success of Matka King.
With multiple projects in various stages from the Netflix drama Family Business to the action thriller Antony, and the highly anticipated Matka King 2 the actor’s slate is packed through 2026 and beyond.
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