OTT Releases January 2026: Complete Guide to Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, and More

From blockbuster movie premieres to original series, here's everything streaming this month across all major OTT platforms in India.

January 2026 brings a packed calendar of OTT releases across platforms. From theatrical hits making their digital debut to much-awaited original series, here's your complete guide to what's streaming this month.

Netflix India

Original Series

1. The Hunt - Season 1 Release: January 10

• Genre: Crime thriller
• Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat
• Episodes: 8
• Synopsis: A CBI officer hunts a serial killer across Indian metros while battling her own demons
• Language: Hindi

2. Kohli: Beyond the Boundaries Release: January 18

• Genre: Documentary series
• Episodes: 4
• Synopsis: Intimate look at Virat Kohli's journey, struggles, and triumphs
• Exclusive interviews and never-seen-before footage

3. Made in Heaven - Season 3 Release: January 24

• Genre: Drama
• Cast: Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh
• Episodes: 9
• Synopsis: Tara and Karan navigate new challenges in Delhi's wedding planning world

Movies

Amazon Prime Video

Original Series

1. Citadel: Honey Bunny Release: January 3

• Genre: Spy action
• Cast: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu
• Episodes: 6
• Synopsis: Indian chapter of the global Citadel franchise set in the 90s

2. Bandish Bandits - Season 3 Release: January 20

• Genre: Musical drama
• Cast: Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry
• Episodes: 8
• Synopsis: Radhe and Tamanna face new challenges in their musical journey

3. Farzi - Season 2 Release: January 28

• Genre: Crime thriller
• Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon
• Episodes: 8
• Synopsis: Sunny returns with a bigger scheme while Michael pursues him

Movies

Disney+ Hotstar

Original Series

1. Criminal Justice - Season 4 Release: January 15

• Genre: Legal thriller
• Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, new ensemble
• Episodes: 8
• Synopsis: Madhav Mishra takes on his most complex case yet

2. The Night Manager - Season 2 Release: January 25

• Genre: Spy thriller
• Cast: Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sobhita Dhulipala
• Episodes: 7
• Synopsis: The cat-and-mouse game continues with higher stakes

Sports

Movies

JioCinema

Original Series

1. Big Boss OTT - Season 4 Release: January 5

• Host: Salman Khan
• 24/7 live streaming
• Exclusive unseen content

2. Playground - Season 3 Release: January 18

• Genre: Reality/Gaming
• New format with celebrity gamers

Free Movies

SonyLIV

Original Series

1. Scam 2026: The Harshad Mehta Story Release: January 22

• Genre: Financial thriller
• Cast: New cast playing next-gen characters
• Synopsis: A new market manipulation unfolds in modern India

2. Gullak - Season 5 Release: January 30

• Genre: Family drama
• Cast: Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni
• Synopsis: The Mishra family navigates new life stages

Live Sports

• India vs England Test Series (Feb preview)
• WWE Raw & SmackDown
• UFC Events

ZEE5

Original Series

1. Duranga - Season 3 Release: January 12

• Genre: Psychological thriller
• Cast: Gulshan Devaiah, Drashti Dhami
• Episodes: 9

2. Rangbaaz - Season 4 Release: January 26

• Genre: Crime drama
• New story, new cast
• Set in Bihar

Movies

MX Player

Free Content

Original Series:

• Aashram Season 5 (Jan 20) - Bobby Deol returns
• Campus Diaries Season 3 (Jan 15)

Must-Watch Picks of the Month

Critics' Recommendations

1. Made in Heaven S3 (Netflix) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Why: Zoya Akhtar's masterpiece returns
• For: Drama lovers

2. Citadel: Honey Bunny (Prime) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Why: High-budget spy action with star cast
• For: Action enthusiasts

3. Pushpa 2 (Prime) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Why: 2024's biggest blockbuster
• For: Mass entertainer fans

4. Criminal Justice S4 (Hotstar) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Why: Pankaj Tripathi's brilliant act
• For: Thriller lovers

5. Farzi S2 (Prime) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Why: Fan-favorite returns with bigger stakes
• For: Shahid Kapoor fans

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Release Calendar Summary

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