OTT Releases This Week January 19 to 25: New Movies and Series on Netflix, JioHotstar, Zee5, and More
This week’s OTT lineup features a diverse selection of content across major streaming platforms. The schedule includes highly anticipated action thrillers like Mark and 45, romantic dramas such as Sandhya Nama Upasate and Tere Ishk Mein, and investigative series like SpaceGen: Chandrayaan. From psychological horror to biographical crime documentaries, here is the full list of new movies and shows releasing between January 19 and January 25, 2026.
OTT Releases This Week
Jan 19, 2026
Him
Horror,Drama
JioHotstar
Language:Hindi,English
Running Time: 1h 36m
IMDB Rating: 5.0/10
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Him is a psychological horror film following Cameron Cam Cade, a top football prospect invited to train at the isolated desert estate of legendary quarterback Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). What begins as a quest for greatness devolves into a nightmare as Cam discovers that Isaiah’s success is fueled by a sinister blood ritual and a demonic lineage of athletes. Facing brutal psychological and physical tests, Cam must decide whether to embrace a dark contract for fame or violently break free from the Greatest of All Time legacy.
Jan 21, 2026
Kidnapped : Elizabeth Smart
Biographical Crime Drama
Netflix
Language:Hindi,English
Running Time: 1h 31m
IMDB Rating:TBA
Direct OTT Release
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart revisits the high-profile 2002 abduction of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart from her Salt Lake City home. Directed by Benedict Sanderson, the film centers on Smart's own voice as she recounts the nine months she spent in captivity under religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell and his accomplice, Wanda Barzee. Through exclusive interviews with family members like her sister Mary Katherine—the sole witness to the crime—and investigators, the documentary combines never-before-seen archival footage to explore the psychological manipulation of her captors and the media's role in shaping the case's narrative. Ultimately, the feature focuses on Smart's path to survival and her evolution into a prominent advocate, aiming to offer a message of healing and happy endings for fellow survivors.
Jan 22, 2026
Shambhala
Horror,Thriller
Aha Video
Language:Telugu
Running Time:2h 24m
IMDB Rating:8.1/10
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Shambhala follows Vikram, a skeptical geoscientist sent to a remote village to investigate a meteor crash that locals believe has unleashed an ancient evil. As the village is gripped by mysterious deaths and possession, Vikram’s scientific rationalism is challenged by mythological forces tracing back thousands of years. To stop the carnage, he must uncover the link between the meteor, a battle involving Lord Mahadeva, and the village's hidden spiritual history.
Jan 22, 2026
Sandhya Nama Upasate
Romantic Drama
ETVWin
Language:Telugu
Running Time:TBA
IMDB Rating:TBA
Direct OTT Release
Sandhya Nama Upasate is a Telugu romantic drama that explores the budding relationship between a young man and a woman named Sandhya, set against the unique and quiet backdrop of the COVID-19 lockdown in Hyderabad.Starring Vamsi and Kristen Ravali in the lead roles, the film focuses on the intimate, poetic journey of two people finding connection while the world around them has come to a standstill.Directed by Promo Bhaskar, the movie captures the emotional nuances of a love in isolation, portraying a deep, worship-like devotion that the title—which translates to Worshipping the one named Sandhya
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Jan 22, 2026
From The Ashes : The Pit
Teen Drama
Netflix
Language:Hindi,English,Arabic
Running Time:1h 30m
IMDB Rating: 5.1/10
Direct OTT Release
In the survival thriller From the Ashes: The Pit on Netflix, the survivors of a school fire must confront a new tragedy when a ground collapse traps three students in a flooding underground pit. As the water rises, the girls are forced to resolve fractured loyalties and buried secrets from their past to survive the life-threatening ordeal.
Jan 23, 2026
Sirai
Crime Drama
Zee5
Language:Tamil
Running Time: 2h 4m
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
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Sirai is a Tamil crime drama about a police constable, Kathiravan (Vikram Prabhu), escorting a Muslim man, Abdul Rauf (Akshay Kumar), accused of murder from prison, during which he uncovers systemic flaws, religious bigotry, and the harsh realities of undertrials, revealing that Abdul's case is deeply rooted in communal prejudice and delayed justice, forcing Kathiravan to question his own biases and duty.
Jan 23, 2026
Tere Ishk Mein
Action, Romance
Netflix
Language:Hindi,Tamil
Running Time: 2h 47m
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
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Tere Ishk Mein follows Shankar (Dhanush), a volatile student leader in Benaras who becomes the research subject for Mukti (Kriti Sanon), a psychology student testing whether love can reform violent behavior. While Mukti views the relationship as a clinical experiment, Shankar develops a deep, obsessive love. After Mukti rejects him to move abroad, a heartbroken Shankar channels his aggression into a career as an Air Force pilot. Years later, the two reunite in Leh during a military crisis, where they must confront their toxic past and the tragic consequences of their experiment amidst an escalating geopolitical conflict.
Jan 23, 2026
Cheekatilo
Thriller, Crime
PrimeVideo
Language:Telugu,Tamil,Hindi
Running Time:TBA
IMDB Rating:TBA
Direct OTT release
In the thriller Cheekatilo, Sobhita Dhulipala plays a podcaster who investigates her intern's mysterious death, leading her to uncover a serial killer active in Hyderabad for twenty years
Jan 23, 2026
Mark
Action,Thriller
JioHotstar
Language:Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi
Running Time: 2h 24m
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
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Mark is an action-investigative thriller starring Kichcha Sudeep as Ajay Markandaya, a suspended but fearless police officer. The plot follows Mark as he races against a 24-hour deadline to dismantle a powerful drug cartel and child trafficking racket responsible for abducting 20 children. Directed by Vijay Kartikeyaa, the film focuses on Mark’s high-stakes battle against systemic corruption and ruthless crime lords to rescue the victims and redeem his reputation.
Jan 23, 2026
45
Action, Adventure
Zee5
Language:Kannada
Running Time:2h 30m
IMDB Rating:7.2/10
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45 is a fantasy action thriller starring Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty. The story follows a man (Shetty) who is targeted for revenge by a mysterious figure (Upendra) after an accidental death, with a deadline of 45 days. Drawing heavily from the Garuda Purana, the film explores the metaphysical journey of the soul and the concept of karma, featuring a spiritual protector (Shivarajkumar) who guides the protagonist through a series of surreal and life-threatening trials.
Jan 23, 2026
The Big Fake
Crime Drama
Netflix
Language:Hindi,Italian,English
Running Time: 1h 50m
IMDB Rating:TBA
Direct OTT release
Inspired by true events and set in 1970s Rome, The Big Fake follows Toni Chichiarelli, an aspiring painter whose quest for success leads him into a dangerous life of master forgery. Recruited by criminal gangs operating in the city's gritty underbelly, Toni uses his extraordinary talent to create counterfeits that blur the line between art and fraud. As his influence grows, he becomes entangled in a high-stakes web of deception that eventually stretches beyond the art world to touch the heart of Italy's political secrets and hidden history.
Jan 24, 2026
Gustaakh Ishq
Romance Drama
JioHotstar
Language:Hindi
Running Time: 2h 8m
IMDB Rating:8.3/10
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Set in 1998, Gustaakh Ishq follows Nawabuddin (Vijay Varma), a struggling publisher in Old Delhi who embarks on a mission to save his late father's failing Urdu printing press. He travels to Punjab to track down the reclusive poet Aziz Beg (Naseeruddin Shah), hoping to convince him to publish his legendary, unreleased works. To earn Aziz's trust, Nawabuddin poses as a disciple to learn shayari, but complications arise as he falls in love with the poet's daughter, Mannat (Fatima Sana Shaikh). The film ultimately explores his moral dilemma as he must choose between his professional ambitions and the genuine bonds of love and loyalty he has formed.
Jan 22, 2026
Romance,Drama
Netflix
Series:Finding Her Edge
Language:Hindi, Tamil, English
No Of Episodes:6
Finding Her Edge is a romantic sports drama that follows 17-year-old Adriana Russo as she navigates the high-pressure world of elite figure skating while her family’s legendary rink faces financial ruin. To save her legacy, Adriana enters a "fake dating" arrangement with her ambitious skating partner, Brayden, to secure sponsorships. However, her professional and personal lives collide when her first love and former partner, Freddie, returns to the competitive circuit, forcing her to choose between the future she is building and the feelings she left behind.
Jan 22, 2026
Crime,Action
Netflix
Series:Free Bert - season 1
Language:Hindi, Tamil, Telugu,English
No Of Episodes:6
Season 1 of Free Bert, follows comedian Bert Kreischer as he attempts to reform his wild man persona after being fired from his stunt show. To help his daughters fit into an elite Beverly Hills private school, Bert tries to trade his shirtless party lifestyle for the role of a responsible parent. However, after his family is ostracized by snobbish elites, Bert eventually embraces his unfiltered self to protect his children and challenge the school's social hierarchy.
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Jan 23, 2026
Science,Ficiton
JioHotstar
Series:SpaceGen : Chandrayaan
Language:Hindi, Tamil, Telugu,Kannada,Malayalam
No Of Episodes:NA
Space Gen: Chandrayaan is directed by Anant Singh and starring Nakuul Mehta and Shriya Saran, the series follows the emotional and professional resilience of ISRO scientists after the Chandrayaan-2 setback. It provides an intimate, character-driven look at the collective determination that led to the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 and India's landmark landing at the lunar south pole.
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Jan 20, 2026
Dating Show
Netflix
Series:Single's Inferno
Language:Hindi,Engish
No Of Episodes:12
In 2026, Single's Inferno with a cast recruited from everyday locations like gyms and salons to ensure a fresh, authentic dynamic. The season heightens the contrast between the grueling Inferno island and a more luxurious Paradise hotel, introducing a strict No-Escape Truth Game where contestants must answer every question honestly.
Jan 23, 2026
Action Thriller
Zee5
Series:kaalipotka
Language:Bengali
No Of Episodes:7
Set in a gritty urban landscape, Kaalipotka follows four women from marginalized backgrounds—Sreema, Rani, Rinku, and Minoti—whose lives spiral into chaos after the suspicious death of Minoti’s husband. What begins as a desperate cover-up quickly evolves into a high-stakes "cat-and-mouse" chase as they are pursued by both the police and a revenge-hungry ex-con named Rana. Blending noir aesthetics with dark humor, the series explores female solidarity and survival as the protagonists navigate a web of lies and a corrupt system to protect themselves.
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