If you’re planning to spend the upcoming extended weekend around January 26 indoors, there’s a plethora of fresh movies and web series landing on various OTT platforms that could make for a perfect home-viewing experience. Here’s a roundup of the latest releases you can enjoy during your home staycation.
New OTT Releases for the January 26 Weekend
- Animal – Netflix
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s much-debated film “Animal” has finally arrived on Netflix, coinciding with the Republic Day 2024 holiday weekend. This film, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, had stirred up some controversy last year. There was talk about an extended cut of the film, particularly regarding a scene involving Bobby Deol and Ranbir Kapoor that was initially left out. Whether this extended version, also starring Triptii Dimri and Bobby Deol, will be released remains uncertain.
Release Date: January 26
- Sam Bahadur – Zee5
In a similar vein to their box office tussle, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal’s films are now set for an OTT showdown. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, “Sam Bahadur” features Vicky Kaushal alongside Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. The film is a biographical account of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s life and career.
Release Date: January 26
- Griselda – Netflix
For fans of “Narcos,” “Griselda” is a must-watch. The series delves into the life of Griselda Blanco, known as the Godmother of Cocaine, whose notoriety in the drug world was so immense that even Pablo Escobar reportedly feared her. Sofia Vergara portrays the lead role in this gripping series.
Release Date: January 25
- Karmma Calling – Disney+Hotstar
Raveena Tandon, after her Netflix debut in “Aranyak,” returns to the digital space with “Karmma Calling,” starring alongside Varun Sood and Namrata Sheth. Tandon plays Indrani Kothari, a former 90s icon and billionaire’s wife whose life changes dramatically with the entrance of a mysterious woman named Karma. The series is an adaptation of the 2011 American series “Revenge.”
Release Date: January 26
- Neru – Disney+Hotstar
Mohanlal’s box office hit “Neru” is now available for streaming. This Jeethu Joseph-directed courtroom drama, starring Priyamani and Anaswara Rajan, is not only the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film but also marked a significant milestone in Mohanlal’s career, being his third-highest grosser. Available in Malayalam and its dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada.
Release Date: January 23
- Shark Tank India Season 3 – SonyLiv
The third installment of the hit reality TV series “Shark Tank India” started airing on January 22. This season introduces six new Sharks, alongside the returning six, ready to invest in innovative businesses.
Release Date: January 22
- Masters Of The Air – Apple TV+
Inspired by Donald L. Miller’s 2007 book “Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany,” this series presents real stories of World War II bomber crews.
Release Date: January 26
- Expats – Amazon Prime Video
“Expats,” based on Janice YK Lee’s novel “The Expatriates” and created by Lulu Wang, narrates the lives of three American women – Margaret, Hilary, and Mercy – as they navigate their new lives in Hong Kong. A sudden tragedy intertwines their fates in unexpected ways.
Release Date: January 26