The Indian over-the-top (OTT) landscape is buzzing with a fresh wave of content this mid-January, offering a diverse platter of films and web series across languages and genres. From patriotic war sagas to gritty crime thrillers and compelling regional dramas, viewers have an exciting lineup to binge-watch this weekend and beyond.
Leading the charge this week is the much-anticipated Hindi war drama, **"120 Bahadur,"** which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 16, 2026. Directed by Razneesh Ghai, the film stars Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, and Raashii Khanna as his wife, Shugan Kanwar. This powerful tribute chronicles the extraordinary bravery displayed during the Battle of Rezang La in the 1962 Sino-Indian War, where 120 Indian soldiers valiantly defended their post against overwhelming odds. The film, which also features Vivan Bhatena and Ankit Siwach, focuses on themes of sacrifice, unity, and military pride, making it a must-watch for fans of historical dramas and patriotic narratives.
Netflix also makes a significant entry with the Hindi crime thriller series, **"Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web,"** available for streaming since January 14, 2026. Created by Neeraj Pandey, known for his mastery of the thriller genre, the series features Emraan Hashmi as Superintendent Arjun Meena, a customs officer leading a task force against a vast international smuggling syndicate at Mumbai International Airport. Sharad Kelkar plays the notorious kingpin Bada Chaudhary, promising a tautly strung narrative filled with tension, moral dilemmas, and clever twists, typical of Pandey's signature style.
Regional content continues to draw significant attention, with several exciting Telugu releases making their digital premieres. Amazon Prime Video unveiled the Telugu social drama **"Dhandoraa"** on January 14, 2026. Directed by Muralikanth Devasoth, the film explores themes of caste, oppression, and generational conflict, revolving around a rigid landlord whose deeply ingrained beliefs are challenged by his children's unconventional love stories. Starring Sivaji, Manika Chikkala, Navdeep, and Bindu Madhavi, "Dhandoraa" offers a poignant look at societal norms and unchecked power.
Adding a dose of humor to the regional slate is the Telugu comedy-crime film **"Gurram Paapi Reddy,"** which began streaming on ZEE5 from January 16, 2026. This Murali Manohar directorial features Naresh Agastya and Faria Abdullah in lead roles. The story follows Paapi Reddy, whose financial woes push him into an absurd scheme involving a dead body and the promise of a fortune, with seasoned comedians like Yogi Babu, Brahmanandam, and Mottai Rajendran contributing to the chaotic fun.
Other notable releases include the Tamil mythological thriller **"Mahasenha,"** which premiered on Aha on January 13, 2026, and is set to arrive on Amazon Prime Video from January 23. For fans of high-octane action, Nandamuri Balakrishna's "Akhanda 2" also made its post-theatrical debut on Netflix on January 9, 2026, available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Looking ahead, the Telugu crime thriller "Cheekati lo" is slated for a January 23, 2026 release on Amazon Prime Video.
With such a diverse range of new movies and web series, Indian streaming platforms are ensuring there's something for every viewer this January.
