Hot OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime, Zee5 this week; check list

The second week of January 2026 delivers one of the most diverse and packed OTT line-ups of the year. From mythic action spectacles and Bollywood rom-com sequels to historical dramas, psychological thrillers, medical procedurals, horror mysteries, and true-crime documentaries, platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, Sony LIV, and ZEE5 are rolling out content designed for every kind of binge-watcher. 

Whether you are craving high-stakes espionage, emotionally complex romances, or dark investigations rooted in reality, this week’s slate promises something compelling every single day.

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HIS & HERS (January 8 – Netflix)

Adapted from Alice Feeney’s bestselling novel, this six-part psychological thriller unfolds in a dual-perspective narrative that constantly questions truth and memory. A disgraced journalist re-enters her hometown to investigate a brutal murder, only to find her ex-husband leading the police inquiry. As secrets surface and timelines blur, the series explores obsession, deception, and the dangerous gap between perception and reality, building tension through intimate character study rather than spectacle.

Weapons (January 8 – JioHotstar)

This ambitious horror mystery unravels the disappearance of seventeen children from a small town, employing a fragmented, multi-perspective narrative. As suspicion spreads and supernatural elements emerge, the film explores generational trauma and collective guilt. Dark, unsettling, and structurally daring, Weapons builds toward a haunting finale that lingers long after the credits roll.

De De Pyaar De 2 (January 9 – Netflix)

The unconventional romance between Ashish and Ayesha resumes with higher emotional and comedic stakes. This time, the couple travels to Chandigarh to convince Ayesha’s parents of their relationship. The situation spirals when Ashish’s father reveals glaring contradictions between his progressive ideals and personal prejudices. Packed with sharp humour, awkward confrontations, and emotional reckonings, the sequel explores generational hypocrisy, social ego, and the endurance of love when tested by family expectations.

Akhanda 2: Thaandavam (January 9 – Netflix)

Nandamuri Balakrishna returns as the fierce and divine Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Aghora in this high-octane sequel that amplifies the mythological and political scope of the first film. Emerging from a period of intense penance, Akhanda is once again called upon to defend Sanatana Dharma when a sinister biological weapons plot threatens India. At the centre of the crisis is Janani, a teenage scientific prodigy who develops a vaccine to protect the Ganga river from contamination planned during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Facing corrupt politicians, foreign military forces, and occult enemies, Akhanda transforms into a one-man shield, unleashing supernatural power in a spectacle-driven action drama steeped in faith and nationalism.

Balti (January 9 – Prime Video)

Director Unni Sivalingam’s gritty action thriller dives into the volatile intersection of sport, crime, and loyalty on the Tamil Nadu–Kerala border. The story follows kabaddi player Udhayan and his close-knit friends, whose simple lives revolve around teamwork and discipline. Their bond fractures when greed and ambition draw them into the violent world of local moneylenders. As betrayals mount and street warfare replaces sportsmanship, the men must weaponise their physical prowess to survive. Balti is as much about masculinity and brotherhood as it is about the brutal consequences of moral compromise.

Freedom at Midnight Season 2 (January 9 – Sony LIV)

Season two of this acclaimed historical series shifts focus to the chaotic aftermath of Independence in 1947. As India grapples with Partition, violent displacement, and the integration of princely states, leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel face impossible moral choices. The show balances political strategy with intimate human suffering, highlighting how the cost of nation-building was borne not just by leaders but by millions of ordinary citizens struggling to redefine identity and belonging.

Honeymoon Se Hatya: Why Women Kill (January 9 – ZEE5)

This chilling true-crime documentary examines real-life cases where seemingly perfect marriages descended into shocking acts of violence. Using forensic analysis, expert commentary, and recreations, the series explores how emotional abuse, control, and hidden trauma can turn intimacy into a crime scene. By focusing on psychological warning signs, it offers a disturbing yet necessary look at the darker undercurrents of domestic relationships.

Mask (January 9 – ZEE5)

Blending dark comedy with political intrigue, Mask follows a morally flexible private investigator drawn into a labyrinth of corruption after a massive election fund heist. As bodies pile up and alliances shift, the film peels back layers of deceit to show how power, charity, and crime often coexist behind respectable façades. Stylish and cynical, Mask thrives on its grey characters and unpredictable turns.

People We Meet on Vacation (January 9 – Netflix)

Based on Emily Henry’s beloved novel, this slow-burn romance traces a decade-long friendship built on annual vacations. When emotional distance threatens their bond, one final trip forces the protagonists to confront unresolved feelings and long-avoided truths. Tender, introspective, and deeply relatable, the film examines how timing, fear, and honesty shape modern relationships.

The Pitt Season 2 (January 9 – JioHotstar)

Set in real time over a single holiday weekend, season two returns to the relentless chaos of a trauma centre under siege. With cyberattacks, staffing shortages, and personal demons colliding, the series examines the human cost of modern healthcare. It is an emotionally exhausting yet deeply empathetic portrait of doctors pushed to their limits.

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The Night Manager Season 2 (January 11 – Prime Video)

Eight years after the explosive first season, Jonathan Pine is pulled back into the shadowy world of espionage. Tasked with infiltrating a powerful arms dealer linked to political corruption, Pine must once again navigate moral ambiguity and personal guilt. Set against the dangerous beauty of South America, the new season expands the franchise’s scale while retaining its psychological intensity.