The first week of January 2025 opened close to a weekend bringing additional time to ring in the new year. Incidentally, this weekend as well as the days following it will give audiences sufficient time to enjoy all the fresh releases that have dropped at the start of the year.
Among the many new titles, here are the top five releases streaming on Indian OTTs that viewers must catch right away:
1. Gunaah Season 2 (January 3, Disney+ Hotstar)
Starring Surbhi Jyoti as Tara and Gashmeer Mahajani as Abhimanyu, the thriller series will return and have the latter assume a new persona to exact revenge on his adversaries while dealing with complicated feelings of the heart.
2. All We Imagine as Light (January 3, Disney+ Hotstar)
Directed by Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine as Light tells the heartfelt story of two Malayali nurses, Prabha and Anu. Featuring Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon, this film delves into themes of longing, regret, and healing and has also received a Golden Globe nomination.
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3. When the Stars Gossip (January 4, Netflix)
As a South Korean romantic comedy series set aboard a space station, this story features astronaut commander Eve Kim, portrayed by Lee Min Ho, and tourist Gong Ryong, played by Gong Hyo Jin, as they face unexpected challenges together, alongside their evolving relationship.
4. Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (January 3, JioCinema)
A compelling five-part drama starring Colin Firth, following Jim Swire's quest for justice after losing his daughter Flora in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. Meanwhile, the story blends emotional intensity with a gripping investigation into hidden conspiracies and unanswered questions.
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5. Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (January 1, Netflix)
This documentary follows 47-year-old tech mogul Bryan Johnson, who aspires to achieve immortality. Known for consuming over 50 pills daily and undergoing plasma infusions, Johnson's goal is to see his son grow up and maintain a youthful appearance.