Netflix India 2026 Hindi Slate: Sunny Deol & Akshaye Khanna Reunite in Ikka After 30 Years; Kapil Sharma, Taapsee Pannu, and Ravi Kishan Lead Lineup

Netflix India has officially unveiled its powerhouse lineup for 2026, signaling a massive year for Hindi content. The slate is a strategic mix of high-concept original films and the return of some of India’s most beloved streaming franchises. From the expansion of the Lust Stories anthology to gritty sports crime thrillers and the fifth season of the Kapil Sharma phenomenon, 2026 is set to be Netflix's most ambitious year in the Indian market.

The 2026 movie slate is headlined by the highly anticipated social thriller Ikka, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. Serving as the centerpiece of the lineup, the film marks a historic cinematic reunion by bringing Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna together on screen for the first time in nearly three decades since their 1997 collaboration in Border. In this official remake of the blockbuster Kaththi, Deol is expected to portray a challenging double role, while Khanna is slated for a sophisticated, high-stakes character designed to mirror their legendary screen chemistry.

Adding to the high-octane lineup is Gandhari, an action-thriller written and produced by Kanika Dhillon under her banner Kathha Pictures. Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film stars Taapsee Pannu alongside Ishwak Singh and is described as a revenge saga with a soul, featuring Pannu as a mother on a mission in a fiercely protective and physically demanding role. For viewers seeking psychological depth and social commentary, the slate also includes Lust Stories 3, the latest installment of the fan-favorite anthology exploring urban relationship dynamics through four distinct lenses, and Accused, a gritty legal thriller that delves into the dark side of the Indian judicial system by following a high-profile criminal case that is not what it seems.

Upcoming Netflix India Series (2026)

On the series front, Netflix is doubling down on its most successful intellectual properties (IPs), ensuring a massive returning viewer base for 2026. A major highlight is The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show (Season 5), where Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover continue their record-breaking run; the show remains the platform's premier non-fiction asset, consistently securing spots in the Global Top 10. Fan-favorite Ravi Kishan also returns as VD Tyagi in Maamla Legal Hai (Season 2), which explores even more absurd legal cases within the quirky confines of the Patparganj District Court. Digital sensation Bhuvan Bam is set to expand the BB Ki Vines universe with Dhindora (Season 2), featuring significantly higher production values, while Rohit Saraf and Prajakta Koli return for Mismatched (Season 4) to navigate the complexities of adult life and careers post-college. Adding a gritty, historical edge to the slate is Operation Safed Sagar, a big-budget military drama chronicling the Indian Air Force's (IAF) pivotal role in the Kargil War, complete with authentic aerial combat sequences.