OTT Release this week Jan 5 to Jan 11: Akhanda 2, De De Pyaar De 2, Splitsvilla 16, and More
The first full week of January 2026 brings a robust lineup of digital premieres across India’s leading streaming platforms, including Netflix, JioHotstar, Zee5, and SonyLIV. This week’s schedule is highlighted by the digital arrival of major theatrical sequels such as the Telugu action-drama Akhanda 2: Thaandavam and the Hindi romantic-comedy De De Pyaar De 2.
OTT Releases This Week
Jigris
SunNXT
Jigris is a Telugu road-trip comedy-drama that follows four childhood friends—Karthik, Praveen, Vinay, and Prashanth—who reunite for a spontaneous journey to Goa in a beat-up Maruti 800 to fulfill the dying wish of Prashanth, who is battling terminal cancer. What begins as a chaotic and hilarious adventure, complicated by the loss of their phones and money, transitions into a deeply emotional narrative during the final act as the weight of Prashanth's illness and the strength of their brotherhood take center stage.
Naanu Matthu Gunda 2
Zee5
Naanu Matthu Gunda 2 follows Gunda’s unwavering loyalty as he guards his late master Shankara’s grave before eventually passing away. The story shifts to Shankara's son, who initially resents the dog but later embarks on a spiritual quest to find Gunda's reincarnation. The film explores themes of eternal love and the bond between humans and animals across lifetimes.
Heer Express
Jio Hotstar
Heer Express is a heartwarming Bollywood family drama that follows Heer Walia (Divita Juneja), a spirited young woman from Punjab who runs a dhaba started by her late mother. Encouraged by her doting uncles to pursue her passion for cooking, she moves to London to manage an Indian restaurant, only to discover deep-seated family secrets involving its owner, TJ (Ashutosh Rana). As she navigates personal and cultural challenges in a new country, Heer must balance her own dreams with complex family legacies in this tale of resilience and familial bonds.
Radheyaa
SunNXT
Radheyaa is a Kannada psychological thriller starring Krishna Ajai Rao as a serial killer who surrenders after committing 36 murders, including those of his wife and unborn child. The plot follows a crime reporter (Dhanya Balakrishna) as she interviews him in prison to uncover his motives. The story explores his traumatic childhood and the psychological factors that turned him into a cold-blooded killer, ultimately questioning the possibility of redemption for such extreme crimes.
Mask
Zee5
In the dark comedy heist thriller Mask, Velu (Kavin), a morally ambiguous private detective driven by greed, is blackmailed by Bhumi (Andrea Jeremiah), a powerful woman running a criminal enterprise behind an NGO front. When a mysterious gang in Radha Ravi masks steals ₹440 crore of election black money from her, Bhumi forces Velu to track them down within seven days. As Velu investigates, he uncovers hidden connections and double-crosses, leading to an explosive high-stakes battle between various bad people fighting for survival and the massive fortune.
Ronny
Zee5
Ronny: The Ruler centers on Raghava, an aspiring actor whose dreams of stardom are shattered after he accidentally kills the son of a powerful underworld don. Following a five-year prison sentence, he emerges with the new, feared identity of Ronny, a mass rowdy who uses his influence to dismantle corrupt systems. Despite his transition into the violent underworld, Raghava internally remains an artist, struggling with a duality between his "bloodstained" reality and his original goal of finding redemption through artistic expression. The film follows his attempts to navigate intense gang rivalries and complicated love interests while trying to reclaim his life as an actor.
Yellow
Yellow is an adventure drama starring Poornima Ravi as Aadhirai, a young woman feeling suffocated by a monotonous bank job and family burdens. Following her father's advice to live in the moment, she embarks on a transformative solo road trip through Kerala. During her journey, she meets a fellow traveler (Vaibhav Murugesan) and learns to break free from her mechanical routine, ultimately finding emotional healing and a renewed sense of self-identity.
Udaala
Udaala is a Kannada action-drama that follows Pakkya (Pruthvi Shamanur), a street-smart auto driver in Bijapur who enrolls in college to win the heart of Pinky (Hrithika Srinivas), a girl with a dangerous obsession with firearms. Their lighthearted romance takes a dark turn when a reckless prank involving a homemade gun entangles them with a local crime lord, forcing the duo into a chaotic chase through the streets of North Karnataka. Directed by Amol Patil, the film is noted for its authentic use of the Bijapur dialect and its blend of campus comedy with gritty crime elements.
Salliyargal
OTTPlus
Salliyargal is a gritty war drama directed by T. Kittu that focuses on the unsung medical wing during the Sri Lankan Civil War. The story centers on a dedicated team of doctors, led by Sathyadevi, who operate in high-risk underground bunker hospitals to treat the wounded. Highlighting the humanitarian side of the conflict, the narrative follows these medical professionals as they uphold their ethics by treating both comrades and enemy soldiers while facing constant bombardment and moral dilemmas.
Mahasenha
SimplySouth
Mahasenha is a Tamil mythological thriller about a tribal man (Vemal) in the Kurangani hills whose life and community are threatened by a corrupt forest officer's plot to steal their sacred Yaali idol, with his beloved elephant, Sena, becoming entangled in the conflict and serving as the village's protector.
Angammal
SunNXT
Set in a remote 1990s Tamil Nadu village, Angammal follows a fiercely independent widow who has spent her life traditionally wearing a sari without a blouse. The quiet stability of her life is shattered when her son, a doctor, returns from the city and demands she "civilize" herself by wearing a blouse to impress his affluent prospective in-laws. What starts as a simple dispute over clothing evolves into a profound battle for bodily autonomy and personal identity, as Angammal refuses to sacrifice her comfort for modern societal standards. Adapted from Perumal Murugan's short story Kodithuni, the film explores the widening generational gap and the cost of maintaining one's freedom in a conforming world.
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
Netflix
In the legendary Aghori warrior Akhanda (Nandamuri Balakrishna) returns to fulfill his promise of protecting Janani (Harshaali Malhotra), the daughter of his twin Murali Krishna. Now an 18-year-old scientist with the DRDO, Janani becomes a target after developing a vaccine to counter a deadly bio-weapon unleashed by a vengeful Chinese general and a corrupt Indian politician during the Maha Kumbh Mela. To save the nation from this biological and spiritual assault, Akhanda must navigate from the Himalayas to the Ganges, battling both human adversaries and mystical foes like the dark tantric Netra (Aadhi Pinisetty). The film concludes with Akhanda defeating the masterminds at the border, restoring national faith through a high-voltage blend of action and divine justice
De De Pyaar De 2
Netflix
De De Pyaar De 2 flips the script of the original as Ashish (Ajay Devgn) travels to Chandigarh to win over Ayesha’s (Rakul Preet Singh) family. The plot centers on the comedic clash between Ashish and Ayesha’s father, Rakesh (R. Madhavan), who struggles to accept a son-in-law his own age despite his "progressive" values. The sequel explores themes of ageism and family hypocrisy as the couple fights to prove their relationship is based on maturity rather than a mid-life crisis.
Jato Kando Kolkatatei
Zee5
Joto Kando Kolkatatei is a mystery-drama directed by Anik Dutta that pays tribute to Satyajit Ray’s Feluda universe. The story follows Saba, a woman from Dhaka, who arrives in Kolkata to trace her ancestral roots using an old photograph. She enlists the help of Toposmitro (Topshe), a private investigator and Feluda enthusiast played by Abir Chatterjee. Together, they navigate a trail of riddles across Kolkata and North Bengal, uncovering long-buried family secrets and historical mysteries in a journey steeped in nostalgia and classic detective tropes.
ETVWin
Series:Constable Kanakam - season 2
Language: Telugu
No Of Episodes:NA
young officer Kanakam (Varsha Bollamma) deepens her investigation into the eerie disappearances of women in the village of Repalle. This season centers on the search for her missing friend, Chandrika, leading Kanakam into the treacherous, fog-shrouded Adavigutta forest. As she navigates professional backlash and personal danger, she uncovers a vast conspiracy involving local politics and dangerous hidden predators. Supported by the sincere Head Constable (Rajeev Kanakala), Kanakam must confront the perpetrator’s true nature to finally bring justice to the victims.
SonyLiv
Series:Freedom at Midnight season 2
Language:Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
No Of Episodes:8
Season 2 of Freedom at Midnight,shifts its focus to the visceral aftermath of India's 1947 independence and the Partition. The narrative explores the massive refugee crisis and the "impossible decisions" faced by leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Patel as they navigate diplomatic crises, communal unrest, and the arduous task of integrating over 500 princely states into a fractured republic. This season moves beyond political corridors to highlight the profound human cost of nation-building, concluding with the final months of Mahatma Gandhi's life.
Zee5
Series:Honeymoon Se Hatya
Language:Hindi
No Of Episodes:5
Honeymoon Se Hatya is a chilling five-part true-crime docudrama that uncovers real-life cases of marital betrayal where wives murdered their husbands.The series uses dramatic re-enactments and expert interviews to explore the psychological motives and hidden fractures behind these crimes. A central focus is the infamous Blue Drum murder from Meerut, where a woman and her lover dismembered her husband and hid the remains in a cement-filled drum. Through its investigative lens, the show examines the dark transition from newlywed bliss to fatal control, challenging idealized perceptions of marriage.
Zee5
Series:Ekam Season 1
Language:Kannada
No Of Episodes:7
The first season of the Kannada web series Ekam is a seven-episode anthology rooted in the coastal Karavali region of Karnataka. Each episode explores distinct, timeless stories of local people, weaving together universal human experiences like identity crises, euphoria, and liberation against a backdrop of regional traditions such as bhootaaradhane. Produced by Paramvah Studios and featuring an ensemble cast including Prakash Raj and Raj B. Shetty, the series uses the diverse landscapes and dialects of coastal India to tell stories that are deeply local yet globally resonant.
Hotstar
Series:Splitsvilla Season 16
Language:Hindi
No Of Episodes:NA
This season introduces a brutal financial twist where contestants must constantly choose between building genuine romantic connections and opting for massive cash rewards or strategic advantages.Set against a luxurious casino-themed backdrop at the Chariot Beach Resort in Mahabalipuram, the villa’s drama is further intensified by Mischief Makers Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed, who are tasked with disrupting alliances and testing the loyalties of a diverse group of contestants, including familiar faces like Roadies fame Niharika Tiwari and Kushal Tanwar.
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