New OTT Releases This Week on Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, More: This week, streaming platforms bring a fresh wave of stories for every taste. From gripping war dramas and edge-of-the-seat crime thrillers to light-hearted comedies and eye-opening documentaries, viewers have plenty to choose from. Whether you want to relive history, solve a mystery, laugh out loud, or go behind the scenes of popular shows, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Aha, Lionsgate Play, and Disney+ have something new lined up for you.
- 120 Bahadur
January 16, 2026 | Amazon Prime Video | War, historical drama
Directed by Razneesh Ghai, 120 Bahadur tells the real-life story of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment during the 1962 Battle of Rezang La in Ladakh. The film focuses on courage, sacrifice and unity as the troops defend their post against heavy odds.
Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Vivan Bhatena, Dhaveer Singh, Sahib Verma, Ankit Siwach
- Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web
January 14, 2026 | Netflix | Crime thriller
Neeraj Pandey returns with a crime series set at Mumbai International Airport. Emraan Hashmi stars as a customs officer leading an operation against an international smuggling racket. The series focuses on investigation, moral choices and rising tension.
Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar
- Mastiii 4
January 16, 2026 | ZEE5 | Comedy
The popular trio reunites in the fourth part of the Mastiii franchise. The film brings back confusion, mistaken identities and adult humour, with a focus on middle-aged relationships and marriage troubles.
Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Nargis Fakhri, Elnaaz Norouzi, Shreya Sharma, Nishant Malkani, Shaad Randhawa, and Ruhi Singh.
- Kalamkaval
January 16, 2026 | SonyLIV | Crime thriller
Mammootty stars in this Malayalam crime film directed by Jithin K. Jose. What begins as a village-level investigation slowly turns into a serial killer case. The film relies on mood, slow buildup and strong performances.
Cast: Mammootty, Rajisha Vijayan, Vinayakan
- Bha Bha Ba
January 16, 2026 | ZEE5 | Comedy, political satire
The film follows a man who kidnaps a chief minister, not for money but to question power and authority. The story starts as a comedy and moves into satire on politics and public protest.
Cast: Dileep, Mohanlal, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Sandy, Saranya Ponvannan, Balu Verghese, Fahim Safar, Baiju Santhosh, CK Joseph
- The Rip
January 16, 2026 | Netflix | Crime thriller
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite as Miami police officers whose partnership is tested after they find a large sum of money during a drug raid. Directed by Joe Carnahan, the film focuses on trust, greed and consequences.
Cast: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
- Mahasenha (Volume 1)
January13, 2026 | Aha Tamil (Prime Video from January 23) | Fantasy thriller
Set in the hills of Kurangani, Mahasenha blends folklore, tribal beliefs and mystery. The film is planned as the first part of a larger series focusing on spirituality, action and environmental themes.
Cast: Vemal, Srushti Dange, Yogi Babu, John Vijay, and Kabir Duhan Singh
- Pole to Pole With Will Smith
January 13, 2026 | Disney+ / National Geographic | Documentary series
The series follows Will Smith on a journey from the South Pole to the North Pole over 100 days. The show explores climate change, science, culture and human survival.
Cast: Will Smith
- Bandook
January 16, 2026 | Lionsgate Play | Crime thriller
Set on a remote river island, Bandook follows a series of murders that expose deep social and psychological scars. Director Mahesh Ravikumar focuses on realism and tension rather than spectacle.
Cast: Shankar Ashwath, Gopalkrishna Deshpande
- Gurram Paapi Reddy
January 16, 2026 | ZEE5 | Dark comedy
This Telugu film revolves around a bizarre chain of events involving swapped bodies, missing heirs and property disputes. The film uses humour and chaos to drive the story.
Cast: Naresh Agastya, Faria Abdullah, Brahmanandam, Yogi Babu, Rajkumar Kasireddy, Vamshidhar Goud, Jeevan Kumar
- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
January 12, 2026 | Netflix | Documentary
This feature-length documentary looks at the making of the final season of Stranger Things. It includes table reads, cast interactions and behind-the-scenes moments as the long-running series comes to an end.