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Gimbap and Onigiri Finding Her Edge is a romantic sports drama that follows 17-year-old Adriana Russo as she navigates the high-pressure world of elite figure skating while her family’s legendary rink faces financial ruin. To save her legacy, Adriana enters a "fake dating" arrangement with her ambitious skating partner, Brayden, to secure sponsorships. However, her professional and personal lives collide when her first love and former partner, Freddie, returns to the competitive circuit, forcing her to choose between the future she is building and the feelings she left behind.

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  • Genre Drama, Romantic
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  • Languages English, Japanese

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  • Release Date 22 January 2026
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Jan 21 , 2026 Romance,Drama Netflix Series:Gimbap and Onigiri Language:Japanese,English No Of Episodes:10 Gimbap and Onigiri is a Japanese-Korean romantic drama following Hase Taiga, a former athlete working at a neighborhood restaurant, and Park Rin, a struggling South Korean animation student in Japan. Their relationship begins when Taiga comforts a weary Rin with a simple meal, leading to a wholesome cross-cultural romance that explores their shared healing and culinary traditions Jan 22 , 2026 Romance,Drama Netflix Series:Finding Her Edge Language:English No Of Episodes:6 Finding Her Edge is a romantic sports drama that follows 17-year-old Adriana Russo as she navigates the high-pressure world of elite figure skating while her family’s legendary rink faces financial ruin. To save her legacy, Adriana enters a "fake dating" arrangement with her ambitious skating partner, Brayden, to secure sponsorships. However, her professional and personal lives collide when her first love and former partner, Freddie, returns to the competitive circuit, forcing her to choose between the future she is building and the feelings she left behind. Jan 22 , 2026 Crime,Action Netflix Series:FreeBert : Season 1 Language:English No Of Episodes:6 Season 1 of Free Bert, follows comedian Bert Kreischer as he attempts to reform his wild man persona after being fired from his stunt show. To help his daughters fit into an elite Beverly Hills private school, Bert tries to trade his shirtless party lifestyle for the role of a responsible parent. 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OTT Releases This Week January 19 to 25: New Movies and Series on Netflix, JioHotstar, Zee5, and More Bollywood
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OTT Releases This Week January 19 to 25: New Movies and Series on Netflix, JioHotstar, Zee5, and More

This week’s OTT lineup features a diverse selection of content across major streaming platforms. The schedule includes highly anticipated action thrillers like Mark and 45, romantic dramas such as Sandhya Nama Upasate and Tere Ishk Mein, and investigative series like SpaceGen: Chandrayaan. From psychological horror to biographical crime documentaries, here is the full list of new movies and shows releasing between January 19 and January 25, 2026. OTT Releases This Week Jan 19, 2026 Him Horror,Drama JioHotstar Language:Hindi,English Running Time: 1h 36m IMDB Rating: 5.0/10 View Box Office Collection→ Him is a psychological horror film following Cameron Cam Cade, a top football prospect invited to train at the isolated desert estate of legendary quarterback Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). What begins as a quest for greatness devolves into a nightmare as Cam discovers that Isaiah’s success is fueled by a sinister blood ritual and a demonic lineage of athletes. Facing brutal psychological and physical tests, Cam must decide whether to embrace a dark contract for fame or violently break free from the Greatest of All Time legacy. Jan 21, 2026 Kidnapped : Elizabeth Smart Biographical Crime Drama Netflix Language:Hindi,English Running Time: 1h 31m IMDB Rating:TBA Direct OTT Release Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart revisits the high-profile 2002 abduction of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart from her Salt Lake City home. Directed by Benedict Sanderson, the film centers on Smart's own voice as she recounts the nine months she spent in captivity under religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell and his accomplice, Wanda Barzee. Through exclusive interviews with family members like her sister Mary Katherine—the sole witness to the crime—and investigators, the documentary combines never-before-seen archival footage to explore the psychological manipulation of her captors and the media's role in shaping the case's narrative. Ultimately, the feature focuses on Smart's path to survival and her evolution into a prominent advocate, aiming to offer a message of healing and happy endings for fellow survivors. Jan 22, 2026 Shambhala Horror,Thriller Aha Video Language:Telugu Running Time:2h 24m IMDB Rating:8.1/10 View Box Office Collection→ Shambhala follows Vikram, a skeptical geoscientist sent to a remote village to investigate a meteor crash that locals believe has unleashed an ancient evil. As the village is gripped by mysterious deaths and possession, Vikram’s scientific rationalism is challenged by mythological forces tracing back thousands of years. To stop the carnage, he must uncover the link between the meteor, a battle involving Lord Mahadeva, and the village's hidden spiritual history. Jan 22, 2026 Sandhya Nama Upasate Romantic Drama ETVWin Language:Telugu Running Time:TBA IMDB Rating:TBA Direct OTT Release Sandhya Nama Upasate is a Telugu romantic drama that explores the budding relationship between a young man and a woman named Sandhya, set against the unique and quiet backdrop of the COVID-19 lockdown in Hyderabad.Starring Vamsi and Kristen Ravali in the lead roles, the film focuses on the intimate, poetic journey of two people finding connection while the world around them has come to a standstill.Directed by Promo Bhaskar, the movie captures the emotional nuances of a love in isolation, portraying a deep, worship-like devotion that the title—which translates to Worshipping the one named Sandhya (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 22, 2026 From The Ashes : The Pit Teen Drama Netflix Language:Hindi,English,Arabic Running Time:1h 30m IMDB Rating: 5.1/10 Direct OTT Release In the survival thriller From the Ashes: The Pit on Netflix, the survivors of a school fire must confront a new tragedy when a ground collapse traps three students in a flooding underground pit. As the water rises, the girls are forced to resolve fractured loyalties and buried secrets from their past to survive the life-threatening ordeal. Jan 23, 2026 Sirai Crime Drama Zee5 Language:Tamil Running Time: 2h 4m IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 View Box Office Collection→ Sirai is a Tamil crime drama about a police constable, Kathiravan (Vikram Prabhu), escorting a Muslim man, Abdul Rauf (Akshay Kumar), accused of murder from prison, during which he uncovers systemic flaws, religious bigotry, and the harsh realities of undertrials, revealing that Abdul's case is deeply rooted in communal prejudice and delayed justice, forcing Kathiravan to question his own biases and duty. Jan 23, 2026 Tere Ishk Mein Action, Romance Netflix Language:Hindi,Tamil Running Time: 2h 47m IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 View Box Office Collection→ Tere Ishk Mein follows Shankar (Dhanush), a volatile student leader in Benaras who becomes the research subject for Mukti (Kriti Sanon), a psychology student testing whether love can reform violent behavior. While Mukti views the relationship as a clinical experiment, Shankar develops a deep, obsessive love. After Mukti rejects him to move abroad, a heartbroken Shankar channels his aggression into a career as an Air Force pilot. Years later, the two reunite in Leh during a military crisis, where they must confront their toxic past and the tragic consequences of their experiment amidst an escalating geopolitical conflict. Jan 23, 2026 Cheekatilo Thriller, Crime PrimeVideo Language:Telugu,Tamil,Hindi Running Time:TBA IMDB Rating:TBA Direct OTT release In the thriller Cheekatilo, Sobhita Dhulipala plays a podcaster who investigates her intern's mysterious death, leading her to uncover a serial killer active in Hyderabad for twenty years Jan 23, 2026 Mark Action,Thriller JioHotstar Language:Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi Running Time: 2h 24m IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 View Box Office Collection→ Mark is an action-investigative thriller starring Kichcha Sudeep as Ajay Markandaya, a suspended but fearless police officer. The plot follows Mark as he races against a 24-hour deadline to dismantle a powerful drug cartel and child trafficking racket responsible for abducting 20 children. Directed by Vijay Kartikeyaa, the film focuses on Mark’s high-stakes battle against systemic corruption and ruthless crime lords to rescue the victims and redeem his reputation. Jan 23, 2026 45 Action, Adventure Zee5 Language:Kannada Running Time:2h 30m IMDB Rating:7.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ 45 is a fantasy action thriller starring Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty. The story follows a man (Shetty) who is targeted for revenge by a mysterious figure (Upendra) after an accidental death, with a deadline of 45 days. Drawing heavily from the Garuda Purana, the film explores the metaphysical journey of the soul and the concept of karma, featuring a spiritual protector (Shivarajkumar) who guides the protagonist through a series of surreal and life-threatening trials. Jan 23, 2026 The Big Fake Crime Drama Netflix Language:Hindi,Italian,English Running Time: 1h 50m IMDB Rating:TBA Direct OTT release Inspired by true events and set in 1970s Rome, The Big Fake follows Toni Chichiarelli, an aspiring painter whose quest for success leads him into a dangerous life of master forgery. Recruited by criminal gangs operating in the city's gritty underbelly, Toni uses his extraordinary talent to create counterfeits that blur the line between art and fraud. As his influence grows, he becomes entangled in a high-stakes web of deception that eventually stretches beyond the art world to touch the heart of Italy's political secrets and hidden history. Jan 24, 2026 Gustaakh Ishq Romance Drama JioHotstar Language:Hindi Running Time: 2h 8m IMDB Rating:8.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ Set in 1998, Gustaakh Ishq follows Nawabuddin (Vijay Varma), a struggling publisher in Old Delhi who embarks on a mission to save his late father's failing Urdu printing press. He travels to Punjab to track down the reclusive poet Aziz Beg (Naseeruddin Shah), hoping to convince him to publish his legendary, unreleased works. To earn Aziz's trust, Nawabuddin poses as a disciple to learn shayari, but complications arise as he falls in love with the poet's daughter, Mannat (Fatima Sana Shaikh). The film ultimately explores his moral dilemma as he must choose between his professional ambitions and the genuine bonds of love and loyalty he has formed. Jan 22, 2026 Romance,Drama Netflix Series:Finding Her Edge Language:Hindi, Tamil, English No Of Episodes:6 Finding Her Edge is a romantic sports drama that follows 17-year-old Adriana Russo as she navigates the high-pressure world of elite figure skating while her family’s legendary rink faces financial ruin. To save her legacy, Adriana enters a "fake dating" arrangement with her ambitious skating partner, Brayden, to secure sponsorships. However, her professional and personal lives collide when her first love and former partner, Freddie, returns to the competitive circuit, forcing her to choose between the future she is building and the feelings she left behind. Jan 22, 2026 Crime,Action Netflix Series:Free Bert - season 1 Language:Hindi, Tamil, Telugu,English No Of Episodes:6 Season 1 of Free Bert, follows comedian Bert Kreischer as he attempts to reform his wild man persona after being fired from his stunt show. To help his daughters fit into an elite Beverly Hills private school, Bert tries to trade his shirtless party lifestyle for the role of a responsible parent. However, after his family is ostracized by snobbish elites, Bert eventually embraces his unfiltered self to protect his children and challenge the school's social hierarchy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 23, 2026 Science,Ficiton JioHotstar Series:SpaceGen : Chandrayaan Language:Hindi, Tamil, Telugu,Kannada,Malayalam No Of Episodes:NA Space Gen: Chandrayaan is directed by Anant Singh and starring Nakuul Mehta and Shriya Saran, the series follows the emotional and professional resilience of ISRO scientists after the Chandrayaan-2 setback. It provides an intimate, character-driven look at the collective determination that led to the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 and India's landmark landing at the lunar south pole. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 20, 2026 Dating Show Netflix Series:Single's Inferno Language:Hindi,Engish No Of Episodes:12 In 2026, Single's Inferno with a cast recruited from everyday locations like gyms and salons to ensure a fresh, authentic dynamic. The season heightens the contrast between the grueling Inferno island and a more luxurious Paradise hotel, introducing a strict No-Escape Truth Game where contestants must answer every question honestly. Jan 23, 2026 Action Thriller Zee5 Series:kaalipotka Language:Bengali No Of Episodes:7 Set in a gritty urban landscape, Kaalipotka follows four women from marginalized backgrounds—Sreema, Rani, Rinku, and Minoti—whose lives spiral into chaos after the suspicious death of Minoti’s husband. What begins as a desperate cover-up quickly evolves into a high-stakes "cat-and-mouse" chase as they are pursued by both the police and a revenge-hungry ex-con named Rana. Blending noir aesthetics with dark humor, the series explores female solidarity and survival as the protagonists navigate a web of lies and a corrupt system to protect themselves. /* ---------- OTT Section ---------- */ .ott-section { font-family: "Nunito Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 960px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); } .ott-section * { font-style: normal !important; } .ott-section h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 18px; color: #222; border-bottom: 2px solid #e6e6e6; padding-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 600; } /* ---------- Card ---------- */ .ott-card { position: relative; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); } /* ---------- Date pill ---------- */ .ott-date { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#3b0078,#5b2b99); color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); font-style: normal !important; } /* ---------- Grid: Poster + Meta ---------- */ .ott-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 20px; align-items: start; } .ott-poster-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start; } .ott-poster { width: 150px; height: 210px; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); margin-top: 18px; transition: transform 0.18s ease; } .ott-poster-wrap:hover .ott-poster { transform: translateY(-3px); } /* ---------- Meta ---------- */ .ott-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; } /* Title */ .ott-title { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 10px 0; } .ott-title a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; font-style: normal !important; } /* Pills / Tags */ .ott-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; } .genre-pill, .ott-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; min-width: 110px; height: 32px; } .genre-pill { background: #f7e9e9; color: #d6336c; } .ott-pill { background: #e9f0ff; color: #1f4f91; } .ott-pill img { width: 20px; height: 20px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 3px; } /* Info section */ .ott-info p { margin: 4px 0; font-size: 1rem; color: #444; font-style: normal !important; } .ott-info strong { color: #222; } /* Synopsis */ .ott-desc { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; text-align: justify; font-style: normal !important; } /* Box office / links */ .ott-links a { color: #5b2b99; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-style: normal !important; } /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .ott-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; } .ott-poster { width: 180px; height: 250px; margin-top: 0; } .ott-poster-wrap { justify-content: center; } .ott-meta { text-align: center; align-items: center; } .ott-title { text-align: center; } .ott-tags { justify-content: center; } .ott-desc { text-align: left; } .ott-date { top: 10px; right: 10px; } }

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Netflix South Unveils a Powerhouse Telugu Slate for 2026: From Nani's Paradise to Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Tollywood
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Netflix South Unveils a Powerhouse Telugu Slate for 2026: From Nani's Paradise to Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad

Netflix South has officially set the stage for a monumental year in Telugu cinema, pulling back the curtain on its star-studded movie slate for 2026. In what has become an eagerly awaited tradition, the streaming giant has revealed a lineup brimming with the industry's titans, visionary directors, and high-concept narratives that promise to resonate on a global scale. Featuring highly anticipated projects from Megastar Chiranjeevi, Prabhas, and Pawan Kalyan, alongside new-age stars like Nani and Vijay Deverakonda, this announcement signals a golden era for Tollywood on the digital stage. Following their theatrical runs, these films will be available exclusively on Netflix. 1. Peddi – Ram Charan The collaboration between Global Star Ram Charan and director Buchi Babu Sana for Peddi has already achieved pre-release blockbuster status. Netflix secured the digital rights for a record-breaking ₹105–₹130 crore, while T-Series acquired the music rights for ₹35 crore, helping the film recover a massive chunk of its ₹250–₹300 crore budget before its theatrical debut. Set in 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, the film features Ram Charan in a starkly rugged transformation—complete with a nose ring and heavy beard—playing a villager who uses sports like cricket to defend his community's pride. The film's musical landscape, composed by A.R. Rahman, has already created history; the first single Chikiri Chikiri (a local term for beautiful women) garnered 46 million views in 24 hours and has since surpassed the 200 million mark. Mentored by Sukumar, Buchi Babu Sana has crafted a deeply rooted narrative that blends fictional and real-life rural tales into a high-stakes emotional drama. 2. Adarsha Kutumbam – Venkatesh One of the most significant entries on the slate is Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 (popularly known as AK47), which marks the long-awaited collaboration between veteran actor Venkatesh Daggubati and the Wizard of Words, director Trivikram Srinivas. Moving away from extravagant action spectacles, the film is envisioned as a deeply grounded and relatable family entertainer, as hinted by its intriguing title and first-look materials. Produced by S. Radha Krishna (Chinababu) under the prestigious Haarika & Hassine Creations, the project pairs Venkatesh with Srinidhi Shetty for the first time. The film’s musical landscape is being crafted by Harshavardhan Rameshwar, ensuring a fresh sound for this family drama. Aiming for a grand Summer 2026 theatrical release, AK47 has already finalized its post-theatrical streaming deal with Netflix, making it a key highlight of the year for fans of clean, wholesome cinema. 3. VD14 – Vijay Deverakonda Reuniting after their 2018 hit Taxiwala, Vijay Deverakonda and director Rahul Sankrityan are crafting a massive period epic set against the backdrop of British colonial rule between 1854 and 1878. Rooted in the history of the Rayalaseema region, the film explores an untold story of revolution under the evocative theme, Legend of the Cursed Land. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers on a high-octane budget of approximately ₹100+ crore, the project features Vijay in a rugged, meditating hermit avatar, with the director promising a Vishwaroopam (magnificent) performance that will shock the audience. Adding international flair, South African actor Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy) is reported to play a formidable British officer, while Rashmika Mandanna and the legendary Amitabh Bachchan are strongly linked to pivotal roles. Complemented by a powerful score from renowned composers Ajay-Atul, VD14 stands as a major Pan-India spectacle on the 2026 Netflix roster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   4. 418 – Charan Lakkaraju Expanding the slate's reach into the suspense and supernatural genre is 418, a high-concept thriller written and directed by Kirtan Nagagouda. The film centers on the chilling mystery of Room 418, anchored by an eerie tagline: Some warnings are not suggestions, and room 418 remembers. Featuring a fresh and talented cast including Charan Lakkaraju, Preethi, Chaitra Achar, and Shree Vaishnav, the movie promises to be a gripping edge-of-the-seat experience that blurs the lines between psychological thriller and horror. Recognizing the universal appeal of its premise, the makers have planned a massive Pan-India release across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. Netflix has officially secured the digital streaming rights, ensuring that this atmospheric mystery reaches a global audience shortly after its theatrical run. 5. Biker – Sharwanand Aiming to be India's first authentic motor racing film based on high-octane motocross, Biker is one of the most unique offerings on the Netflix 2026 slate. Directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara and produced by UV Creations, the film features Sharwanand in a lean, rugged avatar following a significant physical transformation. To maintain racing authenticity, the actor underwent rigorous training on real motocross tracks in Chennai and Coimbatore. The narrative is an ambitious multi-generational sports drama unfolding across two timelines—the early 90s and the 2020s—covering three generations of characters. Adding immense emotional depth to the adrenaline-fueled action is senior actor Dr. Rajasekhar in a pivotal role as Sharwanand's father, alongside a supporting cast including Malavika Nair and Atul Kulkarni. With an intense score by the acclaimed Ghibran, Biker promises a high-speed cinematic experience that will be available on Netflix following its theatrical run. 6. Raakaasa –Sangeeth Shobhan Adding to the diversity of the 2026 slate is Raakaasa, a gripping thriller that headlines the talented Sangeeth Shobhan.The film is being marketed with the intense themes of atyasa (greed) and prateekaram (revenge), promising a dark and layered narrative. Written and directed by Manasa Sharma, who previously garnered acclaim for her work in the OTT space, the project also features writing credits for Mahesh Uppala, marking a reunion of the creative force behind hit digital content. The film boasts a versatile supporting cast including Nayan Sarika, Tanikella Bharani, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Vennela Kishore, with music composed by Anudeep Dev.As one of the key acquisitions for the year, Raakaasa highlights Netflix's commitment to high-quality, character-driven thrillers that push the boundaries of traditional Telugu storytelling. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   7. Production No. 37 – Harsh Roshan Continuing their successful association with Netflix, the prestigious Sithara Entertainments brings Production No. 37, a project that has already sparked curiosity with its eerie yet intriguing tagline: Some roommates don’t knock before entering. The film marks the return of director Kalyan Shankar, who previously delivered the youth-centric blockbuster MAD, suggesting a unique blend of humor and suspense. Starring a fresh and talented pairing of Anna Ben and Harsh Roshan, the movie is produced by Naga Vamsi Suryadevara and Sai Soujanya. As part of the Netflix Pandaga 2026 lineup, the streaming giant has secured the post-theatrical rights for a wide release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. With Kalyan Shankar at the helm and a high-profile production value, Production No. 37 is poised to be one of the most exciting genre-bending films of the year. 8. Funky – Vishwak Sen Funky brings together the Mass Ka Das Vishwak Sen and director Anudeep KV, known for the cult classic Jathi Ratnalu. Ensuring a brand of eccentric and witty humor, the film is described as a wacky satire on the film industry, featuring Vishwak Sen as a quirky filmmaker whose career hits a slump, only for his failures to ironically turn into his biggest successes. Kayadu Lohar makes her Telugu debut as the female lead in this project, which is produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the prestigious Sitara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. Initially planned for an earlier release, the film has shifted its theatrical window to February 13, 2026, positioning it as a major Valentine's Day attraction before its exclusive post-theatrical streaming debut on Netflix. 9. Don't Trouble the Trouble:Fahadh Faasil Don't Trouble the Trouble, a fantasy-tinged emotional drama that marks a significant collaboration between celebrated actor Fahadh Faasil and director Shashank Yeleti. Adding a monumental layer of prestige to the project, the film is presented by the legendary SS Rajamouli under the Arka Mediaworks banner. Described as an offbeat story with surreal twists, the narrative reportedly centers on a character named Suri who counts his fortune amidst sirens and screams,hinting at a unique and atmospheric cinematic journey. Following its highly anticipated theatrical run, the film is set for a massive global digital premiere on Netflix, where it will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. 10. Champion – Roshan Meka Set to be a powerful addition to the sports-drama genre, Champion is a period action film directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Pradeep Advaitham. Starring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan, the movie follows the aspirational journey of a young football player from Secunderabad who dreams of playing in London. Beyond the sporting arena, the film carries immense historical weight, as the narrative is inspired by true incidents involving the Bairanpally village revolt against the Razakars during the Nizam's rule. Produced with a reported budget of ₹40 crore, Champion promises to blend intense patriotism with the grit of competitive athletics. As one of the earliest digital premieres of the year, the film is set to stream on Netflix starting January 23, 2026, and will be available to a wide audience in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   11. Aakasam Lo Oka Tara – Dulquer Salmaan Dulquer Salmaan, who has built a stellar reputation for choosing unique scripts in Telugu cinema, returns with a deeply inspiring narrative in Aakasam Lo Oka Tara. The film tells the poignant story of a village girl who aspires to go to space, exploring themes of resilience against social limitations with the evocative tagline: Some journeys to space begin on broken roads. While Dulquer leads the project, the film introduces Satvika Veeravalli in her acting debut as the female lead, with Shruti Haasan appearing in a prominent role. This ambitious project is bankrolled by a powerhouse collaboration of Vyjayanthi Movies, Geetha Arts, Swapna Cinemas, and Light Box, featuring a soulful musical score by G.V. Prakash Kumar. Aiming for a grand theatrical release in Summer 2026—with reports pointing toward a March 26 launch to coincide with Ram Navami—the film will subsequently be available for global streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. 12. Paradise – Nani Reunited with Dasara director Srikanth Odela, Natural Star Nani is set to unleash what he describes as India's Mad Max with his upcoming rustic actioner, The Paradise. Set in the gritty, socially rooted backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad, the film chronicles a marginalized community’s fierce struggle for survival and dignity. The project features a powerhouse face-off, with the legendary Mohan Babu playing the primary antagonist, while popular actor Raghav Juyal makes his much-anticipated Telugu debut. Adding to the film’s high stakes is a thunderous musical score by Anirudh Ravichander, ensuring the technical values match the film’s wild intensity. With its theatrical release locked for March 26, 2026, the film has already established significant trade value, with Netflix reportedly acquiring the digital rights for a staggering ₹65 crore. 13. Ustaad Bhagat Singh – Pawan Kalyan Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan. In a major update that has excited fans, director Harish Shankar officially confirmed in December 2025 that the film is a fresh, original script specifically tailored for Pawan Kalyan, putting to rest earlier reports of it being a remake. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers on a grand scale with a budget of ₹150–170 crore, the film features the actor in a powerful role as a charismatic police officer, starring alongside Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna. Reflecting its massive anticipation, Netflix reportedly secured the digital rights in a substantial deal valued between ₹80–100 crore. Following its theatrical run, this mass spectacle will be available for global streaming in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, ensuring a blockbuster digital debut for one of the year’s biggest theatrical releases.

Dhurandhar OTT Release Date: Ranveer Singh's Blockbuster Eyes Netflix Debut After Record-Breaking Theatrical Run Bollywood
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Dhurandhar OTT Release Date: Ranveer Singh's Blockbuster Eyes Netflix Debut After Record-Breaking Theatrical Run

Ranveer Singhs high-octane spy thriller, Dhurandhar, continues to dominate the domestic and international box office as it enters its seventh week of release. While the film is still pulling audiences into theaters, excitement has shifted toward its digital premiere.According to latest trade reports, the film has locked a streaming date, marking a significant milestone in the actor's career. In what is being described as one of the most lucrative digital rights agreements for a Hindi film, Dhurandhar is reportedly set to stream on Netflix starting January 30th. The streaming giant has secured the OTT rights for both Dhurandhar 1 and the upcoming Dhurandhar 2 in a combined deal valued at ₹130 crore, setting a new career-best benchmark for Ranveer Singh in the digital space. This significant investment by the platform reflects the film's massive cultural impact and the immense anticipation for the franchise's continuation across the globe. Since its release on December 5, Dhurandhar has maintained a remarkable hold, particularly in the North and overseas belts.Notably, the film is still drawing crowds, meaning the final lifetime collections are expected to rise further from the current reported totals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   As the film continues its successful theatrical run, Dhurandhar has achieved unprecedented commercial milestones. The domestic performance remains the primary driver of its success, with the movie amassing a massive India Net collection of ₹825.1 crore, which translates to an India Gross of ₹989.9 crore. Internationally, the film has maintained a strong grip, contributing an Overseas collection of ₹293.6 crore. This brings the current Worldwide Gross to a staggering ₹1283.5 crore. Given its record-shattering statistics and sustained momentum, the film has officially been declared an All Time Blockbuster, emerging as one of the most successful ventures in the history of Indian cinema. The film's performance is highlighted by its incredible consistency, managing to collect in double digits for 28 consecutive days—a feat rarely seen in Indian cinema. This steady trajectory has placed it in direct competition with the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The Dhurandhar saga is only halfway through, as the makers have already finalized the arrival of its much-anticipated sequel.Dhurandhar: Part 2 is officially scheduled to release in theaters on March 19th. To maintain the momentum, industry insiders suggest that a special teaser for the sequel will be attached to the theatrical prints of Border 2, ensuring maximum visibility before the first part concludes its digital and theatrical windows.With the first installment achieving All Time Blockbuster status, expectations for the March 19th release are at an all-time high.

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri OTT Release: Here's When and Where to Watch the Kartik Aaryan & Ananya Panday Film Bollywood
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Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri OTT Release: Here's When and Where to Watch the Kartik Aaryan & Ananya Panday Film

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's romantic comedy, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which arrived in theaters on Christmas Day 2025, has struggled to make a significant impact at the box office.Despite the festive release and the star power of its lead actors, the film was largely overshadowed by the continued success of the action spectacle Dhurandhar. The movie is now set for its OTT release on Netflix, starting February 19th. Directed by Sameer Vidwans, who previously collaborated with Kartik Aaryan on Satyaprem Ki Katha, the film stars Kartik Aaryan as Ray Mehra and Ananya Panday as Rumi.The supporting cast includes veteran actors Jackie Shroff as Wardhan Singh and Neena Gupta as Pinky Mehra, along with Tiku Talsania.The film is a production of Dharma Productions and Namah Pictures, with Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and others serving as producers.The music for the film was composed by the popular duo Vishal–Shekhar. Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri had a modest opening, collecting ₹9.30 crore in gross on its first day. However, the collections saw a consistent decline in the following days. The film's lifetime domestic collection stands at approximately ₹32.95 crore net.Globally, the movie grossed around ₹49.5 crore, falling significantly short of its reported ₹90 crore budget and ultimately being declared a box-office disaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The primary reason for the film's underwhelming performance is widely attributed to the monumental success of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar. Released weeks prior, the action film continued to dominate the box office, limiting the screen space and audience interest for new releases.On its fifth day, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri collected a mere ₹1.75 crore, while Dhurandhar, in its fourth week, earned over six times that amount on the same day. Apart from the stiff competition, the film also received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. While the cinematography and production values were praised, the story, screenplay, direction, and performances of the lead actors were met with criticism.The lack of strong word-of-mouth further hampered its box office prospects. In a noteworthy gesture, it has been reported that Kartik Aaryan voluntarily took a significant pay cut of ₹15 crore from his remuneration to support the producers after the film's poor performance.This move has been seen as a sign of collaboration and support during a challenging time for the film.

OTT Releases This Week January 12 to 18: Downton Abbey Finale, The RIP, and New Seasons of Industry and Hijack Hollywood
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OTT Releases This Week January 12 to 18: Downton Abbey Finale, The RIP, and New Seasons of Industry and Hijack

This week, streaming platforms are rolling out a diverse lineup of new movies and returning series, from the final chapter of a beloved period drama to high-stakes thrillers and insightful documentaries. Netflix is bringing the star-studded crime film The RIP and a behind-the-scenes look at Stranger Things 5. Meanwhile, Jio Hotstar bids farewell to the Crawley family with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and brings back the drama with Season 3 of 'Tell Me Lies.' Viewers can also look forward to the return of Industry on HBO Max and Hijack on Apple TV+, alongside a slate of new horror, comedy, and romance films available across various services. OTT Releases This Week Jan 12, 2026 One Last Adventure : The Making of Stranger Things 5 Documentary Netflix Language:English Running Time:NA IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 An inside look at the production process of Stranger Things 5 with Director Martina Radwan, who spent a full year on set documenting the creation of the final season.This documentary was mainly about how Stranger Things season 5 was filmed, with exclusive BTS moments, trivia fun facts, etc Jan 12, 2026 Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Romance Jio Hotstar Language:English Running Time: 2h 3m IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 Set in the summer of 1930, the final chapter of the Crawley family saga centers on Lady Mary's (Michelle Dockery) social disgrace following a scandalous divorce and a tryst with a con artist named Gus Sambrook. As the family faces financial peril, Lady Edith and Isobel Grey use their influence to restore the estate's reputation, culminating in a grand party featuring guest Noël Coward. The household undergoes a massive transition of power as Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) and Cora move to the Dower House, officially handing the reins of the Abbey to Mary. Downstairs, longtime staff including Mr. Carson and Mrs. Patmore retire, making way for a new generation led by Andy and Daisy. The film concludes with a poignant 10-minute montage where Mary reflects on the legacy of late loved ones, notably Violet Crawley, providing a definitive and emotional farewell to the franchise. Jan 13, 2026 Dust Bunny Horror,Thriller Prime Video-Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 47m IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release In Bryan Fuller's action-horror fairy tale Dust Bunny, eight-year-old Aurora (Sophie Sloan) becomes convinced that a literal monster living under her bed has devoured her family. To eliminate the creature, she hires her enigmatic neighbor, Resident 5B (Mads Mikkelsen), a professional hitman she mistakenly believes is a seasoned monster hunter. Suspicious that rival assassins actually targeted her family to get to him, 5B takes the job out of guilt. As they navigate a highly stylized, colorful underworld involving a ruthless mob handler (Sigourney Weaver) and various human threats, the pair must ultimately face the terrifying possibility that Aurora's supernatural fears are real. Jan 13, 2026 Rebuilding Drama Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 35m IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 Limited Theatrical Release After a devastating wildfire decimates his family ranch and livelihood, Colorado cowboy Dusty Fraser (Josh O'Connor) is forced to relocate to a temporary FEMA trailer park. Stranded between a lost legacy and an uncertain future, the reticent rancher must decide whether to pursue work far away to afford reconstruction or take a local job to remain near his young daughter and ex-wife. Directed by Max Walker-Silverman, the film is a quiet, ruminative drama that explores the slow burn of emotional recovery, emphasizing how resilience and community can help redefine the meaning of home in the wake of disaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 13, 2026 Rental Family Comedy,Drama Prime Video - Rent Language:English,Japanese Running Time: 1h 50m IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release Set in modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family (2025) stars Brendan Fraser as Phillip, a struggling American expat actor who finds a new sense of purpose when he joins a unique agency that provides hired companions for various social and emotional roles. Directed by Hikari (Beef), the dramedy follows Phillip as he portrays characters ranging from a long-lost father to a specialized journalist for clients dealing with loneliness and cultural expectations. As his professional performances begin to blur with genuine emotional bonds, Phillip must navigate the moral complexities of selling emotion while confronting his own isolation. Jan 13, 2026 Song Sung Blue Musical drama Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 2h 13m IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 Song Sung Bluev is a biographical musical drama starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina, a Milwaukee couple who formed the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder. The film depicts their rise to local stardom and their extraordinary resilience after a tragic accident results in Claire losing her leg. Jan 15, 2026 Bone Lake Horror,Thriller Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 35m IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 Diego and Sage's romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate gets upended when they're forced to share a mansion with a mysterious and attractive couple. Their dream getaway soon spirals into a nightmarish maze of sex, lies and manipulation as terrifying secrets come to light, triggering a bloody battle for survival. Jan 16, 2026 TheRIP : Trust Has a price Crime, Action Netflix Language:English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi Running Time:2h 13m IMDB Rating:TBA Direct OTT Release The Rip is a crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Set in Miami, the story follows a specialized narcotics team that seizes $20 million from a criminal stash house following the murder of their captain. The heist quickly spirals into a deadly game of survival as the officers are hunted by both the underworld and their own mounting paranoia, forcing them to decide how much they are willing to sacrifice when their internal trust finally breaks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 16, 2026 Shell Horror Comedy Lionsgate Play Language:English Running Time: 1h 42m IMDB Rating:4.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release In the satirical body horror film Shell, a struggling actress (Elisabeth Moss) undergoes a radical anti-aging treatment at a prestigious wellness clinic run by a charismatic CEO (Kate Hudson). While the procedure initially revitalizes her career and appearance, she soon discovers that the treatment's monstrous secret involves disturbing genetic experiments and the mysterious disappearance of other patients. As the horrifying side effects manifest, she must confront the high cost of perfection and the clinic's dark truth. Jan 16, 2026 Black Phone 2 Horro,thriller peacock Language:English Running Time: 1h 54m IMDB Rating:6.1/10 The Black Phone 2 follows a teenage Finney and his sister Gwen as they face the return of The Grabber, who has resurfaced as a vengeful supernatural entity. After Gwen receives psychic visions of new victims at a remote winter camp, the siblings must confront the killer in both the physical world and a dangerous dream realm. To stop him, they uncover a dark family secret linking their late mother to the Grabber’s original crimes. Jan 16, 2026 Killer Whale Documentary Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 29m IMDB Rating:TBA Direct OTT Release In the survival thriller Killer Whale, two best friends, Maddie and Trish, travel to a remote lagoon in Thailand to heal from a personal tragedy. Their vacation turns into a fight for survival when they become trapped in an atoll with Ceto, a vengeful orca that recently escaped from captivity. As the highly intelligent predator hunts them down in an act of retribution, the women must rely on their wits and endurance to escape the water alive. Jan 16, 2026 Twinless Dark comedy Hulu Language:English Running Time: 1h 40m IMDB Rating:7.4/10 Limited Theatrcial Release Twinless is a psychological dramedy following Roman (Dylan O'Brien), who joins a support group after the tragic death of his twin brother. There, he forms an intense bond with Dennis (James Sweeney), a fellow "twinless twin" who provides the companionship Roman desperately needs. However, the friendship is built on a dark deception: Dennis never had a twin, but was actually a witness to the accident who inserted himself into Roman's life out of obsession and guilt. Jan 17, 2026 A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Drama,Romance Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 49m IMDB Rating:6.0/10 A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a metaphysical romance that follows David (Colin Farrell) and Sarah (Margot Robbie), two strangers who meet at a wedding and are soon propelled into a supernatural road trip. Guided by a mysterious GPS and a vintage 1994 Saturn, the pair travels through magical portals to revisit pivotal, often painful memories from their pasts. This surreal journey serves as a form of virtual therapy, forcing them to confront their emotional baggage and fast-track a deep intimacy that challenges their shared cynicism about love. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 12, 2026 Financial Thriller HBO Max Series:Industry season 4 Language:English No Of Episodes:7 In Season 4 of Industry,the narrative shifts from the trading floor to a high-stakes corporate thriller centered on the fintech giant Tender. Following the collapse of Pierpoint, Harper Stern operates her own fund and targets Tender for a massive short sale, eventually reuniting with a retired Eric Tao to reclaim market dominance. Meanwhile, Yasmin Kara-Hanani maneuvers through high-society politics alongside Sir Henry Muck, and the series explores the volatile intersection of finance, digital privacy, and the adult content industry. Jan 13, 2026 Drama,Romance Jio Hotstar Series:Tell me Lies : Season 3 Language:English No Of Episodes:8 Season 3 of Tell Me Lies,centers on the toxic reconciliation of Lucy and Stephen during the 2008 spring semester. The plot kicks off with Stephen blackmailing Lucy into a recorded confession regarding her false allegations against Chris, while the 2015 timeline explores the Chernobyl-level fallout from the secrets revealed at Bree’s wedding. As characters like Bree and Wrigley bond over shared trauma, the arrival of new figures—including a psychology student named Alex and a freshman named Amanda—further destabilizes the group's fragile dynamics. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 14, 2026 Documentary Jio Hotstar Series:Pole To Pole With Will Smith Language:English No Of Episodes:NA In the National Geographic docuseries Pole to Pole with Will Smith, Will Smith embarks on a 100-day, 26,000-mile expedition spanning all seven continents. Inspired by a late mentor to explore life's big questions, Smith travels from the South Pole to the North Pole, pushing his physical limits through extreme challenges such as skiing across Antarctic icefields, milking venomous tarantulas in the Amazon, and scuba diving under Arctic ice. Jan 14 , 2026 Mystery, Thriller Apple TV+ Series:Hijack season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes:8 In Hijack Season 2, expert negotiator Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) trades the skies for the underground when a Berlin subway train and its hundreds of commuters are taken hostage. While authorities above ground scramble to respond, Sam finds himself at the center of the crisis under personal duress: he is blackmailed into hijacking the train himself to protect his ex-wife, Marsha, who is being held by shadowy figures at a remote location. Trapped in the claustrophobic tunnels of the Berlin U-Bahn, Sam must use his professional wits to navigate a lethal plot involving ticking bombs and a desperate train driver, all while investigators begin to question whether he is a hero or a suspect. Jan 15 , 2026 Historical Drama Netflix Series:Seven Dials Language:English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi No Of Episodes:3 Agatha Christie's Seven Dials follows the fizzingly inquisitive Lady Eileen Bundle Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce) as she investigates a practical joke at a lavish country house party that ends in the mysterious death of her love interest. After seven alarm clocks are found lined up in the victim's room, Bundle is drawn into a high-stakes conspiracy involving a clandestine society known as the Seven Dials and a web of international espionage. Aided by Superintendent Battle (Martin Freeman) and her mother, Lady Caterham (Helena Bonham Carter), she must unravel a plot that threatens both her life and national security. Jan 15 , 2026 Romantic Drama Netflix Series:To Love To Lose Language:Turkish No Of Episodes:8 In the Turkish romantic drama To Love, To Lose, a star-crossed romance unexpectedly intertwines the fates of two families from opposite worlds. The story follows Afife, a dedicated screenwriter struggling to save her family's failing restaurant after discovering her mother's massive, unrepayable debt. Her life collides with Kemal (played by İbrahim Çelikkol), the stoic enforcer and heir to a powerful loan shark family sent to collect. As they navigate the tension of their initial conflict, they are drawn into an emotional journey that forces them to redefine their understanding of love, honor, and virtue. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 15 , 2026 Spy Thriller Jio Hotstar Series:PONIES : Person of No Interest Language:English No Of Episodes:8 Set in 1977 Moscow, the series Ponies follows two women, Bea (Emilia Clarke) and Twila (Haley Lu Richardson), who work as anonymous secretaries at the American Embassy. Known as PONIES —an intelligence acronym for Persons of No Interest—their lives are upended when their CIA operative husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR. Thrust into the world of espionage, the two widows become operatives themselves to uncover a vast Cold War conspiracy and solve the mystery behind their husbands' deaths. The series is described as a dark and sexy spy thriller-comedy that explores the dangerous underbelly of the Soviet Union through the eyes of two women who are consistently underestimated by those around them Jan 15 , 2026 Historical fiction Netflix Series:Love Through a Prism Language:English No Of Episodes:20 The series follows Lili Ichijoin, a Japanese exchange student at a prestigious art academy who must become the top of her class to avoid being sent home. Her journey centers on a fierce artistic rivalry with the cold aristocratic prodigy Kit Church, eventually blossoming into a cross-cultural romance that challenges the rigid social and artistic boundaries of the era. Jan 16, 2026 Spy Thriller Netflix Series:Can This Love Be Translated Language:English,Korean, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi No Of Episodes:12 Can This Love Be Translated? is a romantic comedy that follows Joo Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho), a hyper-logical multilingual interpreter, and Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung), a global superstar with a blunt communication style. 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OTT Releases This Week January 12 to 18: From War Epic 120 Bahadur to Heist Comedy Bank of Bhagyalakshmi Bollywood
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OTT Releases This Week January 12 to 18: From War Epic 120 Bahadur to Heist Comedy Bank of Bhagyalakshmi

This week's lineup of OTT releases offers a diverse slate of films and series catering to a variety of tastes. Viewers can anticipate a mix of crime thrillers, comedies, social dramas, and more, with major platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5, and others dropping new content. Some of the notable releases include the heist comedy Bank of Bhagyalakshmi, the mythological adventure Mahasenha, and the gritty social drama Dhandoraa. OTT Releases This Week Jan 12, 2026 Bank of Bhagyalakshmi Crime,Comedy PrimeVideo Language:Kannada Running Time: 2h 32m IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ In the Kannada heist comedy Bank of Bhagyalakshmi, a group of amateur thieves led by the eccentric Kanaka (Dheekshith Shetty) plans a high-stakes robbery during a hectic election season. Their scheme quickly descends into chaos when they find only ₹66,999 in the vault and accidentally get trapped inside the building. As they hold the staff and customers hostage, the situation escalates into a satirical standoff involving the police, local media, and crooked politicians who have their own secrets hidden within the bank. The film blends humor and suspense as the inexperienced gang navigates a web of political corruption and personal dilemmas in a desperate attempt to escape. Jan 13, 2026 Mahasenha Adventure, Mythological Aha Tamil Language:Tamil Running Time: 2h 15m IMDB Rating: 8.6/10 View Box Office Collection→ Set in the mystical Kurangani hills of Theni, Mahasenha (2025) is a mythological action thriller that follows the tribal villagers' struggle to protect a sacred Yaali sculpture (Yaliswaran idol) from corrupt forest official Prathap (John Vijay) and a scheming outsider named Ganga. The narrative centers on Senguttuvan (Vemal), a traditional tribal guardian who must simultaneously thwart the smuggling plot and track down his pet elephant, Sena, after it goes into musth and flees into the wilderness following a tragic accident involving his daughter. Jan 13, 2026 Anantha BioPic JioHotstar Language:Tamil,Telugu,Hindi Running Time:TBA IMDB Rating:TBA Direct OTT Release Directed by Suresh Krissna, Anantha is a spiritual anthology film released to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The narrative weaves together five interconnected stories of individuals from diverse backgrounds—including a corporate professional in Mumbai, a dancer in Chennai, and a foreign devotee in Kolkata—who find hope and transformation through divine grace. Rather than a standard linear biography, the film serves as a "living offering" that highlights Sai Baba’s core philosophy of Love All, Serve All, illustrating how faith can turn personal suffering into inner peace. Jan 14, 2026 Dhandoraa Social Drama Prime Video Language:Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi Running Time: 2h 15m IMDB Rating: 9.4/10 View Box Office Collection→ Dhandoraa is a gritty Telugu social drama directed by Murali Kanth that examines the brutal realities of caste discrimination and the fight for dignity in death. Set in rural Telangana across a dual timeline (2004 and the present), the story follows Sivaji (played by Sivaji), an upper-caste patriarch whose rigid fanaticism once destroyed his family—including his daughter Sujatha, who fell for a man from a lower caste. Years later, after Sivaji's own death, the narrative shifts to his estranged son Vishnu (Shree Nandu), who must battle village elders who refuse to allow his father a proper burial in the caste cemetery. Through a series of courtroom confrontations and emotional revelations, the film highlights Sivaji's eventual transformation and the enduring human spirit's struggle against deep-seated social hierarchies. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 15, 2026 Kirkkan Crime Drama SunNXT Language: Malayalam Running Time:2h 1m IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 Kirkkan is a crime thriller that centers on the mysterious death of 23-year-old Rachel (Anarkali Marikar) in a hilly township. Although found hanging with a suicide note, a post-mortem report soon confirms it was murder, prompting an intense investigation. Set primarily within a single police station, the narrative follows local officers—portrayed by Kani Kusruti and Salim Kumar—as they peel back layers of conspiracy through rigorous interrogations to uncover a shocking and unusual motive. Jan 16, 2026 kalamkaval Adventure, Drama SONY Liv Language:Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi Running Time: 2h 17m IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 View Box Office Collection→ Kalamkaval is an investigative thriller directed by Jithin K. Jose and produced by Mammootty Kampany. Set in 2003, the film follows SI Jayakrishnan (Vinayakan) as he uncovers a series of mysterious deaths involving women across the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The narrative centers on a chilling cat-and-mouse game with Stanley Das (Mammootty), a deceptive serial killer based on the real-life "Cyanide Mohan," who uses his unassuming persona to manipulate victims and even embed himself within the police investigation to evade capture. Jan 16, 2026 Bha Bha Ba Action, Comedy Zee5 Language:Malayalam Running Time: 2h 33m IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 View Box Office Collection→ Bha. Bha. Ba. is an action-comedy spoof that follows a mysterious Commoner named Ram Damodar (Dileep) who creates statewide chaos by kidnapping the Chief Minister of Kerala, CK Joseph. Instead of seeking a ransom, the kidnapper uses his position to demand that the public submit their grievances directly to the CM, while he simultaneously seeks personal vengeance for past insults to his family. The investigation is led by the CM's son, an NEA officer (Vineeth Sreenivasan), who eventually uncovers Ram’s tragic past and his connection to a legendary gangster mentor, "Ghillibala" (Mohanlal). Jan 16, 2026 Gurram Paapi Reddy Comedy, Crime Zee5 Language:Telugu Running Time: 2h 40m IMDB Rating: 9.6/10 View Box Office Collection→ Gurram Paapi Reddy is a Telugu crime comedy starring Naresh Agastya and Faria Abdullah. The plot follows Paapi Reddy, a man desperate to recover lost savings, who leads an eccentric crew on a bizarre mission to exhume a corpse in Srisailam and swap it with another in Hyderabad for a ₹10 crore reward. The heist quickly spirals into chaos as it is revealed to be a revenge plot against two deceitful brothers from a royal lineage, leading to a comedic legal battle and high-stakes twists. Jan 16, 2026 Mastiii 4 Adult comedy Zee5 Language:Hindi Running Time: 2h 21m IMDB Rating: 3.1/10 View Box Office Collection→ In Mastiii 4,Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani return as three friends living in the United Kingdom who are desperate to escape their monotonous married lives. After discovering a "Love Visa"—a one-week annual pass for consequence-free extramarital fun—they convince their wives to grant them the same freedom. Their attempts at flings quickly spiral into a Reverse Masti scenario of chaotic misunderstandings and deceptions as they become convinced their wives are the ones actually having affairs. Jan 16, 2026 Bandook Crime Thriller Lionsgate Play Language:Kannada Running Time:2h 36m IMDB Rating:7.7/10 Bandook is a psychological crime thriller that weaves together two converging timelines: a serial killer investigation and the hidden secrets of an orphanage. The plot follows a grieving investigator and his wife, an IPS officer, as they track a series of ritualistic murders on a remote river island. Central to the mystery is Mitra, a street-smart young man whose true identity as an abused orphan seeking vengeance reveals a deeper cycle of trauma and institutional corruption. Critics noted the film for its atmospheric cinematography and complex psychological depth, though some found its nonlinear narrative and graphic violence occasionally overwhelming. Jan 16, 2026 Shell Horror,Comedy Lionsgate Play Language:English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi Running Time: 1h 42m IMDB Rating: 4.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release In the satirical body horror film Shell, a struggling actress (Elisabeth Moss) undergoes a radical anti-aging treatment at a prestigious wellness clinic run by a charismatic CEO (Kate Hudson). While the procedure initially revitalizes her career and appearance, she soon discovers that the treatment's monstrous secret involves disturbing genetic experiments and the mysterious disappearance of other patients. As the horrifying side effects manifest, she must confront the high cost of perfection and the clinic's dark truth. Jan 16, 2026 120 Bahadur War,Action PrimeVideo Language: Hindi Running Time: 2h 17m IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ Set during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, 120 Bahadur tells the heroic true story of Major Shaitan Singh and the 120 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon Regiment's Charlie Company. Positioned at 18,000 feet in Rezang La, the vastly outnumbered platoon makes a legendary last stand against over 3,000 Chinese troops to protect the strategic Chushul sector. Directed by Razneesh Ghai and starring Farhan Akhtar, the film depicts their transition from a tactical defensive to a brutal hand-to-hand battle, ultimately honoring the sacrifice of the men who inflicted massive casualties on the enemy despite freezing conditions and a lack of artillery support. Jan 16, 2026 The RIP : Trust Has a price Crime,Action Netflix Language:English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi Running Time: 2h 13m IMDB Rating:TBA Direct OTT Release The Rip is a crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Set in Miami, the story follows a specialized narcotics team that seizes $20 million from a criminal stash house following the murder of their captain. The heist quickly spirals into a deadly game of survival as the officers are hunted by both the underworld and their own mounting paranoia, forcing them to decide how much they are willing to sacrifice when their internal trust finally breaks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 14, 2026 Crime,Thriller Netflix Series:Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Language:Hindi, Tamil, Telugu No Of Episodes:7 Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web is an intense crime thriller that explores the high-stakes world of Indian Customs enforcement. The series follows Superintendent Arjun Meena (Emraan Hashmi) and his elite task force at Mumbai International Airport as they engage in a global cat-and-mouse game to dismantle a powerful smuggling syndicate led by the elusive Bada Choudhary (Sharad Kelkar). Spanning locations from Milan to Bangkok, the narrative focuses on strategic intelligence and quiet courage over traditional action, highlighting the meticulous work required to track contraband through coded routes and false manifests. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 16, 2026 Romatic Comedy Netflix Series:Can This Love Be Translated Language:Korean, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English No Of Episodes:12 Can This Love Be Translated? is a romantic comedy that follows Joo Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho), a hyper-logical multilingual interpreter, and Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung), a global superstar with a blunt communication style. 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Crisis in Kollywood: Structural Shifts, OTT Market Corrections, and the Vacuum of Thalapathy Vijay's Retirement Kollywood
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Crisis in Kollywood: Structural Shifts, OTT Market Corrections, and the Vacuum of Thalapathy Vijay's Retirement

The Tamil film industry, once the pioneer of the Pan-India wave, is currently facing a series of structural challenges. As 2025 draws to a close and the 2026 festival season kicks off with the postponement of Jana Nayagan, industry analysts are pointing toward a deeper crisis involving rising costs, shifting audience habits, and a massive power vacuum in the making. Thalapathy Vijay's transition into full-time politics following the release of Jana Nayagan is the most significant economic blow to the industry in recent years.According to theatre owners, Vijay's retirement is expected to result in a potential yearly loss of ₹10-20 Lakhs in revenue, a figure that sustains many small-scale exhibitors through leaner months. Vijay has been the primary driver for theater occupancy in Tamil Nadu, particularly in B and C centers, where his films consistently guaranteed footfalls regardless of critical reception. With his departure, exhibitors—who are already struggling with a lack of consistent hits in 2025—fear a permanent decline in the mass movie culture that has sustained single screens for decades. The digital and satellite marketplace is currently undergoing a significant bubble burst,marking a sharp correction in how Southern content is valued. Recent reports suggest that major OTT players have slashed their acquisition prices by 40% to 50% compared to 2024 levels. This shift reflects a move away from the aggressive, high-value bidding wars that characterized the post-pandemic era, as streaming platforms now prioritize sustainable returns over mere library expansion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   This market correction has created a growing disparity between skyrocketing star salaries and the actual return on investment (ROI). While top-tier stars like Vijay, Ajith Kumar, and Rajinikanth continue to command remunerations between ₹150 crore and ₹250 crore, OTT buyers are no longer willing to pay inflated premiums. Platforms are increasingly demanding guaranteed Pan-India performance and proven theatrical footfalls before committing to high-value digital rights. Compounding these financial pressures is a deepening conflict between exhibitors and producers over the theatrical release window. Theater owners are advocating for a strict eight-week exclusive theatrical window starting in 2026 to protect the revenue of single screens and B&C centers. This demand has created significant friction with streaming partners, who typically favor a four-week window to capitalize on digital marketing momentum, further complicating the revenue models for upcoming big-budget releases. The postponement of Jana Nayagan—reportedly due to censor issues is a symptom of an industry in transition. As Kollywood prepares for a post-Vijay era, the focus is shifting toward content over stardom and Pan-India collaboration to survive the ongoing financial correction.

OTT Release this week Jan 5 to Jan 11: Predator: Badlands, The Night Manager S2, Caught Stealing, and More Hollywood
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OTT Release this week Jan 5 to Jan 11: Predator: Badlands, The Night Manager S2, Caught Stealing, and More

The English-language OTT landscape for the second week of January 2026 is defined by a heavy influx of franchise sequels and high-profile original features across Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar. Leading the slate is the digital debut of Predator: Badlands on Prime Video and the arrival of Tron: Ares on JioHotstar. This week also marks the return of several major scripted series, most notably the second season of the British spy thriller The Night Manager and the medical drama The Pitt.Below is the detailed breakdown of the English releases scheduled between January 5 and January 11. OTT Releases This Week Jan 5, 2026 Predator: Badlands Action,Adventure Prime Video -Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 47m IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ Predator: Badlands follows Dek, a young Yautja outcast who is exiled to the lethal planet Genna to prove his worth by hunting the unkillable Kalisk. In a franchise first, the film focuses on the Predator as the primary protagonist, depicting his unlikely alliance with Thia (Elle Fanning), a damaged Weyland-Yutani android. Stripped of his advanced technology, Dek must rely on his wits and organic weaponry to survive both the planet's hostile ecosystem and a ruthless corporate synthetic named Tessa. The film concludes with Dek's return to his homeworld, where he overthrows his father to become a clan leader, setting the stage for a sequel involving his arrival mother. Jan 6, 2026 Hallow Road Thriller Prime Video Language:English Running Time: 1h 20m IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 Limited Theatrical Release In the psychological thriller Hallow Road, a married couple, Maddie (Rosamund Pike) and Frank (Matthew Rhys), are jolted awake at 2:00 AM by a panicked phone call from their teenage daughter, Alice, who has accidentally hit a pedestrian on a remote forest road. The film unfolds in near real-time as the parents race through the night to reach her, maintaining a continuous phone connection that forces them to coach her through a medical emergency while clashing over a potential cover-up. As they descend deeper into the darkness, the domestic drama takes a sharp, sinister turn into folk horror, revealing that they are not the only ones stalking the road and leaving the family's survival in question. Jan 6, 2026 Not Without Hope Drama,Thriller Prime Video Language:English Running Time: 1h 59m IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 Limited Theatrical Release Not Without Hope is a survival thriller based on the true story of four friends, including NFL players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith, whose fishing boat capsizes 70 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Trapped in freezing waters and facing an approaching storm, the men struggle for survival against hypothermia and sharks while the U.S. Coast Guard launches a desperate rescue mission. The film, starring Zachary Levi and Josh Duhamel, follows the harrowing 43-hour ordeal that ultimately left Nick Schuyler as the sole survivor. Jan 6, 2026 Peter Hujars Day Biographical Drama Prime Video Language:English Running Time: 1h 16m IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 Limited Theatrical Release Set in December 1974, Peter Hujar's Day is an intimate biographical drama that unfolds entirely within a New York City apartment during a single afternoon. The narrative follows photographer Peter Hujar (Ben Whishaw) as he recounts the minute details of his previous 24 hours to writer Linda Rosenkrantz (Rebecca Hall) for an experimental book project. Adapted from real-life interview transcripts, the film captures Hujar’s reflections on the mundane rhythms of 1970s downtown life alongside professional encounters with cultural icons like Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg. Through their freewheeling and vulnerable conversation, director Ira Sachs provides a pointillistic portrait of an artist navigating creative struggle and mortality in a bygone era of New York queer history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 6, 2026 Zodiac Killer Project Documentary Prime Video Language:English Running Time: 1h 37m IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 Limited Theatrical Release Zodiac Killer Project is an experimental meta-documentary by director Charlie Shackleton that critiques the true-crime genre. After failing to secure rights to adapt a book claiming a law-enforcement cover-up of the Zodiac case, Shackleton repurposed his footage into a self-aware ghost of a movie. The film uses 16mm shots of mundane California landscapes to deconstruct how the industry manipulates ordinary locations and facts to create suspense, ultimately serving as an expose on the artifice of modern documentary storytelling. Jan 7, 2026 Tron: Ares Adventure,Sci-fic Jio Hotstar Language:English Running Time: 1h 59m IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 Set 15 years after Tron: Legacy, the film follows Ares (Jared Leto), a sophisticated AI assassin created by Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters) to retrieve the Permanence Code—a breakthrough by Kevin Flynn that allows digital constructs to exist permanently in the physical world. Sent into reality on a dangerous mission, Ares begins to experience human sensations for the first time and eventually goes rogue, aligning with ENCOM CEO Eve Kim (Greta Lee) to prevent Dillinger from using the technology for military dominance. As the boundaries between the digital and real worlds blur, Ares faces off against his former allies in a high-stakes battle that determines the future of both realms. Jan 8, 2026 Weapons Horror,Thriller Jio Hotstar Language:English Running Time: 2h 8m IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 Weapons is a non-linear horror-mystery set in the small town of Maybrook, Pennsylvania, where 17 schoolchildren from a single classroom mysteriously vanish at exactly 2:17 a.m.. The investigation, told through six interconnected perspectives, follows a teacher (Julia Garner) and a grieving father (Josh Brolin) as they uncover a chilling supernatural truth: the children were "weaponized" and summoned by Gladys, a centuries-old witch, who siphons their life force to maintain her youth. Directed by Zach Cregger, the film serves as a brutal allegory for grief, addiction, and the failure of authority figures to protect the vulnerable. Jan 8, 2026 Soul on Fire Biographical Drama Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 52m IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 Soul on Fire is an inspirational biographical drama based on the life of John O'Leary, who survived a 1987 gasoline explosion that left him with burns over 100% of his body. The film follows his miraculous recovery from a 1% chance of survival, bolstered by the support of his family and a mentorship from legendary sportscaster Jack Buck. Spanning from the initial tragedy to his struggles with self-worth in early adulthood, the story culminates in O'Leary’s transformation into a world-renowned motivational speaker. Released by Sony’s Affirm Films, it stars Joel Courtney as John and William H. Macy as Buck. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 9, 2026 People We Meet on Vacation Romantic Comedy Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 58m IMDB Rating:NA Direct OTT Release The movie follows Poppy Wright (Emily Bader) and Alex Nilsen (Tom Blyth), two polar-opposite best friends who have shared an annual summer vacation for over a decade. After a mysterious falling-out two years prior left them estranged, Poppy—stuck in a rut and longing for the last time she was truly happy—convinces Alex to take one final trip to Barcelona to mend their friendship. As they navigate a high-stakes week including a destination wedding, the pair is forced to confront the deep romantic feelings they have long ignored Jan 9, 2026 The Tale of Silyan Documentary Jio Hotstar Language:English Running Time: 1h 20m IMDB Rating:7.5/10 Limited Theatrcial Release The Tale of Silyan is a documentary-fable by Tamara Kotevska (Honeyland) that intertwines the real-world economic struggle of a Macedonian farmer with local folklore. After his wife and daughter migrate to Germany for work, elderly farmer Nikola takes a job at a local landfill, where he rescues an injured white stork. He names the bird Silyan—after a mythical figure who was transformed into a stork for defying his father—and as he nurses the bird back to health, their unlikely bond becomes a poetic meditation on loneliness, resilience, and the human connection to the land. Jan 9, 2026 Chain Reactions Documentary Shudder Language:English Running Time: 1h 43m IMDB Rating:7.1/10 Limited Theatrcial Release Chain Reactions is a documentary examining the 50-year legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). The film explores how Tobe Hooper's work impacted artists like Stephen King and Takashi Miike through personal anecdotes and archival footage, detailing how the low-budget production influenced global cinema. Jan 10, 2026 Caught Stealing Thriller,Crime Netflix Language:English Running Time: 1h 47m IMDB Rating:6.9/10 Limited Theatrcial Release Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a burned-out former baseball prodigy turned bartender whose life descends into chaos after he agrees to cat-sit for his neighbor. This seemingly simple favor unwittingly plunges him into a violent criminal underworld where rival Russian mobsters, Hasidic assassins, and a corrupt detective relentlessly hunt him for a $4 million secret hidden by his neighbor. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film blends intense action with black comedy as Hank must navigate a treacherous treasure hunt across the East Village to survive. Jan 7, 2026 SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Animation Netflix Series:SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Language:Japanese,English No Of Episodes:11 In a deranged world where teenagers participate in lethal competitions to earn a living, 17-year-old Yuki Sorimachi is a seasoned professional survivor who competes to pay off her family's crushing debt. Unlike her terrified peers, Yuki approaches each trap-filled arena—such as the lethal Ghost House with a cold, tactical composure, aiming to achieve a legendary record of 99 consecutive wins. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 8, 2026 Thriller,Mystery Netflix Series:His & Hers Language:English,Hindi,Tamil,Telugu No Of Episodes:6 His & Hers follows Anna (Tessa Thompson), a reclusive former news anchor who becomes obsessed with a brutal murder in her sleepy hometown of Dahlonega. Her interest draws the suspicion of lead detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal), who also happens to be her estranged husband. As the two vie to solve the case, each begins to suspect the other of involvement, leading to a tense investigation where personal secrets and past betrayals resurface. The psychological thriller explores the idea that there are "two sides to every story," and someone is always lying. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 8, 2026 Documentary Netflix Series:Unlocked: A Jail Experiment - Season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes:8 Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, moves the radical social experiment to the Pinal County Correctional Facility in Arizona. Under the supervision of Sheriff Ross Teeple, inmates in a high-security pod are granted 24/7 autonomy with unlocked cell doors for six weeks. The series documents their attempt to self-govern and reduce recidivism while navigating intense internal power struggles, racial tensions, and the challenges of maintaining order without constant officer intervention. Jan 8 , 2026 Crime Drama Netflix Series:The Rookie Language:English No Of Episodes:5 In 2026, The Rookie Season 8 features John Nolan and the Mid-Wilshire team traveling to Prague for a high-stakes international sting involving the FBI and Interpol. Back in Los Angeles, the season explores Tim Bradford’s family history, including the introduction of his mother, and the evolving Chenford relationship across 18 uninterrupted episodes. Jan 9 , 2026 Medical Drama Jio Hotstar Series:The pitt season 2 Language:English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi No Of Episodes:15 The second season of the medical drama The Pitt unfolds in near real-time over a high-stakes 15-hour July 4th shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. The narrative follows Dr. Michael Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) during his final shift before a sabbatical, as he clashes with his tech-focused replacement, Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi), over the integration of AI in emergency care. Against a backdrop of chaotic holiday traumas, the season also navigates the professional return of Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball) from rehab, testing the team's resilience and veteran instincts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 9 , 2026 Historical drama Jio Hotstar Series:A Thousand Blows - season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes:6 A Thousand Blows follows the primary characters at their lowest points as they navigate a landscape of revenge, scheming, and redemption. Hezekiah Moscow is now a shadow of himself, haunted by the death of his best friend Alec and feeling deeply betrayed by Mary. Meanwhile, a disgraced and alcoholic Sugar Goodson remains estranged from his family. The narrative shifts when Mary Carr returns to Wapping with her loyal lieutenant, Alice Diamond, to reassemble the Forty Elephants gang and execute a high-stakes plan to reclaim her crown. Jan 11, 2026 Spy Thriller Prime Video Series:The Night Manager - Season 2 Language:English,Hindi No Of Episodes:6 Set eight years after the events of the first season, The Night Manager Season 2 follows Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) as he is pulled out of seclusion to face a new, even more sophisticated international arms threat. Recruited once again by British intelligence, Pine must go deeper undercover than ever before, navigating a treacherous landscape of modern global conflict that extends far beyond the legacy of Richard Roper. 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