Trending OTT releases this week (12 January, 2026 to 17 January, 2026): New films and series to watch on JioHotstar, Netflix, Prime Video, Sony LIV, ZEE5

OTT Releases This Week

Title	OTT Release Date	Streaming Platform
Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web	January 14, 2026	Netflix
Kalamkaval	January 16, 2026	Sony LIV
Bha. Bha. Ba	January 16, 2026	Zee5
120 Bahadur	January 16, 2026	Prime Video

Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (January 14 - Netflix)


Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web is a gripping crime thriller web series created by acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey. The series stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role as Superintendent Arjun Meena, a sharp, disciplined, and highly intelligent customs officer at Mumbai Airport. The story follows Arjun Meena as he leads a specialized customs intelligence team on a high-risk mission to dismantle a powerful international smuggling syndicate. The criminal network is controlled by the ruthless and influential Bada Chaudhary, portrayed by Sharad Kelkar. As the investigation deepens, the series explores cat-and-mouse mind games, corruption, and the dark underbelly of global smuggling operations. With its realistic storytelling, intense performances, and fast-paced narrative, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web stands out as a must-watch Indian crime thriller series.

Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web is a gripping crime thriller web series created by acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey. The series stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role as Superintendent Arjun Meena, a sharp, disciplined, and highly intelligent customs officer at Mumbai Airport. The story follows Arjun Meena as he leads a specialized customs intelligence team on a high-risk mission to dismantle a powerful international smuggling syndicate. The criminal network is controlled by the ruthless and influential Bada Chaudhary, portrayed by Sharad Kelkar. As the investigation deepens, the series explores cat-and-mouse mind games, corruption, and the dark underbelly of global smuggling operations. With its realistic storytelling, intense performances, and fast-paced narrative, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web stands out as a must-watch Indian crime thriller series.

Kalamkaval (January 16) - SonyLIV )


Kalamkaval is a gripping Malayalam crime thriller series inspired by the real-life serial killer Cyanide Mohan. The series stars Mammootty in a chilling role as a seemingly charming man who preys on vulnerable women, hiding his dark intentions behind a charismatic exterior. Opposite him, Vinayakan delivers a powerful performance as a sharp and relentless police officer determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths. As the investigation unfolds, Kalamkaval explores themes of manipulation, psychological warfare, and criminal profiling, keeping viewers hooked with its tense narrative and strong performances. With its realistic tone and intense storytelling, Kalamkaval stands out as a must-watch Malayalam crime thriller for fans of true-crime-inspired dramas

Kalamkaval is a gripping Malayalam crime thriller series inspired by the real-life serial killer Cyanide Mohan. The series stars Mammootty in a chilling role as a seemingly charming man who preys on vulnerable women, hiding his dark intentions behind a charismatic exterior. Opposite him, Vinayakan delivers a powerful performance as a sharp and relentless police officer determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths. As the investigation unfolds, Kalamkaval explores themes of manipulation, psychological warfare, and criminal profiling, keeping viewers hooked with its tense narrative and strong performances. With its realistic tone and intense storytelling, Kalamkaval stands out as a must-watch Malayalam crime thriller for fans of true-crime-inspired dramas

Bha. Bha .Ba (January 16) - ZEE5


Bha. Bha. Ba. is a Malayalam action-comedy spoof film starring Dileep in the lead role as an ordinary man who takes an extraordinary step to challenge the system. The story follows him as he kidnaps the newly elected Chief Minister, played by Baiju Santhosh, with the aim of exposing deep-rooted political corruption and drawing attention to unresolved public grievances. What begins as a shocking act soon spirals into a series of chaotic and irrational events, blending sharp humor with social commentary. Through satire, Bha. Bha. Ba. offers a humorous yet thought-provoking take on power, fear, blind devotion, and public respect for authority, making it an entertaining political satire with mass appeal.

Bha. Bha. Ba. is a Malayalam action-comedy spoof film starring Dileep in the lead role as an ordinary man who takes an extraordinary step to challenge the system. The story follows him as he kidnaps the newly elected Chief Minister, played by Baiju Santhosh, with the aim of exposing deep-rooted political corruption and drawing attention to unresolved public grievances. What begins as a shocking act soon spirals into a series of chaotic and irrational events, blending sharp humor with social commentary. Through satire, Bha. Bha. Ba. offers a humorous yet thought-provoking take on power, fear, blind devotion, and public respect for authority, making it an entertaining political satire with mass appeal.

120 Bahadur (January 16 - Prime Video)


120 Bahadur is a powerful Indian war film starring Farhan Akhtar in the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, portraying the heroic true story of the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The film chronicles the extraordinary bravery of 120 Indian Army soldiers from Charlie Company, who stood their ground and fiercely defended their post against nearly 3,000 Chinese troops in one of the most iconic battles in Indian military history.

120 Bahadur is a powerful Indian war film starring Farhan Akhtar in the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, portraying the heroic true story of the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The film chronicles the extraordinary bravery of 120 Indian Army soldiers from Charlie Company, who stood their ground and fiercely defended their post against nearly 3,000 Chinese troops in one of the most iconic battles in Indian military history.