The week has a lot in store when it comes to exciting OTT content in Hindi, English, and South Indian films, which will be ideal for relaxation during the Republic Day celebrations and the approaching weekend. The six picks of the week include a set of treasured masterpieces in a combination of thrillers, dramas, and adventure films, offering a host of content for you to explore, whatever the mood may be!
‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’
Feels like that late-night binge where you can’t hit pause-think shadowy deals gone wrong, crooked cops chasing ghosts, and a web of betrayal that pulls you deeper with every episode. This Hindi crime thriller dropped on Netflix, hitting #1 on India charts fast because it nails the gritty smuggling world with raw tension and twists that hit like a gut punch.
‘Steal (Season 1)’
Drops as a pulse-racing English heist thriller where Sophie Turner plays Zara, an ordinary office worker yanked into chaos when armed thieves storm her pension fund workplace, Lochmill Capital, forcing her and buddy Luke (Archie Madekwe) to pull off the robbery of the century. Available to watch on Prime Video this weekend.
‘Sirai’ (Tamil series)
Vikram Prabhu gives a spectacular performance as a wrongly accused teenager who breaks out of custody in 2000s India. A life-and-death manhunt combines with courtroom drama to reveal disturbing social prejudices. Emotional intensity combined with acute observation makes it a must-watch that inspires intense conversations. Arriving on January 23, on ZEE5
‘Cheekatilo’ (Telugu)
Sobhita Dhulipala shines as Sandhya, a fearless true crime podcaster in Hyderabad whose intern’s mysterious death drags her into a nightmare of brutal city secrets and psychological chills. This edge-of-your-seat suspense drops worldwide on Prime Video January 23, 2026, right in your sweet spot, with Hindi dubs for wider appeal, blending raw investigation layers and emotional gut-punches that linger.
‘Finding Her Edge’ (English)
It is a new Canadian teen sports drama series centered on figure skating that premiered on January 22, 2026. It follows Adriana Russo, a talented ice dancer from a skating dynasty, as she navigates a new partnership, lingering feelings for her ex, and family pressures. The show adapts Jennifer Iacopelli’s young adult novel, loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, blending romance, family drama, and competitive skating, available to watch on Netflix
‘Tere Ishq Mein ‘ (Hindi Romance Drama)
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon are utterly charming as they enact this emotional love saga. Rainy confessions, soulful songs, and a classic emotional ride make it perfect for date night or lone viewing. Nothing says love like a heart-wrenching love story. Available to stream on Netflix from January 23.This lineup offers something fresh for every taste, from heart-pounding Hindi thrillers to powerhouse South dramas and English superhero flair.
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