Get ready for the long weekend with a mix of high-octane thrillers, soulful romances, and gripping dramas hitting your screens this week.
With Republic Day 2026 around the corner, streaming platforms have dropped a massive lineup of content perfect for a holiday binge. whether you are in the mood for gritty crime sagas, international heists, or heartwarming romance, this week's lineup on Netflix, Prime Video, and ZEE5 has something for everyone.
Here are the top 6 new OTT releases you need to add to your watchlist this weekend.
1. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web (Hindi)
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Crime Thriller
If you love gritty storytelling, Taskaree should be your first pick. This Hindi crime thriller has already shot to #1 on the India charts, and for good reason. The series dives deep into the shadowy world of smuggling, featuring crooked cops, high-stakes betrayals, and raw tension. It’s a fast-paced watch that perfectly captures the "one more episode" vibe.
2. Steal - Season 1 (English)
Platform: Prime Video
Genre: Heist Thriller
Sophie Turner returns to the screen in this pulse-pounding heist thriller. She plays Zara, an ordinary office worker at Lochmill Capital who is thrown into chaos when armed thieves storm her workplace. Teaming up with her friend Luke (played by Archie Madekwe), she is forced to pull off the robbery of the century. Steal promises edge-of-the-seat suspense and high-production action.
3. Tere Ishq Mein (Hindi)
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Romance Drama
For those looking for an emotional escape, Tere Ishq Mein brings together the fresh pairing of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. Premiering on January 23, this saga is filled with rainy confessions, soulful music, and heart-wrenching moments. It is the perfect "date night" movie or a solo watch if you are in the mood for a classic Bollywood love story.
4. Cheekatilo (Telugu)
Platform: Prime Video
Genre: Suspense Thriller
Sobhita Dhulipala shines as Sandhya, a fearless true-crime podcaster in Hyderabad. The story kicks off when her intern’s mysterious death drags her into a nightmare of city secrets and psychological chills. Dropping on January 23, 2026, Cheekatilo is available with Hindi dubs, making it a must-watch for fans of dark, investigative thrillers.
5. Sirai (Tamil)
Platform: ZEE5
Genre: Social Drama / Thriller
Arriving on January 23, Sirai features a spectacular performance by Vikram Prabhu. The series follows a wrongly accused teenager in 2000s India who breaks out of custody, sparking a life-and-death manhunt. Combining courtroom drama with disturbing social commentary, this series is being hailed for its emotional intensity and acute observation of social prejudices.
6. Finding Her Edge (English)
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Teen Sports Drama
Released on January 22, this Canadian series is a treat for fans of sports dramas and young adult fiction. Loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, the show follows Adriana Russo, a talented ice dancer from a skating dynasty. As she navigates a new partnership and lingering feelings for her ex, Finding Her Edge blends competitive figure skating with family pressure and romance.
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