Friday OTT Releases: 8 New Movies & Shows to Watch

Here’s a handy list of new movies and series releasing on OTT platforms this Friday, January 23, 2026.

From crime thrillers and romantic dramas to adult comedies and true-story-based films, there’s something for everyone across Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video and more.

1. Cheekatilo – Amazon Prime Video

This Telugu crime thriller stars Sobhita Dhulipala as Sandhya, a true-crime podcaster investigating her best friend’s mysterious death. As she digs deeper, she is pulled into a dark and dangerous world. Readmore!

2. Mastiii 4 – ZEE5

Directed by Milap Zaveri, this fourth instalment of the adult comedy franchise features Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi. The trio gets a one-week “love visa” from their wives, but things spiral into chaos when the wives decide to enjoy the same freedom.

3. Space Gen: Chandrayaan – JioHotstar

This series traces the journey of Indian Space Research Organisation from the Chandrayaan-2 setback to the historic success of Chandrayaan-3. The show stars Shriya Saran and Nakuul Mehta.

4. Gustaakh Ishq – JioHotstar

Set in the late 1990s, the film follows Nawabuddin Saifuddin Rahman, also called Pappan (Vijay Varma), who tries to revive his late father’s printing press.

His journey takes him to Punjab in search of a reclusive poet (Naseeruddin Shah), but he ends up falling in love with the poet’s daughter Minni (Fatima Sana Shaikh). The film explores the conflict between ambition and love.

5. Mark – JioHotstar

The Kannada action thriller features Sudeep as a suspended SP who returns to investigate violent incidents across Karnataka. The case leads him to uncover a major child-trafficking network.

6. Tere Ishq Mein – Netflix

Starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, the film follows two former lovers who meet years later under emotional and dramatic circumstances, forcing them to face their unresolved past.

7. Sirai – ZEE5

In this intense thriller, Vikram Prabhu plays a police officer escorting a murder convict (LK Akshay Kumar). During the journey, shocking truths emerge, questioning the justice system itself.

8. The Big Fake – Netflix

Set in 1970s Rome, this Italian crime drama is inspired by the real-life story of Toni Chichiarelli, an artist who becomes a master forger for criminal gangs. The film explores ambition, crime and the price of talent.

With this mix of genres and languages, this Friday’s OTT lineup promises plenty of binge-worthy content for all kinds of viewers.