OTT Releases This Week January 12 to 18: From War Epic 120 Bahadur to Heist Comedy Bank of Bhagyalakshmi
BY SACNILK
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. Hired to be her linguistic bridge during an international tour, Ho-jin finds himself constantly translating her misunderstood intentions rather than just her words.
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