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OTT Releases This Week (Jan 26–Feb 1): Dhurandhar, Daldal, Wonder Man, Bridgerton Season 4 & More

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OTT Releases This Week (Jan 26–Feb 1): Dhurandhar, Daldal, Wonder Man, Bridgerton Season 4 & More
30 Jan 2026
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As January takes its final bow, OTT platforms are rolling out a packed lineup of movies and series across genres, ranging from high-octane action thrillers and psychological crime dramas to romance, fantasy, and sports-based stories. With several highly anticipated titles arriving this week, audiences are in for a binge-worthy end to the month.

Here’s a detailed look at the top OTT releases of the week (January 26 – February 1).

Dhurandhar

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 30, 2026

  • OTT Platform: Netflix

  • Genre: Action, Thriller

  • Cast: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is an intense action thriller that follows a spy named Hamza Ali Mazar (Ranveer Singh) on a dangerous undercover mission within Karachi’s underworld. As part of the Dhurandhar operation, he infiltrates terror networks while facing threats from gangsters, an ISI agent, and a corrupt police officer. Inspired by true events, the film is packed with gripping sequences designed to keep viewers hooked.

Daldal

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 30, 2026

  • OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

  • Genre: Crime, Thriller

  • Cast: Bhumi Pednekar, Rahul Bhat, Jaya Bhattacharya, Ananth Mahadevan

Set in Mumbai, Daldal centres on DCP Rita Ferreria, portrayed by Bhumi Pednekar, who is newly appointed to the Mumbai Crime Branch. As a series of murders terrifies the city, she takes on the investigation while battling past trauma, institutional corruption, and imposter syndrome. The series offers a fresh psychological take on crime, focusing on the roots of trauma and violence.

Gustaakh Ishq

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 27, 2026

  • OTT Platform: JioHotstar

  • Genre: Drama

  • Cast: Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharib Hashmi

Set in the 1990s, Gustaakh Ishq follows Nawabuddin (Vijay Varma), who is determined to save his late father’s printing press, which he considers a cultural legacy. His journey to Malerkotla introduces him to poet Aziz Beg, under whom he becomes a shagird. Complications arise when Nawabuddin falls in love with the poet’s daughter, leading to a layered story of romance, tradition, ambition, and emotional conflict.

Devkhel

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 30, 2026

  • OTT Platform: Zee 5

  • Genre: Psychological Crime, Thriller

  • Cast: Prajaktta Mali, Yatin Karyekar, Veena Jamkar, Sayali Deodhar, Magesh Desai

Directed by Chandrakant Gaikwad, Devkhel is a Marathi psychological crime thriller set in the coastal village of Devtali. Every year, on Holi Purnima, a villager dies mysteriously. While locals believe it to be mythical punishment, a logical police officer investigates the killings, exposing deep-rooted superstitions, cultural trauma, and disturbing human behaviour.

Champion

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 29, 2026

  • OTT Platform: Netflix

  • Genre: Sports, Periodic Drama

  • Cast: Roshann Meka, Anaswara Ranjan, Kalyan Nandamuri, Murli Sharma

Set in the pre-independence era, Champion is a Telugu sports drama revolving around a talented footballer from Secunderabad who dreams of building a career in London. His ambitions are derailed due to his anti-British father’s past, forcing him into dangerous circumstances involving weapon smuggling and the Nizam–Razakar conflict. The film explores passion, sacrifice, and emotional struggle.

Sarvam Maya

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 30, 2026

  • OTT Platform: JioHotstar

  • Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

  • Cast: Nivin Pauly, Riya Shibhu, Aju Varghese, Priya Prakash Varrier

Written and directed by Akhil Sathyan, Sarvam Maya is a Malayalam comedy-fantasy film about an atheist musician who also works as a part-time priest. His life turns upside down after befriending a ghost. Their unusual bond leads to humour, emotional closure, and reflections on life, blending comedy with family drama.

Patang

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 30, 2026

  • OTT Platform: Sun NXT

  • Genre: Comedy, Sport

  • Cast: S.P. Charan, Keshav Deepak, S.S. Kaanchi, Pranav Kaushik

Directed by Praneeth Prattipati, Patang is a Telugu sports comedy drama that follows two best friends whose lives become complicated after falling for the same girl. The story later shifts to a high-stakes kite competition, exploring loyalty, friendship, romance, and rivalry.

The Wrecking Crew

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 28, 2026

  • OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

  • Genre: Action, Comedy

  • Cast: Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Frankie Adams

Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, The Wrecking Crew is an American action-comedy film about two estranged brothers who reunite to uncover the truth behind their father’s mysterious death. Their investigation reveals buried secrets and shocking conspiracies that threaten to tear their family apart.

Wonder Man

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 28, 2026

  • OTT Platform: JioHotstar

  • Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

  • Cast: Ben Kingsley, Arian Moayed, X Mayo, Yahya Abdul Mateen II

Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, Wonder Man is a Marvel mini-series centred on a Hollywood actor who unexpectedly gains superpowers and becomes the new Wonder Man. The eight-episode series releases weekly and blends action, comedy, and superhero spectacle.

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1

Release Details

  • Release Date: January 29, 2026

  • OTT Platform: Netflix

  • Genre: Romance, Drama

  • Cast: Luke Thompson, Claudia Jessei, Nicola Coughlan, Florence Hunt, Isabella Wei

Created by Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton Season 4 focuses on Benedict Bridgerton, the second-oldest sibling, as he falls for a mysterious woman named Sophie Baek during a masquerade ball hosted by his mother Violet. Sophie’s Cinderella-like past, hidden ambitions, and secrets add intrigue and emotional depth to the story.

Conclusion

With genres spanning action, crime, romance, fantasy, sports, and superhero adventures, this week’s OTT lineup offers something for every viewer. From big-ticket releases like Dhurandhar and Bridgerton Season 4 to thought-provoking series like Daldal and Devkhel, January ends with a binge-worthy bang across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee 5, and Sun NXT.

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