What to watch on Prime Video, Zee 5, Disney + Hotstar, Netflix and other OTT platforms in January

Sandeep Vanga Reddy's highly controversial Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Animal' will drop on Netflix on January 26.

OTT platforms are all set to captivate audiences with a diverse array of content at the beginning of the year. January will see highly anticipated films of last year like Animal and Sam Bahadur make their OTT debut. With many a series making their digital debut, the viewers will have a plethora of choices for their binge-watching pleasure. From gripping dramas to reality shows, to sci-fi adventures and side-splitting comedies, OTT platforms are geared up with a smorgasbord of content that will cater to every taste. Once again, streaming giants will vie for audience attention with exclusive releases, showcasing the industry's commitment to producing quality content directly accessible to global audiences. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, January 2024 will mark another milestone in the era of OTT dominance, affirming its position as a powerhouse in the world of entertainment. Here’s our list of what to look out for:

Bitconned, Netflix, January 1

Directed by Bryan Storkel. starring Ray Trapani, this true-crime documentary has  three men scam millions as they exploit the freewheeling cryptocurrency market.

The Brothers Sun, Netflix, January 4

Created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, this black comedy action television series stars Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan, Joon Lee and others.

Delicious in Dungeon Season 1, Netflix, January 4

This is a Japanese fantasy comedy manga series written and illustrated by Ryōko Kui.

Society of the Snow, Netflix, January 4

This is based on the true story of the Uruguayan rugby team that got stranded in the snow clad Andes for 72 days after a plane crash. The survivors eventually had to eat the bodies of those who died.

James May: Our Man in India, Prime Video, January 5

The new season of the travel documentary series will see the legendary television presenter and journalist take on his greatest adventure yet: a 3,000 mile coast-to-coast epic journey across India.

Good Grief, Netflix, January 5

We loved Dan Levy in Schitt’s Creek and now the talented artiste has come up with this film about a person grieving after his famous writer husband dies. This comedy-drama written, and starring himself is his directorial debut.

Tejas, Zee 5, January 5

Touted to be one among Hindi film industry’s biggest box-office disasters in both domestic and overseas markets within the first two days of release, this action thriller written and directed by Sarvesh Mewara has Kangana Ranaut in the lead with Anshul Chauhan and Varun Mitra.

Foe, Prime Video, January 5

Starring Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, this science fiction psychological thriller is based on Iain Reid's 2018 novel of the same name. Directed by Garth Davis it is about a couple whose life is disrupted when a stranger visits with startling proposal.

Killer soup, Netflix, January 11

Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, this crime thriller series blends in humour and quirkiness. With an exceptional cast including Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sensharma, Nasser, Sayaji Shinde and Lal, this potboiler series is about a talentless home chef who conspires to replace her husband with her lover.

Role Play, Prime Video, January 12

Directed by Thomas Vincent, this action thriller comedy has Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo, Connie Nielsen, and Bill Nighy in prominent roles. It is about the protagonist Emma who also has a secret life as an assassin for hire.

Hazbin Hotel Season 1, Prime Video, January 19

Created by Vivienne Medrano, this R-rated, animated musical comedy set in hell, is about Charlie Morningstar, the princess of hell and her attempts to rehabilitate demons.

Love on the Spectrum US Season 2, Netflix, January 19

Into its second season this insightful and heartwarming docu-reality series, is on people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the world of dating and relationships.

Indian Police Force Season 1, Prime Video, January 19

Directed by Rohit Shetty and Sushwanth Prakash, this series stars Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Vivek Anand Oberoi, Mukesh Rishi, Shweta Ashok Tiwari, Mrinal Kulkarni, Nikitin Dheer, Sharad Kelkar, and other.

Karmaa Callliing, Disney, January 26

Adapted from the American drama series Revenge, this series, directed by Ruchi Narain took 10 years to make. The series stars Raveena Tandon, Namrata Sheth, Varun Sood and others.

Animal, Netflix, January 26

Directed and edited by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, this action-drama starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Tripti Dimri is touted to be the third highest-grossing Indian film of 2023. Made with a budget of 100 crores, Animal grossed Rs 880 crore.

Sam Bahadur, Zee 5, January 26

Based on the life of India's first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw whose career spanned four decades and five wars, this Meghna Gulzar film has Vicky Kaushal portraying the role Sam. This is Vicky’s second collaboration with Meghna after Raazi.