Friday OTT Releases (January 16, 2026): 9 new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more

Friday OTT Releases (January 16, 2026): From Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur, Mammootty's Kalamkaval, to Naseeruddin Shah's Safia/Safdar, take a look at the full list!

120 Bahadur, Kalamkaval

Friday OTT Releases (January 16, 2026): As a new Friday arrives, OTT platforms are unveiling a host of fresh releases, making this the perfect moment to curate your next binge-watch. From Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur, Mammootty's Kalamkaval, to Naseeruddin Shah's Safia/Safdar, here's the full guide to the upcoming OTT releases arriving this Friday, January 16, 2026.

Friday OTT Releases (January 16, 2026)

Safia/Safdar (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

Safia/Safdar promises a poignant tale of a young girl fighting societal norms for her identity, supported by her middle-class family through an arduous journey. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Aditi Subedi and Kanwaljit Singh.

120 Bahadur (Prime Video)

120 Bahadur (2025) tells the true story of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and his 120 soldiers from Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, focusing on their heroic last stand at Rezang La against overwhelming Chinese forces, with Farhan Akhtar playing Major Shaitan Singh. Subscribers of OTTplay will also be able to watch the movie with a top-up option.

Bha.Bha.Ba (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

Bha Bha Ba (Bhayam, Bhakti, Bahumanam) is a 2025 Malayalam comedy-thriller starring Dileep as a common man who kidnaps the Kerala Chief Minister (Baiju Santhosh) from a rally, seeking revenge and attention. On the other hand, a NEA officer (Vineeth Sreenivasan) investigates, which unfolds a chaotic, larger-than-life narrative filled with satire and meta-references. It also has a cameo by Mohanlal as a crime boss.

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Can This Love Be Translated? (Netflix)

Can This Love Be Translated? is a new Netflix K-drama about a precise polyglot interpreter, Joo Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho), who struggles with love, and a popular, confident actress, Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung).

Gurram Paapi Reddy (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

Gurram Paapi Reddy is a 2025 Telugu-language crime comedy film that revolves around a group of individuals attempting to profit from a highly unusual corpse-swapping scheme. The film stars Naresh Agastya as Gurram Paapi Reddy, Faria Abdullah as Soudamini, and others.

Hijack Season 2 (Apple TV)

Season 2 of Hijack moves the action to Berlin’s U-Bahn, where a rush-hour train is hijacked. Idris Elba returns as Sam Nelson, using instincts and psychological tactics in real time to avoid disaster - this time without allies, because personal risk blurs the line between hero and suspect.

Kalamkaval (SonyLIV - OTTplay Premium)

Kalamkaval is a 2025 Malayalam police procedural about a serial killer targeting vulnerable women in early 2000s Kerala. It is inspired by the Cyanide Mohan case, with Mammootty playing the killer and Vinayakan as the determined police officer investigating the case.

Ponies (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Ponies is a spy thriller series starring Emilia Clarke (Bea) and Haley Lu Richardson (Twila) as American embassy secretaries in 1977 Moscow who become undercover CIA agents after their husbands mysteriously die. Their investigation uncovers a vast conspiracy while navigating Cold War espionage as "persons of no interest" (P.O.N.I.E.S.).

The Rip (Netflix)

The Rip reunites Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in an intense R-rated action thriller set within the Miami Police Department. The discovery of millions in untraceable cash sparks greed, paranoia, and betrayal. Based on a true story, the film explores the fine line between police and criminals, where partners turn on each other under increasing pressure.

FAQs:

Q: Where to watch MasterChef India Hindi Season 9?

A: MasterChef India - Hindi is streaming on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium).

Q: Who are the judges for MasterChef India - Hindi Season 9?

A: MasterChef India - Hindi Season 9 marks the return of the "OG" judging trio: Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur.

Q: What does the title Bha.Bha.Ba mean?

A: The title Bha.Bha.Ba is an acronym for Bhayam (Fear), Bhakthi (Devotion), and Bahumanam (Respect). The film is a Malayalam meta-spoof starring Dileep.

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