Most-awaited Tamil OTT releases in January 2026 on JioHotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sony LIV, Aha, ZEE5

Here is the list of Tamil titles, including Angammal, Sirai and more that are expected to get an OTT release sometime in January 2026. Take a look here...

Tamil OTT releases January 2026

New Year 2026 is around the corner, and that means Tamil cinema is looking forward to some updates and titles. With two major films -Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi - to hit theatres, here are some Tamil titles set to release on OTT in January 2026.

Most-awaited Tamil OTT releases in January 2026

Angammal – (OTT release yet to be announced)

Angammal is a drama film starring Geetha Kailasam in the lead role and directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan. The film is adapted from Perumal Murugan’s story Kodithuni and revolves around a mother, who is coerced by her younger son to wear a saree blouse so as to look presentable in front of his lover’s well-to-do family. Angammal explores the themes of liberation, identity, and independence through the lens of a rural, middle-aged woman.

LBW – JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium (OTT release yet to be announced)

The sports drama web series revolves around the game of cricket and a coach who comes to train a young team. After a washed-up PT teacher takes up the role of training a bunch of misfit students, the duo comes together to create a legacy. The show is directed by GK, and stars Vikranth in his OTT debut.

Sirai – ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium (OTT release date yet to be announced)

Sirai is a crime drama starring actor Vikram Prabhu in the lead role. It revolves around an escort cop who has to produce an accused to the local court. But during their journey, the accused escaped with a police rifle, making the cops go berserk about the situation. The film is directed by Suresh Rajakumari, with a story penned by director Tamizh of Taanakkaran fame.

Also read: Sirai movie 2025: Release date, plot, cast, OTT partner; Everything to know about Vikram Prabhu’s cop drama

Retta Thala – (OTT release yet to be announced)

Retta Thala is an action thriller film starring Arun Vijay in dual roles. The film is helmed by Kris Thirukumaran and stars Siddhi Idnani as the female lead. The film promises a gritty actioner along with some high-octane drama and entertainment. The film has music by Sam CS.

Also read: Retta Thala movie 2025: Release date, cast, runtime and everything to know about Arun Vijay starrer

Kombuseevi – (OTT release yet to be announced)

Kombuseevi is a gangster drama, which stars Sarathkumar and Shanmuga Pandian, the son of late actor Vijayakanth. Helmed by filmmaker Ponram, the ensemble cast also includes Tharnika, Anaira Gupta, George Maryan, and Sujith Shankar. Kombuseevi is based on true events in areas surrounding Vaigai Dam and the conflict between two villages.

Tamil releases January 2026 FAQs

Q. What is the most expected Tamil movie in 2026?

A. Films like Jana Nayagan, Jailer 2, and Karuppu are some of the most expected films of 2025 in Tamil.

Q. Which movie will release in Pongal in 2026?

A. Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi will release for Pongal 2026.

Q. What is the upcoming movie of Sivakarthikeyan?

A. Sivakarthikeyan's next film is period drama Parasakthi set to release on January 14.

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