Friday OTT Releases (January 9, 2026): 13 new movies and series to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more
Friday OTT Releases (January 9, 2026): From Ajay Devgn's De De Pyaar De 2 to Nikkhil Advani's Freedom at Midnight 2, take a look at the full list!
Last Updated: 12.42 PM, Jan 08, 2026
Friday OTT Releases (January 9, 2026): It's a new Friday again, and with it comes that familiar wave of excitement as OTT platforms are churning out new releases, making it the perfect time to update your watchlist. From Ajay Devgn's De De Pyaar De 2 to Nikkhil Advani's Freedom at Midnight 2, here's the full guide to the upcoming OTT releases arriving this Friday, January 9, 2026.
Friday OTT Releases (January 9, 2026)
A Thousand Blows Season 2 (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)
A Thousand Blows Season 2 continues the story of Jamaican immigrants Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Munroe in 1880s London's violent boxing underworld, focusing on Hezekiah's rise and conflict with boxer Sugar Goodson.
Akhanda 2 - Thaandavam (Netflix )
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam continues the saga of Nandamuri Balakrishna as the powerful Aghori warrior Akhanda. He returns to protect India from a Chinese-backed biowarfare plot targeting the Maha Kumbh Mela. The film features a mix of high-level action, spirituality, and a fight for religion against a backdrop of political intrigue.
Angammal (Sun NXT - OTTplay Premium)
Angammal is a 2024 Tamil drama film about a free-spirited, widowed matriarch who refuses to wear a blouse, leading to conflict with her doctor son, Pavalam, when he wants to impress his wealthy in-laws.
Balti (Prime Video)
Balti is a 2025 Malayalam gangster sports film about four young kabaddi players from a border town who become entangled in crime, betrayal, and gang warfare, exploring themes of friendship and revenge amidst intense action. It stars Shane Nigam, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, and is directed by Unni Sivalingam. Meanwhile, subscribers of OTTplay Premium will be able to watch the film with a top-up option.
De De Pyaar De 2 (Netflix)
De De Pyaar De 2 continues the story of 55-year-old NRI Ashish (Ajay Devgn) and his much younger girlfriend, 31-year-old Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh), as they try to get her "modern" parents' approval for marriage. This leads to hilarious clashes, family drama and battles of wits, especially with Ayesha's father Rakesh (R. Madhavan), who tries to break them up by introducing her to his childhood friend Aditya (Meezaan Jafri).
Freedom at Midnight Season 2 (SonyLIV - OTTplay Premium)
Freedom at Midnight Season 2 is likely to get an early release on January 8, while its original release date is January 9. The plot continues the historical drama, focusing on the intense aftermath of Indian Independence, including the massive refugee crisis and border demarcation, with the core cast of Sidhant Gupta as Nehru, Chirag Vohra as Gandhi, and Rajendra Chawla as Patel returning alongside new faces like Anurag Thakur.
Honeymoon Se Hatya (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)
Honeymoon Se Hatya is a Hindi true-crime docu-series that explores real-life cases where wives murdered their husbands. This five-part series combines factual narratives, entertainment, interviews with journalists, investigators and family members, and archival material to examine the psychological, social and psychological factors behind these crimes.
Kaalratri Season 2 (Hoichoi)
Kaalratri Season 2 continues the Bengali crime thriller's story with Debi (Soumitrisha Kundoo) back in the haunted Roy Barman mansion. The family faces new murders targeting their children, uncovering deep family secrets, betrayals, and a cold-blooded killer.
Mask (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)
The 2025 Tamil action-thriller film Mask, starring Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah, follows a corrupt private detective who is forced to track down a mysterious group of masked robbers who steal a large amount of black money from a seemingly philanthropic but illegal businessman.
People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix)
People We Meet on Vacation, based on Emily Henry's novel, follows opposites Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth), who take annual summer vacations for a decade until a falling out stops them. Poppy goes on one last trip to repair their fractured friendship and confront the unspoken romantic feelings that have long complicated their bond.
Splitsvilla X6 (Season 16) (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)
MTV Splitsvilla X6 (Season 16) is a reality dating show with the theme of Pyaar ya Paisa (Love or Money), where contestants must choose between genuine emotional connections and financial rewards. The show is hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra.
The Pitt Season 2 (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)
The Pitt Season 2 takes place ten months after Season 1, following the staff of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre during another single 15-hour shift. It focuses on themes of resilience, mental health, and the ethics of technology in healthcare.
The Thing with Feathers (LionsgatePlay - OTTplay Premium)
The Thing with Feathers (2025) is a surreal psychological drama about a grieving father (Benedict Cumberbatch) raising two sons after his wife's sudden death, whose overwhelming grief manifests as a giant, human-sized crow that invades their home, serving as a chaotic, unwanted guide through grief.
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: Who are the new Sharks in Shark Tank India Season 5?
A: Shark Tank India Season 5 blends experience with fresh perspective as stalwarts Anupam Mittal and Ritesh Agarwal are joined by six new Sharks. The latest additions include Mohit Yadav of Minimalist, Kanika Tekriwal from JetSetGo, and Pratham Mittal, founder of Masters’ Union. The season premieres January 5, 2026, on Sony LIV, available through OTTplay Premium.