Latest Bollywood OTT releases (January 5, 2026 to January 11, 2026) to watch on Netflix, Sony LIV, JioHotstar, ZEE5
January 2026 OTT: Netflix, Sony LIV & ZEE5 debut De De Pyaar De 2, Freedom at Midnight S2, Shark Tank S5, and MasterChef India, featuring a mix of romance, history, true crime, and reality TV.
Last Updated: 01.09 PM, Jan 06, 2026
OTT platforms are launching a spectacular schedule for the first full week of January 2026, providing an ideal combination of thrilling historical drama, comedic sequels, and high-octane reality in Hindi. Viewers may relive the culinary brilliance of MasterChef India and the entrepreneurial ferocity of Shark Tank India Season 5 on Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) from January 5 through 11. This week, Netflix has the highly anticipated romantic comedy De De Pyaar De 2, and Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) has the historically insightful Freedom at Midnight Season 2 for aficionados of written storytelling. There is content for every type of binge-watcher this week across Netflix, Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium), JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium), and ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium). Whether you're in the mood for chilling true-crime investigations like Honeymoon Se Hatya, cross-continental family drama like Heer Express, or romantic chaos like Splitsvilla X6, plenty of options are available.
Latest Bollywood OTT releases (January 5, 2026 to January 11, 2026)
| Title | OTT Release Date | Streaming Platform |
| MasterChef India – Hindi (Season 9) | January 5, 2026 | Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) |
| Shark Tank India (Season 5) | January 5, 2026 | Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) |
| Heer Express | January 6, 2026 | JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) |
| De De Pyaar De 2 | January 9, 2026 | Netflix |
| Freedom at Midnight (Season 2) | January 9, 2026 | Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) |
| Honeymoon Se Hatya | January 9, 2026 | ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) |
| Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa | January 9, 2026 | JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) |
De De Pyaar De 2 - January 9 (Netflix)
De De Pyaar De 2 continues the story of the original film's protagonists Ashish (Ajay Devgn), a 51-year-old NRI living in London, and Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh), a 27-year-old girlfriend, as they make their way to Chandigarh to ask her family for their blessing. Meeting Ayesha's parents, Rakesh (R. Madhavan) and Anju (Gautami Kapoor), causes friction between the couple right away. Rakesh, who is almost Ashish's age, thinks the connection is inappropriate. To create distance between them, Rakesh enlists Aditya (Meezaan Jafri), Ayesha's childhood friend, to pursue her. This plan causes a cascade of confusing situations and emotional trials. The film ends with the family getting over their customary objections and welcoming the atypical couple, following a dramatic conclusion in which Ayesha schemes a "revenge" to make Ashish fight for their love.
Freedom at Midnight Season 2 begins in the days immediately following India's independence from British rule in 1947 and explores the complicated and tumultuous events that followed. This season examines both the human toll of the huge refugee crisis and the formidable political challenge of uniting more than 500 princely states into one nation, while the first season concentrated on the events leading up to the power transfer. The series portrays the emotional toll of border redrawing as powerful figures like Jawaharlal Nehru (Sidhant Gupta), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Rajendra Chawla), and Mahatma Gandhi (Chirag Vohra) deal with diplomatic crises and internal discontent. A deep dive into the political and social forces, as well as the individual sacrifices, that formed independent India's identity is what viewers can expect from this season.
Umesh Shukla's Heer Express recounts the life of Divita Juneja (Heer Walia), a gifted Punjabi girl whose mother dies when she is a little girl, as she is raised by her two loving uncles, Sanjay Mishra and Gulshan Grover. Olivia, a British woman, asks her to come to London to save a failing Indian restaurant, which dramatically changes her life. When Heer finally gets there, she has to deal with the cultural shock, falls in love with a local driver named Ronny (Prit Kamani), and then finds out that TJ (Ashutosh Rana), the restaurant owner, is actually her long-lost father. Through a series of heartbreaking disclosures and a high-stakes horse-riding competition, Heer tries to preserve the business from TJ's bitter son and heal her divided family. The film blends family drama, romance, and a bit of sports action.
A chilling five-part true-crime docudrama series, Honeymoon Se Hatya delves into the murky path from marital pleasure to deadly treachery. The story is mostly based on the notorious "Blue Drum" murder case out of Meerut and follows the real-life tale of Muskan, who, after getting married, plotted to murder her husband, Saurabh, with the help of her boyfriend, Sahil. Through expert interviews and dramatic reenactments, the series explores the psychological motivations behind the crime, which involved dismembering the victims and hiding their remains inside a cement-filled drum. It also discusses the deeper themes of control, infidelity, and the hidden fractures that can lead to horrific domestic violence.
"Desh Front Foot Par Chal Raha Hai" is the slogan for Season 9 of MasterChef India – Hindi, which celebrates the varied micro-cuisines of the nation and the landmark "Pride of India" theme. For the first time ever, MasterChef Jodi couples competitors rather than individuals, with unconventional pairings including siblings, father-in-law and daughter-in-law teams, and mother-daughter teams among them. The show features the long-awaited return of the "OG" judging trio—Kunal Kapur, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar—who guide the home cooks through a series of challenging tests and mystery boxes meant to bring attention to their unique backgrounds and the traditions passed down through generations. This season's goal is to highlight India's changing culinary identity through a combination of moving storytelling and technical brilliance.
Embracing the theme "Yeh Season Hai Time Se Aage", Shark Tank India Season 5 ushers in a new era of growth and intensity for the business reality show. Season 5's expanded investor panel includes fan favourites like Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta, as well as six new "sharks" from fields like renewable energy, aviation, and beauty. Mohit Yadav and Shaily Mehrotra round out the group. A standout feature of this installment is Campus Special, a new show that aims to support and guide student-run businesses and innovations at the university level. Sustainability, agritech, and scalable solutions from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities will take centre stage in the 2026 season, which departs from the "educational" tone of previous years and instead adopts a high-pressure boardroom atmosphere. Judges place a premium on sound unit economics rather than emotive backstories.
Contestants in MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa (Season 16) face a high-stakes "Dil ya Deal" dilemma, where they must decide whether to prioritise real emotional relationships or huge financial benefits. "Queen of Hearts" Sunny Leone and "King of Hearts" Karan Kundrra return to the franchise to help a fresh batch of individuals navigate the intricacies of modern dating amid the picturesque backdrop of Mahabalipuram. The season's "Mischief Maker" duo—Uorfi Javed and Nia Sharma—are responsible for adding to the mayhem by setting in motion unforeseen developments and surprises. This season explores the question of whether love or ambition will win out in the end as candidates face daunting physical obstacles and emotional quandaries on their path to the crown.
FAQs:
Q: When and where is De De Pyaar De 2 releasing on OTT?
A: De De Pyaar De 2 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on January 9, 2026.
Q: Who are the new judges in Shark Tank India Season 5?
A: In addition to fan favorites like Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta, Shark Tank India Season 5 introduces six new "sharks" from diverse industries. New panelists include Hardik Kothiya (Renewable Energy), Kanika Tekriwal (Aviation), Mohit Yadav (Skincare/Minimalist), Shaily Mehrotra (Beauty/Fixderma), and Pratham Mittal (Education/Masters' Union).
Q: Is Freedom at Midnight Season 2 a direct sequel?
A: Yes. While Freedom at Midnight Season 1 focused on the events leading up to the 1947 Partition, Season 2 (releasing January 9 on Sony LIV [OTTplay Premium]) picks up immediately after Independence. It explores the tumultuous aftermath, including the refugee crisis and the massive political challenge of integrating over 500 princely states into the Indian Union.