8 Trending OTT and theatrical releases this week (January 26, 2026 - January 30, 2026): Mardaani 3, Dhurandhar, and more
Trending OTT & theatrical releases this week (January 26, 2026 - January 30, 2026): From Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, & Anupama Parameswaran's Lockdown, here's the full list!
Last Updated: 04.56 PM, Jan 27, 2026
Trending OTT & theatrical releases this week (January 26, 2026 - January 30, 2026): With a new week underway, audiences can anticipate an exciting array of the latest releases on both the OTT platforms and big screens. From Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, & Anupama Parameswaran's Lockdown, here's the full list!
Trending OTT & theatrical releases this week (January 26, 2026 - January 30, 2026)
Mardaani 3 - January 30 (Theatres)
Mardaani 3 follows Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani Mukerji), now part of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as she takes on a critical case involving the disappearance of over 90 young girls within a few months. Shivani faces her toughest opponent yet, a ruthless, calculating and cold-blooded mastermind known as "Amma", who runs a nationwide smuggling network under the guise of a beggar syndicate.
Lockdown - January 30 (Theatres)
Lockdown is a Tamil survival thriller starring Anupama Parameswaran as Anita, a woman facing an unwanted pregnancy, fear, and stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Directed by A.R. Jeeva, the film portrays the emotional turmoil and resilience of a person trapped at home while trying to deal with a crisis.
Gandhi Talks - January 30 (Theatres)
Gandhi Talks is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language dark comedy silent film directed by Kishore Pandurang Belekar, featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, and Aditi Rao Hydari. The story follows an unemployed man (Sethupathi) who tries to loot a bankrupt businessman (Swamy), exploring themes of greed and social degradation through expressive, visual storytelling.
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 - January 29 (Netflix)
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 (releasing January 29, 2026) focuses on the bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) as he embraces a "Cinderella" romance with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). He meets her at his mother’s masquerade ball, not realising she is a maid working for the tyrannical Lady Araminta.
Dhurandhar - January 30 (Netflix)
Dhurandhar is a high-stakes espionage thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, following an Indian undercover agent (Ranveer Singh) who demolishes the Lyari underworld in Karachi to dismantle a terror network led by Akshaye Khanna. The film, inspired by real events like the IC-814 hijacking and the 2001 Parliament attack, features a major cast including R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal.
Sarvam Maya - January 30 (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)
Sarvam Maya (2025) is a Malayalam comedy-horror drama directed by Akhil Sathyan, starring Nivin Pauly, Riya Shibu, and Aju Varghese. The story follows Prabhendu, an atheist guitarist from a traditional priest family who reluctantly returns to his hometown in Palakkad and begins assisting his cousin, Roopesh, in conducting rituals.
Vallathu Vashathe Kallan - January 30
Valathu Vashathe Kallan, directed by Jeethu Joseph, is a Malayalam crime drama releasing on January 30, 2026, starring Biju Menon and Joju George. The film focuses on a high-level investigation that begins after Samuel Joseph’s (Joju) uncovers a mystery in his life, which forces him to involve CI Antony Xavier (Biju) to uncover the truth.
Mayasabha - The Hall of Illusion - January 30 (Theatres)
Mayasabha - The Hall of Illusion (2026), directed by Tumbbad fame Rahi Anil Barve, is a Hindi psychological thriller-fantasy film releasing on January 30, 2026. The story centres on a producer, his son, and two intruders who are trapped in an abandoned Mumbai theatre, surrounded by a hidden treasure trove of gold, intense greed, and fear within an atmospheric setting.
OTT and theatrical FAQs:
Q: When will Bridgerton Season 4 release?
A: Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1, consisting of 4 episodes, is set to premiere on Netflix on January 29, 2026. Meanwhile, the remaining four (Part 2) episodes will arrive on February 26, 2026.
Q: Is Dhurandhar available on OTT?
A: The blockbuster spy-thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on January 30, 2026.
Q: Where to watch Kalamkaval?
A: Mammootty's Kalamkaval is streaming on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium).