• New Friday OTT releases arrive Jan 23, 2026, ahead of the Republic Day long weekend.
  • Highlights include Cheekatilo (Prime Video), Tere Ishk Mein (Netflix) and Mark (JioHotstar).
  • A mix of crime, romance, sci‑fi and action across major platforms keeps options wide.

What’s dropping this Friday

Friday’s OTT slate on January 23 brings nine new titles across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, JioHotstar and Lionsgate Play. The lineup spans Telugu crime thrillers, Hindi romance, Kannada fantasy-action and a behind‑the‑scenes space series — offering something for every mood during the long weekend.

Key titles to watch

  • Cheekatilo (Amazon Prime Video): A Telugu crime thriller starring Sobhita Dhulipala as Sandhya, a relentless journalist tracking a serial killer whose crimes span two decades.

  • Tere Ishk Mein (Netflix): A romantic drama about a short‑tempered college student, Shankar (Dhanush), and Mukti (Kriti Sanon), a researcher whose thesis sparks love and rage when she leaves after finishing her work.

  • Mark (JioHotstar): Kichcha Sudeep plays suspended cop Ajay Markandeya in a high‑octane 24‑hour race to thwart a political conspiracy, rescue children and confront a ruthless gangster in Bengaluru.

  • Space Gen: Chandrayaan (JioHotstar): A sci‑fi series dramatizing ISRO scientists’ efforts to recover from Chandrayaan‑2 and achieve the historic soft landing at the Moon’s South Pole with Chandrayaan‑3.

  • 45 (ZEE5): A Kannada fantasy‑action film where Raj B Shetty’s Vinay faces a strange fate after a fatal accident involving a local don’s pet — he’s given 45 days to live.

  • Afterburn (Lionsgate Play): A sci‑fi thriller starring Dave Bautista as a former soldier and treasure hunter who discovers the Mona Lisa may conceal a lost atomic bomb.

  • Gustaakh Ishq (JioHotstar): Set in the late 1990s, this Vibhu Puri‑directed drama follows a struggling Delhi publisher trying to save his family printing press by publishing a reclusive poet.

  • Kaalipotka (ZEE5): A Bengali action thriller about four women whose lives entangle after a shocking accident that results in a death and spirals into danger.

  • Sirai (ZEE5): A Tamil courtroom crime drama following constable Kathivaran escorting a murder‑accused man from prison to court.

How to pick what to watch

If you want edge‑of‑seat thrillers, start with Cheekatilo, Mark or 45. For lighter or character‑driven fare, opt for Tere Ishk Mein or Gustaakh Ishq. Space Gen is the pick for sci‑fi and patriots curious about India’s space story.

Weekend tip

Plan one feature-length film and one series episode to balance time — a fast thriller for immediate payoff and a series like Space Gen for follow‑up bingeing. Check your platform subscriptions ahead of time to avoid surprises.

With genres spread across regional and English language offerings, the January 23 OTT drops give viewers a wide choice — from gritty crime to space drama and romantic turmoil.

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