• New OTT releases land on Jan 16 across Netflix, SonyLIV, Prime Video and ZEE5.
  • Highlights include Matt Damon thriller The Rip and Mammootty-led Malayalam action Kalamkaval.
  • Watch historical war drama 120 Bahadur on Prime Video and adult comedy Mastiii 4 on ZEE5.
  • Options span crime thrillers, rom-coms, action and comedy — ready for weekend bingeing.

H2: What’s streaming this Friday (Jan 16)
This Friday sees six new titles across major OTT platforms. The slate includes a Hollywood crime thriller, a Malayalam action-thriller, a wartime drama and light adult comedy. Below is a quick guide to where to watch each release and what to expect.

H3: The Rip — Netflix
Where to watch: Netflix
The Rip is a tense crime thriller starring Matt Damon as Lieutenant Dane Dumars and Ben Affleck as Detective Sergeant JD Byrne. A raid that turns up a stash of cash forces the officers to remain on site overnight to count the money, pushing their friendship and trust to the breaking point. Expect tight performances, moral dilemmas and claustrophobic suspense.

H3: Mastiii 4 — ZEE5
Where to watch: ZEE5
Filmmaker Milap Zaveri returns with Mastiii 4, an adult comedy that follows three married friends seeking thrills outside their routines. The ensemble cast includes Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh. If you’re in the mood for raunchy laughs and broad comic situations, Mastiii 4 delivers light entertainment.

H3: Can This Love Be Translated? — Netflix
Where to watch: Netflix
This new Korean rom-com pairs Kim Seon-ho as a reserved polyglot translator with Go Youn-jung as a global superstar. Their chemistry builds on a reality dating show set-up, blending sweetness with culture-clashing moments. A good pick for rom-com fans who enjoy character-driven romance.

H3: Bha Bha Ba — ZEE5
Where to watch: ZEE5
A Malayalam action-comedy directed by Dhananjay Shankar, Bha Bha Ba stars Dileep and features Mohanlal in a key role. The plot centers on a chaotic kidnapping of the Chief Minister and the fallout that follows, mixing action with comedic beats.

H3: Kalamkaval — SonyLIV
Where to watch: SonyLIV
Kalamkaval brings Mammootty to an action-thriller set in early 2000s Kerala. Directed by Jithin K Jose, the film follows sub-inspector Jayakrishnan (Vinayakan) as he investigates a string of murders and seeks help from Tamil Nadu officer Stanley Das (Mammootty). Expect grounded police procedure, tense investigations and strong performances — a top pick if you’re searching for regional crime drama. (keyword: kalamkaval)

H3: 120 Bahadur — Amazon Prime Video
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
120 Bahadur dramatizes the Battle of Rezang La from the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Farhan Akhtar portrays Major Shaitan Singh and the film honors the bravery of the 120 soldiers who held their ground. The movie blends historical action with emotional stakes and patriotic themes.

H2: Quick pick for the weekend
Choose The Rip for taut suspense, Kalamkaval for regional police drama, 120 Bahadur for history and Mastiii 4 for easy laughs. With options across Netflix, SonyLIV, Prime Video and ZEE5, this Friday gives viewers a varied weekend lineup.

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