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Your Weekend Watchlist: New Movies & Shows dropping on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar & othersLooking for the perfect weekend binge? Don’t miss out on exciting new releases like the socially charged Dhandoraa and the suspenseful Taskaree. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best series and films to stream this Makar Sankranthi weekend.
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Mahasenha

Mahasenha follows the battle over a mythical Yaali idol in the Kurangani forests. Protected by the elephant Sena and the tribal Senguttuvan, the sacred relic becomes the target of a corrupt system, curious trekkers, and a shadowy tribal leader named Ganga.

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Where to watch: aha

Language: Tamil

Date: January 13, 2026

Anantha

The 2026 Telugu anthology Anantha explores the life and legacy of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, focusing on his divine grace and the miracles attributed to the spiritual leader.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Language: Telugu & Others

Date: January 13, 2026

Tell Me Lies: Season 3

Season 3 returns to Baird College as Lucy and Stephen’s toxic romance reignites. Following Evan’s explosive wedding confession, the group faces devastating fallout while Stephen turns darker and Lucy becomes embroiled in a plagiarism scandal.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Language: English

Date: January 13, 2026

Dust Bunny

In Bryan Fuller’s Dust Bunny, 10-year-old Aurora hires her hitman neighbour (Mads Mikkelsen) to kill the monster that ate her family. The mission takes a dark turn when the hitman discovers the "monster" is tied to real assassins hunting him.

Where to watch: Prime Video (Rent)

Language: English

Date: January 13, 2026

Rebuilding

After a catastrophic wildfire claims his family ranch, reserved cowboy Dusty Fraser must start over in a FEMA trailer camp. The film follows his journey to find a new community while attempting to bridge the gap with his estranged young daughter.

Where to watch: Prime Video (Rent)

Language: English

Date: January 13, 2026

Rental Family

Brendan Fraser stars as Philip, a struggling actor in Tokyo who joins a "rental family" agency. As he performs fake roles for clients, the lines between acting and reality blur, leading to deep, unexpected connections with a single mother and her child.

Where to watch: Prime Video (Rent)

Language: English

Date: January 13, 2026

Song Sung Blue

Based on a true story, Song Sung Blue chronicles the lives of Milwaukee’s Mike and Claire Sardina. It explores their joyful partnership and musical success as a tribute band, navigating personal hardships and life-altering tragedies while holding onto their bond through the power of music.

Where to watch: Prime Video (Rent)

Language: English

Date: January 13, 2026

The Boyfriend: Season 2

In snowy Hokkaido, new friendships and romances unfold as a fresh group of men navigate first love, unrequited crushes and feelings left on ice.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: January 13, 2026

Dhandoraa

Set over 24 hours, Dhandoraa follows the aftermath of Shivaji’s death in a rural community. The film balances authenticity with dark satire, focusing on four characters as they navigate the emotional chaos and deep-seated social prejudices triggered by the funeral rites.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Language: Telugu & Others

Date: January 14, 2026

Taskaree

Neeraj Pandey’s Taskaree stars Emraan Hashmi as Superintendent Arjun Meena, leader of an elite Mumbai Airport customs team. The series follows their high-stakes battle against a global syndicate led by Bada Choudhary, blending strategic crime-fighting with intense political drama.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: Hindi

Date: January 14, 2026

Pole To Pole With Will Smith

In Pole to Pole, Will Smith pushes his physical limits to traverse the globe. From local cultures to humanity's impact on nature, the series follows his search for happiness and meaning while navigating Earth’s most challenging terrains.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Language: English

Date: January 14, 2026

Love Through a Prism

In early 1900s London, a young Japanese woman enrolls in a famous art school, only to be surprised when rivalry with a gifted classmate becomes romance.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: January 15, 2026

Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

When a lavish country house party ends in murder, a witty young aristocrat sets out to solve the mystery in this adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: January 15, 2026

The Upshaws: Part 7

As Regina makes a run for office and Bennie's garage falls on hard times, the Upshaws will always find a way to keep it real, loud and full of love.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: January 15, 2026

To Love, To Lose

A star-crossed romance seals the fate of two families when a woman trying to save her family restaurant falls for the surly heir of a debt collector.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: January 15, 2026

Kirkkan

A young girl's murder triggers an investigation that refuses simple solutions. The story highlights how minor details carry immense weight, proving that justice often demands a devastating emotional price.

Where to watch: SunNXT

Language: Malayalam

Date: January 15, 2026

The Rip

Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: January 16, 2026

Can This Love Be Translated?

The emotions of a celebrity and her interpreter get lost in translation as they travel the world filming a TV show. Will love find its own language?

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: January 16, 2026

Kalamkaval

Set in the early 2000s, officer Jayakrishnan (Vinayakan) tracks a serial killer (Mammootty) targeting women across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The investigation turns into a deadly game of wits when the killer, Stanley, infiltrates the police task force to sabotage the hunt from within.

Where to watch: SonyLiv

Language: Malayalam & Others

Date: January 16, 2026

Bha Bha Bha

Centering on a conman who avoids trouble, this Dileep-starrer blends real-life incidents with a large ensemble cast, including Mohanlal and the Sreenivasan brothers. Despite its ambitious script, the film’s second half is noted for losing focus in favour of excessive guest appearances.

Where to watch: Zee5

Language: Malayalam

Date: January 16, 2026

Gurram Paapi Reddy

An enigmatic stranger recruits a trio to dig up and swap a body from a grave. However, the mission takes a dark turn when the team realizes the true nature of their task, sparking dangerous internal conflict.

Where to watch: Zee5

Language: Telugu

Date: January 16, 2026

Bandook

Bhola Kevat, a boatman from rural Uttar Pradesh, struggles against the limitations of his low-caste background. In a desperate bid for status and success, he eventually abandons his morals for a dangerous criminal path.

Where to watch: LionsGate Play

Language: Kannada

Date: January 16, 2026

120 Bahadur

Based on an incredible true story, 120 Bahadur depicts the sacrifice of Charlie Company during the Sino-Indian War. Led by Major Shaitan Singh (Farhan Akhtar), a small Indian unit faces overwhelming odds and sub-zero temperatures to defend their post against thousands of invaders.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Language: Hindi

Date: January 16, 2026

Undercover Miss Hong

A tenacious investigator goes undercover at a securities firm to expose corruption, but her mission is complicated by its new CEO — her former lover.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: January 17, 2026

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(Published 13 January 2026, 13:26 IST)