Most Anticipated OTT Shows of 2026: Daldal, Kohrra S2, Farzi S2 & others

2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for digital content in India, with the highly anticipated sequels and third chapters along with some experimental new formats. Audiences can expect everything from intense character-driven mysteries to expansive sagas that will keep everyone hooked to the screens from the opening scene. Here are seven standout shows of 2026 that you absolutely cannot afford to miss.

Kohrra Season 2

A return to gritty crime and mystery, this Netflix sequel picks up with Barun Sobti reprising his role as ASI Amarpal Garundi, teamed with Mona Singh’s Dhanwant Kaur as they unravel a new brutal murder case in a fresh setting. Season 2 is confirmed to premiere on 11 February 2026 on Netflix, deepening the emotional stakes and procedural drama that made the first season a hit.

Daldal

This Amazon Prime Video crime thriller stars Bhumi Pednekar as DCP Rita Ferreira, chasing a serial killer that haunts the streets of Mumbai. Premiering on 30 January 2026, Daldal blends psychological tension with classic whodunit drama and marks Pednekar’s bold OTT return as a tough and complex lead.

Raktanchal Season 3

The gritty crime-politics saga starring talented actor Kranti Prakash Jha returns with its third season, shifting much of the action to Lucknow and Varanasi as rival gangs, politics and vengeance deepen the power struggle. Filming was underway early in the year, and the season promises the same high-stakes underworld drama that made the earlier chapters so compelling.

Farzi 2

One of the biggest hits in recent Bollywood-OTT crossovers is back. Farzi — known for its sharp mix of crime, humor and style — continues the high-stakes game between Sunny and Michael after the cliffhanger ending of Season 1. The sequel is expected later in 2026, though no official release date has been set yet.

Dahaad Season 2

In Dahaad Season 2, Sonakshi Sinha returns as a "no-nonsense" cop who tackles a new mystery. This upcoming series continues to blend intense crime-solving with poignant social commentary, maintaining its status as a must-watch female-centric series.

Lust Stories Season 3

Netflix’s celebrated anthology franchise, known for bold, contemporary stories on love and intimacy, is returning with Lust Stories 3. The anthology will bring fresh takes on modern relationships in short-film format, with contributions from acclaimed directors and well-known actors. Though the exact date isn’t announced yet, production updates suggest a mid-to-late 2026 release.

Akka

While more details are still awaited, Akka has been listed among the buzzworthy 2026 OTT projects. The upcoming period crime-thriller series produced by YRF Entertainment for Netflix, starring Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte and Tanvi Azmi. Set in a 1980s South Indian matriarchal society, it revolves around an intense power struggle among gangster queens. The series is directed by Dharmaraj Shetty.