Netflix's 2026 slate unveils exciting originals: Dhindhora 2, Happy Subbu, Maa Behen and more!

Netflix’s 2026 India lineup is an ambitious mix of high-octane thrillers, heartwarming comedies, and highly anticipated sequels. From gritty crime sequels to light-hearted laughs, this star-studded calendar features a rich variety of content, including intense period pieces, quirky comedies like Super Subbu, and gritty sequels, ensuring there is a compelling watch for every type of viewer.

Dhindhora 2

After much excitement, the sequel to Bhuvan's Dhindhora has found a new home on Netflix. The makers revealed the first look of the series at Netflix India's 2026 slate launch.

Happy Subbu

Netflix is officially heading south with the launch of its inaugural Telugu series, Super Subbu. In this Mallik Ram-directed comedy, Sundeep Kishan stars as a man on a desperate mission to escape his father's shadow. The result? A 'wild ride' of a story that finds him teaching sex education to a rural community.

Hello Bachhon

Netflix has released the teaser for Hello Bachhon an inspiring series based on the rise of PhysicsWallah co-founder Alakh Pandey. Starring Vineet Kumar Singh and directed by Abhishek Yadav, the show follows a humble physics teacher who defies the system to help millions of students achieve their dreams.

Chumbak

The first look at Chumbak, Netflix’s new neighbourhood comedy, highlights a chaotic photo session with its stellar ensemble cast. Starring heavyweights like Neena Gupta, Sumeet Raghavan and Manasi Parekh, the series promises plenty of laughs as this quirky group of neighbours struggles to get along for even a simple portrait.

Maa Behen

Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri team up for Suresh Triveni’s upcoming dark comedy, Maa Behen. The newly released teaser introduces a family in crisis: a mother and her daughters whose constant squabbling is interrupted by the arrival of a corpse in their kitchen.

Hum Hindustani

Saif Ali Khan and Pratik Gandhi lead Hum Hindustani, a 1950s period drama chronicling the monumental effort behind India’s first general election. Directed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Emmay Entertainment, the film follows a principled official (Saif) fighting for universal suffrage against resistant monarchs, while a determined cop (Pratik) ensures the historic vote remains peaceful.

Mamla Legal Hai S2

Ravi Kishan returns as VD Tyagi in Maamla Legal Hai Season 2, but with a major twist - the fan-favourite lawyer has officially taken the bench as a judge. Set once again in Patparganj District Court, the new season follows Tyagi as he navigates his new judicial responsibilities amidst a fresh batch of bizarre cases and eccentric clients.

Ikka

Netflix has announced Ikka, a hard-hitting legal drama starring Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna. This high-stakes film, which marks the duo's first project together since 1997, follows an incorruptible lawyer forced into a moral compromise. The stellar cast is rounded out by Dia Mirza and Tillotama Shome.

Family Business

In the corporate drama Family Business, a billionaire mentor (Anil Kapoor) unceremoniously fires his handpicked successor (Vijay Varma), sparking an all-out war for India’s largest conglomerate. As the ousted protege strikes back, buried secrets and fractured alliances threaten to destroy the empire’s legacy in a brutal battle for power.

Accused

A celebrated gynaecologist’s world collapses as damaging allegations put her career and marriage on the line. Starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta, Accused is a haunting look at modern judgement.

Mismatched: Season 4

The upcoming season focuses on the complexity of 'unfinished business.' The makers describe it as a poignant look at life after a breakup, following two individuals who are forced to face their past when destiny pulls them back together. Netflix confirmed that Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf will return, putting an end to speculation around the lead cast

Kohrra: Season 2

Barun Sobti returns as ASI Amarpal Garundi in Kohrra Season 2, premiering February 11, 2026, on Netflix. Moving to the fog-covered town of Dalerpura, Garundi teams up with new commanding officer Dhanwant Kaur (Mona Singh) to investigate a brutal murder that unearths deep-seated secrets and personal trauma.

Operation Safed Sagar

Directed by Oni Sen, Operation Safed Sagar offers a rare look into the Indian Air Force's pivotal role during the Kargil conflict. Starring Jimmy Shergill, Dia Mirza, and Siddharth, the show blends intense aerial warfare with the personal stories of the pilots, exploring the strategic decisions and individual sacrifices made above the clouds.

Toaster

Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra headline Toaster, a wild Netflix dark comedy-thriller. The story follows a relentless miser whose obsession with a wedding gift—a simple toaster—spirals into a chaotic nightmare of secrets, betrayal, and accidental murder.

Talaash

In this gripping thriller, a mother’s world is shattered when her newborn vanishes immediately after birth. Refusing to give up even years later, she remains a shadow in the lives of those around her, relentlessly following a trail of cryptic clues to uncover the truth behind her child's disappearance.

Ghooshkhor Pandat

Manoj Bajpayee takes on the role of a cynical, "no-ideals" cop in Ghooshkhor Pandat, directed by Ritesh Shah. In the courtroom, Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna face off in Ikka, a dramatic legal battle directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra. These projects highlight a 2026 Netflix slate focused on complex heroes and intense conflict.

Legacy

In the gritty Tamil series Legacy, R Madhavan stars as an aging mafia patriarch struggling to secure his empire and family against a looming downfall. Directed by Charukesh Sekar and featuring music by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja, the show pits Madhavan against a formidable Abhishek Banerjee in a brutal battle for succession and power.