What’s Coming to Prime Video in 2026: ‘VVAN,’ ‘Matka King’ and more

The 2026 streaming wars just hit a new level as Prime Video unveiled a massive 55-title lineup, promising a non-stop year of cinema and series. Spanning everything from gritty crime thrillers and high-stakes projects to quirky rom-coms, this diverse slate ensures that subscribers have a premium front-row seat to India’s biggest stories. Here is a breakdown of the most anticipated content announced at the event

VVAN

Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, Vvan – Force of the Forest is a folk-mythological thriller about a rational man who returns to his ancestral home. After dismissing local superstitions and entering a forbidden forest, he unknowingly awakens an ancient goddess, forcing him to protect the village from a divine and terrifying power.

Mess

Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, the upcoming web series Mess has already created a buzz. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, it features Pratik Gandhi, Ranvir Shorey, and Gajraj Rao. The story revolves around a tense night when robbers break into the house of a man with obsessive-compulsive disorder, soon realizing that the situation is far from what they expected.

Matka King

The much-talked-about series Matka King, crafted by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, stars Vijay Varma and Kritika Kamra. The show explores a fictional story of a cotton trader in 1960s Mumbai who introduces the Matka gambling game, which quickly becomes a citywide craze.

Raakh

The crime thriller Raakh, featuring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, revolves around the disappearance of two teenagers, sparking a nationwide manhunt that uncovers chilling secrets.

Tax Department Story

A newly appointed officer (Aditya Rawal) risks everything to take down a formidable criminal mastermind (Ravi Kishan). It’s an intense exploration of corruption and the personal cost of winning against a broken system.

Lukkhe

Lukkhe follows a young sportsman who goes undercover in Punjab’s vibrant yet dangerous rap scene. Starring Raashi Khanna and singer KING, the series explores his struggle to dismantle a drug syndicate while battling personal guilt and divided loyalties.

Welcome to Khoya Mahal

In the atmospheric thriller Welcome to Khoya Mahal, ex-royals Kanishk and Kanupriya (Barun Sobti and Aditi Rao Hydari) are tethered together by a decaying heritage hotel. Directed by Konkona Sen Sharma, the series explores a reckless plan for freedom that spirals into a surreal battle against the house itself.

Storm

Storm brings together a powerhouse female ensemble, including Parvathy Thiruvothu and Alaya F, in a story of "wounds, dreams, and deadly secrets." Created by Ajitpal Singh, the show centers on a deceptive housing fraud that forces its protagonists to navigate a dangerous web of betrayal. This HRX Films production promises a high-tension narrative set against a Mumbai backdrop.

Nayyi Navelli

Yami Gautam stars in this supernatural-comedy about a "perfect bride" who hides a dark secret from her chaotic Meerut household.

Kuku Ki Kundli

Bhuvan Bam makes his mainstream film debut alongside Wamiqa Gabbi in Kuku Ki Kundli, a story of a hopeless romantic whose wedding plans are derailed by a bizarre astrological complication.

Raftaar

Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh play two driven individuals whose shared ambition builds a massive ed-tech empire. Directed by Aditya Nimbalkar, the film explores how their relationship is tested by greed and the ethical compromises of a profit-driven education system. It’s a compelling look at the dark side of India’s startup boom.

System

In the gripping courtroom drama System, Sonakshi Sinha plays a privileged public prosecutor whose life is upended when she meets a modest stenographer, played by Jyotika. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the film delves into how power defines truth and explores what justice truly means when two women from starkly different backgrounds collide within the legal machine.

Carnaame

In the gritty thriller, a group of friends finds that "one last job" stealing cars leads to a lethal manhunt by cops and cartels.

Rafoo

Maniesh Paul stars in this hilarious "nightmare" living arrangement where a singer must navigate a house shared with his ex-wife and her mother.

Isakapatnam

Set in the 1990s port of Isakapatnam, three lives—a justice-seeking woman, a conflicted henchman, and a vengeful commoner—collide in a high-stakes power struggle. Their target is the criminal empire of Naidu, the town’s most formidable man. Starring Aishwarya Rajesh and Samuthirakani, this gritty drama explores the thin line between survival and morality.

Don’t Be Shy

Under her Eternal Sunshine Productions banner, Alia Bhatt is set to produce Don’t Be Shy, a fresh coming-of-age film for Prime Video. Directed by Kashyap Kapoor, the project explores the awkward, vibrant journey of self-discovery, reinforcing Alia’s commitment to championing unique, youth-centric narratives on streaming.

Mirzapur: The Movie

Series director Gurmmeet Singh and writer Puneet Krishna are reuniting for Mirzapur: The Movie, a high-stakes theatrical extension of the Prime Video original. The team is set to translate the show’s signature intensity into a large-scale cinematic event, offering fans a deeper, more explosive look at the world of Kaleen Bhaiya and Guddu Pandit.

Naagzilla

Kartik Aaryan’s Naagzilla joins the Prime Video 2026 slate as a premier post-theatrical acquisition. Directed by Sandeep Modi, this supernatural creature-feature follows Kartik as a man caught in a legendary battle between ancient forces.