🎬 January Entertainment Guide: Movies & Series to Watch
As the new year begins, it’s time to leave behind old memories and look forward to fresh entertainment. January brings a mix of big-budget films, web series, animated movies, and international releases across multiple languages. Here’s a complete look at what the first month of the year has to offer.
🎥 Releases on 1st January
🇮🇳 21 (Hindi)
A biographical war drama starring Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, based on the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film portrays the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and focuses on bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism.
🌍 Stranger Things – Volume 5 Finale
The final episode of Stranger Things Volume 5 releases on this day. Reports suggest the episode runs for 2 hours and 8 minutes, making it almost the length of a feature film.
🧠 The Housemate
A psychological thriller releasing in theaters, promising suspense and mind games.
🎓 Kranti Jyoti Vidyalaya Marathi Medium (Marathi)
A socially relevant Marathi film highlighting the decline of Marathi-medium schools. The trailer suggests an emotional and realistic story that connects deeply with the education system.
🎞️ 45 (Hindi Dub)
The already released Kannada film “45” makes its Hindi debut.
🎨 Release on 2nd January
🍍 The SpongeBob Movie: Search for the SquarePants
An animated adventure film that was postponed from last month and finally arrives in January.
📺 Release on 5th January
🔥 Ekka – Chapter 4
The fourth chapter of Ekka releases online, continuing the popular series.
💥 Mega Clash on 9th January
👑 The Raja Saab vs Jananayagan
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The Raja Saab starring Prabhas
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Jananayagan starring Thalapathy Vijay
Both films carry massive hype with aggressive promotions, songs, and posters. Interestingly, Jananayagan’s trailer is still awaited, with strong buzz around a possible late-night release before the date.
🎬 Lalo (Hindi Dub)
A Gujarati blockbuster that has already crossed ₹100 crore in its original language. Its Hindi release will test its reach in the Hindi belt.
🌪️ Greenland 2: Migration
A survival disaster thriller starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, continuing the intense storyline of the first film.
🕊️ Freedom at Midnight – Season 2
The second season of this historical drama series arrives on streaming platforms.
🎞️ Releases on 10th January
⚡ Parashakti (Tamil)
A Tamil film starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sreeleela, adding to the month’s strong South Indian lineup.
🌙 Release on 11th January
🕵️ The Night Manager – Season 2
Starring Tom Hiddleston, the second season of this spy thriller series premieres on Prime Video.
🎥 Release on 12th January
⭐ Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu (Telugu)
A Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara. While details are limited, expectations depend heavily on the makers’ vision.
🧳 Release on 14th January
🚨 Taskari: The Smugglers’ Web
A crime web series on Netflix starring Emraan Hashmi, directed by Neeraj Pandey. With a strong cast including Sharad Kelkar and Amruta Khanvilkar, the series looks promising.
🎭 Big Lineup on 16th January
😂 One Two Chacha
A comedy film with a teaser that suggests light-hearted humor and entertainment.
🌑 Maya Sabha
Directed by Rahi Anil Barve (Tumbbad fame) and starring Jaaved Jaaferi, this film carries high expectations.
🕵️♂️ Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos
A comedy starring Vir Das, Mithila Palkar, Aamir Khan, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi, and Imran Khan (comeback). Written and directed by Vir Das and produced by Aamir Khan, the film hopes to recreate cult-comedy magic.
☣️ 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
The fourth installment in the 28 Days Later franchise. The previous part set up this sequel, and expectations are high for a faster-paced narrative.
🌌 Rahu Ketu
A comedy film starring Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat, appearing light and entertaining based on the trailer.
🏰 Release on 18th January
⚔️ A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
An HBO Max series and prequel to Game of Thrones, expanding the legendary fantasy universe.
🇮🇳 Major Releases on 23rd January
🪖 Border 2
Starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. While anticipation was high, early visuals feel less raw compared to the original Border. Final judgment awaits release.
🤖 Mercy
A sci-fi action thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, set in a future where AI judges decide guilt after intense investigations.
🦸 Release on 27th January
⚡ Wonder Man
A Marvel web series on Jio Hotstar focusing on struggling actors trying to land roles in a superhero film remake.
🎬 Releases on 30th January
🎭 Hate’d 3D
A film best approached with caution.
🩸 Human Cocaine
If the film matches the brutality shown in the trailer, it could become a surprise hit.
🛡️ Shelter
An action film starring Jason Statham.
🆘 Send Help
A survival thriller that stands out as one of the most anticipated films of 2026 due to its engaging trailer.
📝 Final Thoughts
January may not be packed with an overwhelming number of releases, but it still offers a diverse mix of action, drama, thrillers, comedy, and fantasy across Indian and international cinema.