Top OTT Releases This Week (Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2026): Dhurandhar, Wonder Man, Daldal, And More To Stream On Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video

The final week of January 2026 arrives with one of the most crowded and compelling OTT lineups of the year so far. Streaming platforms are going all out, delivering stories that sit at the intersection of ambition, morality, desire, and consequence. From prestige dramas rooted in political and psychological tension to glossy romances shaped by class and longing, this week’s slate is driven by deeply conflicted characters navigating impossible choices. There is spectacle, but there is also introspection, making this week feel both grand and intimate at the same time.

Alongside scripted heavyweights, the OTT space also opens up to reality television and documentary storytelling that tests endurance, strategy, and public image. Whether it is covert intelligence wars, emotional reinvention, nostalgic pop history, or high-stakes competition, the week of January 26 to February 1 offers something for every kind of viewer.

Gustaakh Ishq

Set against the fading elegance of 1998 Old Delhi, Gustaakh Ishq unfolds as a nostalgic romance steeped in Urdu poetry and quiet longing. Nawabuddin “Pappan” Rizvi runs a struggling printing press inherited from his late father. Desperate to revive it, he travels to Malerkotla to convince legendary recluse poet Aziz Beg to finally publish his life’s work. Pappan enters the poet’s world disguised as a devoted pupil, but his plan begins to unravel when he develops feelings for Mannat, Aziz’s recently divorced daughter. As deception, love, and literary passion intertwine, Pappan is forced to question whether saving his legacy is worth betraying the people who restore his faith in love and language.

Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: January 27, 2026

Shrinking Season 3

Season three of Shrinking shifts its emotional focus from grief to the fragile uncertainty of moving forward. Jimmy Laird finds himself grappling with impending empty-nest loneliness, unresolved family tensions, and the fear that healing does not come with clear directions. Around him, the Pasadena circle faces illness, parenthood, and identity reinvention. Balancing humour with emotional honesty, the season explores whether chosen families can survive inevitable change, or whether growth sometimes demands letting go of emotional safety nets that once kept people afloat.

Platform: Apple TV
Release Date: January 27, 2026

Take That

This three-part documentary offers an intimate look at the 35-year journey of British pop sensation Take That. Chronicling their meteoric rise, internal conflicts, abrupt breakup, and historic reunion, the series is built on rare archival footage and candid reflections from the band members themselves. Beyond fame and chart success, the documentary explores brotherhood, ego, vulnerability, and the emotional cost of living under constant public scrutiny.

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 27, 2026

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew is a high-energy buddy-cop action comedy set against the sun-soaked backdrop of Hawaii. The story reunites estranged half-brothers after their father’s mysterious murder. One brother is a reckless detective with impulse-control issues, while the other is a disciplined Navy SEAL bound by rules and restraint. Their investigation pulls them into a messy web of organised crime and official corruption. Amid explosive action set-pieces and chaotic confrontations, the film quietly digs into unresolved childhood trauma and the emotional cost of long-standing estrangement.

Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: January 27, 2026

Wonder Man

Wonder Man is a sharp, meta-superhero series that blends satire with character study. It follows an actor who secretly possesses real superpowers in an industry that actively bans enhanced individuals. Forced to hide who he truly is while chasing fame, the protagonist struggles with questions of authenticity and self-worth. The series critiques celebrity culture, explores fear of exposure, and asks what it truly means to be seen in a world built on performance.

Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: January 28, 2026

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1

Season four of Bridgerton turns the spotlight on Benedict Bridgerton, the family’s emotionally restless and artistically inclined second son. Inspired by a classic Cinderella-style romance, the season opens at a lavish masquerade ball where Benedict falls for a mysterious Lady in Silver. Unbeknownst to him, she is Sophie Baek, an illegitimate earl’s daughter forced into servitude by her cruel stepfamily. As Benedict searches for the woman who captured his heart, he repeatedly encounters Sophie in her public identity as a housemaid. Torn between rigid class hierarchies and genuine love, Benedict must decide whether happiness is worth social exile. The season quietly examines freedom, identity, and the cost of defying appearances.

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 29, 2026

Daldal

Based on the novel Bhendi Bazaar, Daldal is a dark psychological crime thriller set in Mumbai’s moral quagmire. Bhumi Pednekar plays Rita Ferreira, a newly appointed DCP investigating a serial killer whose victims display disturbing mouth injuries. As the case deepens, Rita begins to recognise unsettling parallels between the killer’s violence and her own suppressed impulses. Battling institutional misogyny, media pressure, and her buried trauma, Rita finds herself sinking into a personal and professional swamp. The series thrives on psychological tension, exploring how obsession, guilt, and power distort moral boundaries.

Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: January 30, 2026

Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar is an explosive espionage thriller that charts the dangerous line between patriotism and identity. The film follows Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a death-row convict offered redemption by Indian intelligence chief Ajay Sanyal. Tasked with a near-impossible infiltration, Jaskirat enters Karachi’s volatile Lyari town under the false identity of Hamza Ali Mazari. As he rises within a brutal criminal nexus involving intelligence agencies and gang leaders, personal relationships complicate the mission. The narrative builds relentlessly toward the looming shadow of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, setting the foundation for an ambitious two-part saga driven by loyalty, vengeance, and moral sacrifice.

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 30, 2026

The 50

Closing the week is The 50, a brutal reality competition set inside a lavish Mumbai palace. Fifty celebrity contestants face relentless psychological and physical challenges controlled by a mysterious game master. Comfort is stripped away, alliances are fragile, and public perception plays a crucial role in survival. Strategy matters as much as strength, making the show a sharp test of social intelligence under extreme pressure.

Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: February 1, 2026

Top OTT Releases This Week (Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2026)

Conclusion

The final week of January 2026 proves that OTT platforms are operating at peak creative momentum. With espionage thrillers, psychological crime dramas, romantic prestige series, nostalgic documentaries, and high-stakes reality television arriving back-to-back, viewers are spoiled for choice. This week stands out not just for volume, but for the emotional and thematic depth spread across genres. Whether you seek character-driven storytelling or pure adrenaline, this lineup ensures that the month ends on a streaming high.

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