Siddharth Malhotra’s Indian Police to Ranbir Kapoor’s Animals: 6 movies and web series to release in January 2024

With the dawn of a new year comes a wave of excitement in the world of entertainment, especially in the field of movies and web series. His ever-expanding OTT space has become the focus of attention and its trajectory towards 2024 looks very promising.

With diverse genres and captivating storylines, January will bring a slew of shows across streaming platforms, showcasing talented actors and captivating stories. The past few months have seen a surge in theatrical releases and a shift to digital platforms.

For those looking to embark on a thrilling viewing journey, here is a curated list of upcoming content on OTT platforms that will set the tone for an exciting year ahead.

6 web series and movies scheduled for OTT release in January 2024

1. Indian Police

• Genre: action/drama
• Star cast: Siddharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty, Vivek Oberoi
• director: Rohit Shetty
• release date: January 19th
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Amazon Prime Video

Rohit Shetty, who is famous for his cop films on the silver screen, is all set to expand his cop world into the digital realm with Indian Police. Starring Sidharth Malhotra in the lead role and featuring Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi in important roles, the series is set to be an adrenaline-filled entertainer spread over seven mesmerizing episodes.

This action-packed story serves as a tribute to the brave officers of the Indian Police Force and depicts their unwavering dedication and sacrifices they make for the nation.

2. Killer Soup

• Genre: Comedy/Crime/Thriller
• Starcast: Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sensharma
• director: Abhishek Chaubey
• release date: January 11th
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Netflix

A darkly comedic twist awaits in this upcoming series, Killer Soup. The series tells the story of an ambitious but untalented home cook who plans to replace her husband with her lover. Starring the versatile Manoj Bajpayee and the extraordinarily talented Konkona Sensharma in dual roles, this crime thriller will be a roller coaster of confusion and revelations.

3. Karma Calling

• Genre: Drama
• Starcast: Raveena Tandon, Namrata Sheth, Varun Sood
• director: Ruchi Narain
• release date: January 26th
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Disney+ Hotstar

Karma Calling puts the spotlight on actress Raveena Tandon who transforms into the charming character of Indrani Kothari. Her portrayal of a rich, powerful woman ready to challenge the very concept of karma adds a fascinating layer to the story. The interesting plot teaser makes this series one of the most anticipated series.

4. Cubicles Season 3

• Genre: comedy/drama
• Starcast: Abhishek Chauhan, Badri Chavan, Ayushi Gupta, Niketan Sharma, Ketaki Kulkarni, Nimit Kapoor
• director: Chaitanya Kumbakonum
• release date: January 5th
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Sony LIV

The Cubicles web series, centered around the humorous dynamics of office life, makes its long-awaited return with a third season. The comedy-drama continues to follow Piyush, a first-timer, as he steps into the role of team leader and takes on the challenges of team management.

5. Animals

• Execution time: 3 hours 21 minutes
• IMDb rating: 6.8/10
• Movie genre: Action/Crime/Drama
• Movie star cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandana, Tripti Dimri
• director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga

The blockbuster film Animal, which took the film world by storm in 2023 with its intense depiction of a toxic relationship between a father and son, is gearing up for an OTT release this month. The film is currently being edited for digital release and will premiere on Netflix, although the exact date has not yet been revealed.

6. Sam Bahadur

• Execution time: 2 hours 28 minutes
• IMDb rating: 8.1/10
• Movie genre: Biography/War/Drama
• Movie star cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh
• director: Meghna Gulzar
• release date: January 26th (planned)

Sam Bahadur, a biopic on the life of India’s first marshal, received praise from both critics and audiences upon its theatrical release last month. In his exclusive report, Pinkvilla revealed that the film is scheduled to premiere on OTT on Republic Day, adhering to the traditional eight-week window.