What to Watch This Week (19–25 January): A Date-wise List
The coming week brings a busy slate of new films in cinemas, followed by a steady flow of series and movies on streaming platforms. From big-screen releases to popular OTT titles, here is a simple, date-wise guide to what audiences can watch between 19 and 25 January.
Friday, 23 January – Films in Cinemas
Theatrical Releases
Mercy (Hollywood)
A dramatic film that explores difficult moral choices and human emotions.
Primate (Hollywood)
A survival-focused story that looks at the fragile balance between humans and nature.
Marty Supreme (Hollywood)
A character-driven drama centred on fame, ambition, and personal struggle.
The History of Sound (Hollywood)
A quiet and emotional film that uses music and memory to tell a deeply personal story.
Border 2 (Hindi)
A war drama that continues the legacy of the original film, focusing on duty, sacrifice, and patriotism.
Chatha Pacha – The Ring of Rowdies (Hindi Dubbed)
Originally made in Malayalam, this sports drama revolves around rivalry, local culture, and competition.
Regional Films in Cinemas
Malayalam: Baby Girl, Magic Mushrooms
Telugu: Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
Tamil: Draupathi 2, Maayabimbum
Kannada: Landlord, Cult
Bengali: Hok Kolorob, Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel, Vijaynagar’er Hirey (Kakababu)
Friday, 23 January – Films on OTT
OTT Original Films
The Big Fake (Netflix, Italian)
Cheekatilo (Amazon Prime Video, Telugu)
Films Arriving on OTT After Theatrical Run
Tere Ishk Mein (Netflix, Hindi)
Mark (JioStar, Kannada)
45 (Z5, Kannada)
Mastiii 4 (Z5, Hindi)
Sirai (Z5, Tamil)
OTT Series and Films
Monday, 19 January
Sandokan (Netflix, Series)
An English-language adventure series based on the story of a legendary pirate and his battles.
Tuesday, 20 January
Single’s Inferno Season 5 (Netflix, Series)
The Korean reality show returns with a new group of singles and fresh emotional twists.
Just a Dash Season 3 (Netflix, Series)
The series continues its fast-paced storytelling with humour and everyday struggles.
Wednesday, 21 January
Queer Eye Season 10 (Netflix, Series)
The popular makeover show returns with more stories of confidence and personal growth.
Steal (Amazon Prime Video, Series)
A crime series focusing on deception, planning, and double lives.
Drops of God Season 2 (Apple TV+, Series)
The story continues in the world of wine, rivalry, and family ambition.
Kidnapped – Elizabeth Smart (Netflix, Film)
A serious drama based on a real-life kidnapping case, focusing on survival and resilience.
Thursday, 22 January
Finding Her Edge (Netflix, Series)
A new series centred on determination, ambition, and self-discovery.
Free Bert (Netflix, Series)
A light-hearted comedy about personal misadventures.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Netflix, Anime Film)
A Japanese animated film inspired by folklore and fantasy.
Saturday, 24 January
Encounter (Netflix, Series)
A Korean thriller focused on crime, investigation, and hidden truths.
Sunday, 25 January
It’s Not Like That (Amazon Prime Video, Series)
A relationship-driven English series dealing with modern misunderstandings.
With so much to watch this week, audiences can look forward to a varied mix of cinema releases and streaming titles across genres and languages.
