Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, and Deepika Padukone’s Pathaan, which came out on January 25 in theaters, have packed this Republic Day weekend. This week’s 74th Republic Day falls on a Thursday, resulting in a long weekend for most people.
However, you can watch many new movies and shows with your family this weekend from the comfort of your home when theaters are packed, and the winters are back after a brief break. This long Republic Day weekend, here are films and series you can watch, ranging from action films to romantic fantasy dramas.
12 New Released Movies and Series On OTT Platforms
1. An Action Hero
Release date: 27th January
Platform: Netflix
Anirudh Iyer directed the action thriller starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Jaideep Ahlawat. It examines the life of a superstar forced to keep his identity a secret after becoming involved in an accident case while filming in Haryana. When a ghost from the past finds him, what will happen? Make a note to bookmark for this highly addictive movie that will be available on Netflix this Friday.
2. Lockwood & Co.
Release date: 27th January
Platform: Netflix
In the brand-new Netflix series Lockwood & Co., two adolescent boys team up with a psychically gifted girl to solve a difficult riddle and change history. The novel of the identical name by Jonathan Stroud serves as the basis for the series.
3. Shotgun Wedding
Release date: 27th January
Platform: Lionsgate Play/ Amazon Prime Video
Another exciting movie option this week is Shotgun Wedding, starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel. You can watch it with your friends and family. The action-comedy drama will come out on OTT this Friday and is about a couple whose destination wedding becomes a nightmare when a few unwelcome guests show up. Watch as the couple pulls through several obstacles to save their wedding day.
4. Engga Hostel
Release date: 27th January
Platform: Amazon Prime VIdeo
This Friday, the Tamil version of the popular Hostel Daze series will be available on Amazon Prime Video. The series, which goes by the name Engga Hostel, is about a group of engineering students and how they live in the college hostel. Engga Hostel swears a fun ride that you and your friends can enjoy.
5. The Snow Girl Season 1
Release date: 27th January
Platform: Netflix
A new genre-bending series is coming to Netflix, with unexpected plot twists that will keep you watching until the end. The crime thriller, which goes by the title “The Snow Girl,” is about a self-assured journalist who is determined to assist a couple in finding their daughter, who goes missing during the Cavalcade of the Magi parade.
Unfortunately, Miren undergoes a life-altering experience due to the complicated mission, unaware of the repercussions.
6. You People
Release date: 27th January
Platform: Netflix
You People, a comedy directed by Kenya Barris, is about a couple from different cultures living in Los Angeles. They will have to deal with each other’s families and their divergent opinions as they decide to take their relationship to the successive level. But will they win over the members of their partner’s family? Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, among others, make up the new Netflix film’s ensemble cast.
7. 18 PAGES
Release date: 27th January
Platform: Netflix
The romantic drama 18 Pages follows the life of a middle-class tech expert whose world is turned upside down when he finds a diary belonging to a young woman with short-term memory loss. When Sid reads the diary, he decides to find Nandini to return the diary to her. The plot takes a real turn for the better. But, on the other hand, Sid takes an unexpected turn in his search for Nandini.
8. Ayali
Release date: 26th January
Platform: Zee5
The upcoming Tamil web series follows a teenager named Tamil Selvi as she wrestles with her desire to become a doctor in the oppressive Veerappannai village. Ultimately, the show will discover if she can break the 500-year-old rule that says women can’t go to school. On January 26, the show is scheduled to premiere on Zee5.
9. Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke
Release date: 26th January
Platform: Zee5
Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke is a thriller series about a brave IPS officer named Kavya Iyer who fights against militants and restores the faith of the common man in the law. Together with Sumeet Vyas, Barun Sobti, Chandan Roy, Mita Vashisht, Deepika Amin, and Sandeep Dhabale, the show stars Regina Cassandra as an IPS officer who is strong and dedicated. The series celebrates India’s IPS officers and their selfless service.
10. Unsorted
Release date: 27th January
Platform: Disney + Hotstar
Mugdha Agarwal, Vikram Bhui, and Tanya Singh Bhatnagar are the primary cast members of this groundbreaking web series. The three-episode web show discusses the emotional struggles that young people today face while balancing love and ambition.
In addition, the female characters in the web series redefine feminism by displaying a demeanor that exemplifies strength, independence, and the courage to become emotionally vulnerable—in contrast to earlier times when women felt guilty for making their own decisions.
11. Moonlight Romance
Release date: 28th January
Platform: MX Player
A Taiwanese romantic fantasy drama with 24 episodes is called Moonlight Romance. Yue Lao/Li Yue (Edison Song), an immortal matchmaker, returns to Earth from heaven in a new role as a divorce lawyer. He meets Fang Duomi (Amber An), the inventor of the love pheromone perfume patent and a believer in the product’s scientific synthesis by chance on Earth.
Li Yue gradually develops feelings for Dumoi as they become friends and learn that Dumoi had previously saved her life. But will there ever be a happy ending for a human and an immortal being?
12. Heirs Of The Night
Release date: 25th January
Platform: MX Player
Heirs of the Night (Season 1) takes you into fantasy. The 13-episode series, based on Ulrike Schweikert’s Die Erben der Nacht book series, is about a school for vampires where students from different clans learn to use their unique abilities to defeat Dracula, an ancient evil. The series’ protagonist Alisa, a 14-year-old girl played by Anatasia Martin, has an unusual connection to the evil that is revealed throughout. The first season focuses on Alisa, her everyday issues as a teenager, and how she manages her unique power.
In conclusion, there are many great options to choose from when deciding what to watch this weekend. Whether you want to watch a drama, a hilarious comedy, or a thrilling action movie, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So, be sure to check out the new releases and some classic favorites, and don’t forget to make some popcorn and relax! With so many options available, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. So, grab your remote, curl up on the couch, and enjoy the show! And for more such content keep following Kiddaan.
