OTT Releases This Week: Tere Ishk Mein, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, Gustaakh Ishq & More

The third week of January 2026 delivers one of the most diverse OTT slates of the year so far, with 17 major releases spanning romance, prestige fantasy, psychological horror, satire, reality television,

and large-scale spectacle. From intimate Urdu poetry-soaked love stories and emotionally volatile romances to sprawling fantasy worlds and post-apocalyptic action adventures, the week balances scale with soul. Whether you are drawn to slow-burn character studies, genre-bending thrillers, or comfort reality television, this lineup across Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5, and Lionsgate Play offers something for every kind of viewer.

Tere Ishk Mein – January 23 (Netflix)

Tere Ishk Mein is an intense romantic drama that blends obsession, psychology, and patriotism into a volatile love story. Mukti, a gifted psychology researcher, begins a controversial academic experiment using Shankar, a hot-headed student union leader in Delhi, to test whether love can reform violent behaviour. While Shankar falls deeply for her, the relationship spirals into emotional dependency and manipulation as Mukti struggles to reconcile professional ethics with personal attachment.

Circumstances force them apart, pushing Shankar into the Indian Air Force, where discipline and warfare replace rage and longing. Years later, fate reunites them in Leh, where Mukti, now a military counsellor, is tasked with Shankar’s psychological evaluation. As geopolitical tensions escalate into open conflict, Shankar must confront whether his love was ever redemption or merely another battlefield. The film explores class divide, unreciprocated devotion, emotional abuse, and sacrifice against the stark backdrop of war.

Gustaakh Ishq – January 23 (JioHotstar)

A deeply lyrical film rooted in Urdu literature and fading cultural traditions, Gustaakh Ishq unfolds in the lanes of Old Delhi and the quiet interiors of Malerkotla. Nawabuddin “Pappan,” a struggling young man desperate to save his late father’s printing press, embarks on a journey to convince a reclusive poet, Aziz Baig, to publish his life’s work.

Posing as a devoted disciple, Pappan slowly infiltrates the poet’s world, only to fall in love with his daughter, Minni, a reserved schoolteacher whose gentleness contrasts with Pappan’s internal conflict. As ambition collides with affection, the film places Pappan at the crossroads of betrayal and devotion. With themes of tahzeeb, moral compromise, and the redemptive power of language, Gustaakh Ishq is a meditation on love, legacy, and the price of survival in a world moving too fast for poetry.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – January 19 (JioHotstar)

Set a century before Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a grounded, character-driven return to Westeros. The series follows Ser Duncan the Tall, a towering hedge knight navigating a brutal feudal world armed only with honour, and his sharp-witted squire Egg, who secretly carries Targaryen blood.

After Dunk’s mentor dies, his quest for recognition at a prestigious tourney entangles him in dangerous aristocratic politics. His defence of a common puppeteer against Prince Aerion Targaryen triggers a Trial of Seven, a rare judicial duel that threatens to destabilise the realm. Without dragons or massive wars, the series focuses on moral courage, class divides, and the fragile meaning of knighthood in a world where honour often leads to ruin.

Him – January 19 (JioHotstar)

A genre-defying psychological sports horror, Him follows Cameron Cade, a gifted football player whose career collapses after a mysterious head injury. Offered redemption by his idol, legendary quarterback Isaiah White, Cam enters an isolated desert training camp that soon reveals a terrifying truth.

The pursuit of greatness is not metaphorical here. It is ritualistic, violent, and supernatural. As Cam undergoes brutal physical trials and psychological breakdowns, he uncovers a dark legacy where sporting immortality demands sacrifice. The film interrogates fame, exploitation, and the cost of obsession, turning the mythology of athletic glory into a literal horror story.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – January 20 (Netflix)

This romantic fantasy transforms a chance wedding encounter into a metaphysical road trip through memory. Sarah and David, both emotionally closed-off, rent vintage cars from a strange agency whose GPS seems to have a mind of its own. As they travel, mystical doorways transport them into formative moments from their past.

Each stop forces them to confront grief, rejection, and unresolved trauma. What begins as whimsical detours slowly becomes emotional reckoning. Blending romance, fantasy, and introspection, the film treats love as a choice shaped by healing rather than fate.

Star Search Reboot – January 20 (Netflix)

The iconic talent competition returns with a new generation of performers. Hosted by Anthony Anderson and judged by Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen, the reboot revives the original format while adapting it for the streaming era, spotlighting raw talent across music, comedy, and performance.

Queer Eye Season 10 – January 21 (Netflix)

The Fab Five return for their final season, this time in Washington, D.C. Against the city’s political and cultural backdrop, the final episodes reflect on self-worth, identity, and transformation. The season doubles as a farewell, celebrating the show’s decade-long legacy of empathy and visibility.

Steal – January 21 (Prime Video)

Set in London’s financial sector, Steal is a tense thriller centred on a pension fund office worker forced into a catastrophic digital heist. As billions in public money hang in the balance, the series examines economic inequality, institutional greed, and moral compromise through intersecting timelines of crime and investigation.

Finding Her Edge – January 22 (Netflix)

A character-driven sports drama set in the world of figure skating, the series follows a young athlete balancing ambition, family expectations, and emotional vulnerability as she chases Olympic glory.

Free Bert – January 22 (Netflix)

A scripted sitcom inspired by the life of comedian Bert Kreischer, Free Bert explores fatherhood, identity, and reinvention when his unfiltered lifestyle collides with elite private school culture.

Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man! – January 23 (JioHotstar)

This intimate documentary traces Mel Brooks’ journey from wartime trauma to comedic immortality, weaving personal interviews, rare archives, and reflections from modern comedians. It celebrates humour as survival, rebellion, and healing.

Space Gen: Chandrayaan – January 23 (JioHotstar)

A human-centric dramatisation of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, the series focuses on resilience, scientific faith, and redemption after failure. It captures the emotional stakes behind a historic national achievement.

Mastiii 4 – January 23 (ZEE5)

The adult comedy franchise returns with its signature chaos, as three bored husbands adopt an open-marriage concept that backfires spectacularly. The film leans into role reversals, farce, and marital satire.

Afterburn – January 23 (Lionsgate Play)

A post-apocalyptic action thriller set in a scorched world, Afterburn follows a treasure hunter tasked with recovering the Mona Lisa, only to uncover a far deadlier secret. Survival, legacy, and moral choice collide in a shattered civilisation.

It’s Not Like That – January 25 (Prime Video)

A warm faith-based drama about grief, friendship, and unexpected love, the series follows two single parents navigating loss, community, and the possibility of new beginnings.