CHENNAI: It's a new month, and that means more OTT and theatrical releases to binge-watch! There's a lot of anticipation for movies like Dhurandhar, Daldal, and Bridgerton season 4, promising an entertainment-packed month for cinephiles. Wondering what to pick from all these options? Here's our go-to guide!
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt
Director: Aditya Dhar
Genre: Political Thriller
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 30
Synopsis: A mysterious traveller slips into the heart of Karachi's underbelly and rises through its ranks with lethal precision, only to tear the notorious ISI-Underworld nexus apart from within.
Cast: Karthi, Krithi Shetty, Sathyaraj
Director: Nalan Kumarasamy
Genre: Action Comedy
Platform: Amazon Prime
Release Date: January 28
Synopsis: A fanatic fan of legendary actor MGR raises his grandson like a reincarnation of MGR. But does he grow like MGR? What happens when he grows differently, which is in conflict with the ideals of his grandfather?
Cast: Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Naseerudin Shah
Director: Vibhu Puri
Genre: Action Comedy
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Release Date: January 27
Synopsis: Nawabuddin seeks to learn shayari poetry from Urdu poet Ajiz. He meets Ajiz's daughter, sparking romance. They share poetry and tea until misunderstandings drive them apart.
Cast: Roshan Meka, Anaswara Rajan, Kalyan Chakravarthy Nandamuri,
Santhosh Prathap, Murli Sharma
Director: Pradeep Advaitham
Genre: Historical Drama
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 29
Synopsis: In pre-independence Secunderabad, Michael - a gifted footballer chasing his London dream - gets entangled in an unexpected turn that changes the course of his life.
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Riya Shibu, Aju Varghese
Director: Akhil Sathyan
Genre: Comedy
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Release Date: January 30
Synopsis: A young Hindu priest's peaceful life is disrupted when he meets a spirit. What starts as a supernatural challenge evolves into a profound journey that tests his faith and makes him question everything he knows.
Cast: Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Claes Bang
Director: Angel Manuel Soto
Genre: Action
Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: January 28
Synopsis: Estranged half-brothers Jonny and James reunite after their father's mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart.
Cast: Bhumi Pednekar, Jaya Bhattacharya, Samara Tijori
Director: Suresh Triveni
Genre: Thriller
Platform: Amazon Prime
Release Date: January 30
Synopsis: Haunted by the guilt of her past, Mumbai's newly-appointed DCP Rita Ferreira, must embark on an investigation that puts her on a collision course with a cold-blooded killer, even as she has to save her life from falling apart.
Cast: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Thompson, Claudia Jessie
Director: Chris Van Dusen
Genre: Period Drama
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 29
Synopsis: The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.
Cast: Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen
Genre: Documentary
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 27
Synopsis: A documentary on the band Take That.