From ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary’ To ‘Gehraiyaan’, Diverse OTT Releases To Look Out For This January

Various OTT platforms have come up with a diverse slate of movies and web shows to keep the audience glued to their screens. Here’s a look at the big releases planned for the month of January 2022.

Diverse OTT Releases To Look Out For This January (Image courtesy - @hbomax, @deepikapadukone - Instagram)

New Delhi: OTT platforms are set to provide you with the right kind of entertainment that you will need to begin your year with. Various OTT platforms have come up with a diverse slate of movies and web shows to keep the audience glued to their screens.

Here’s a look at the big releases planned for the month of January 2022:

Harry Potter 20^th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

Release Date: January 1

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

JK Rowling’s magical world of Harry Potter marked 20 years since the release of its first film ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ back in 2001. Similar to the F.R.I.E.N.D.S reunion which happened earlier in 2021, an HBO Max special will take you back to Hogwarts. For the Indian audience, the special will be available on Amazon Prime Video. The reunion, which comes as a delight to the Potterheads across the globe, has managed to bring back the amazing cast of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and others.

Kaun Banega Shikharwati

Release Date: January 7

Platform: Zee5

A comedy series revolving around a dysfunctional family, ‘Kaun Banega Shikharwati’ is Zee5’s big release for the month. It stars reputed names such as Naseeruddin Shah, former Miss Universe- Lara Dutta, Saif Ali Khan’s sister Soha Ali Khan, ‘Tandav’ fame Kritika Kamra and Anya Singh in crucial roles.

Ranjish Hi Sahi

Release Date: January 12

Platform: Voot

Mahesh Bhatt’s web series ‘Ranjish Hi Sahi’ brings together Tahir Raj Bhasin, Amala Paul and Amrita Puri. It is rumoured to be based on Mahesh Bhatt and actor Parveen Babi’s love story. The story of this drama series is set in 1970s Bollywood.

Ye Kali Kali Aankhein

Release Date: January 14

Platform: Netflix

Exploring the genres of crime, romance and thriller, ‘Ye Kali Kali Aankhein’ stars Mirzapur fame actress Shwetha Tripathi in a pivotal role. Protagonist Tahir Raj Bhasin finds himself caught in a love triangle when the daughter of a powerful politician falls for him.

Human

Release Date: January 14

Platform: Disney+Hotstar

Disney+Hotstar’s January slate includes the web series ‘Human’. It explores the facet of human drug trials. Morality, greed and various other aspects will be delved into by lead actors Kirti Kulhari and Shefali Shah. The web series is a medical thriller that also features Vishal Jethwa, Ram Kapoor, Seema Biswas, Aditya Srivastava and Mohan Agashe.

Gehraiyaan

Release Date – January 25

Platform – Amazon Prime Video

Shakun Batra’s anticipated romantic film brings together a fresh set of casts. The film features Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa in the lead roles. It navigates us through the complexities of romantic relationships. Naseeruddin Shah and Rajat Kapoor will also be seen in important roles.

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