We have officially entered the second half of January 2025 and the latest slate of titles looks ever so appealing. From new movies set to release in theatres to binge-watch-worthy series streaming on various OTT platforms, there is not a single day in the week where you won’t be spoilt for choices. With releases like Fateh, Pani, Single’s Inferno Season 4, Kadhalikka Neramillai and more titles, 2025 is already shaping to be a promising year for the world of cinema.
After facing a major delay, the much-awaited Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is finally set to release in theatres this week. R Madhavan will leave you flabbergasted with his new financial thriller, Hisaab Barabar, on Zee5. On the other hand, Akshay Kumar will reach new heights with his latest film Sky Force with Sara Ali Khan and debutant Veer Pahariya. Additionally, Mithila Palkar will take you on a whimsical ride through her dreams in her new movie Sweet Dreams on Disney Plus Hotstar.
From heart-fluttering romance to family drama, this week’s lineup of new movies and series set to release from 20 to 26 January 2025 on OTT and in theatres has something for everyone. To help you pick the right title to binge-watch for the day, we have curated a list of new movies and series set to release this week on Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix, Zee5 and more. So, whether you’re planning to become a couch potato scrolling your day away or planning a romantic movie date, go through the list to make the right choice.
New movies release on OTT: Pick fresh titles to binge-watch
Hisaab Barabar
Release date: 24 January 2025
Cast: R Madhavan, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Kirti Kulhari
Where to watch: Zee5
Synopsis: The Hindi-language financial thriller follows Radhe Mohan Sharma (R Madhavan) an honest TC. His life takes a turn when he discovers an unusual activity in his bank account. His small seemingly small investigation snowballed into a huge financial fraud and the culprit behind it all is the influential banker Micky Mehta (Neil Nitin Mukesh). The film explores themes of systematic corruption, fraud and justice.
Sweet Dreams
Release date: 24 January 2025
Cast: Mithila Palkar and Amol Parashar
Where to watch: Disney Plus Hotstar
Synopsis: The romantic drama follows two strangers who stumble upon each other in a dreamscape. They become connected through the realm of dreams and form a unique connection. The interplay between reality and dreams takes centre stage in this Hindi-language drama.
Razakar
Release date: 24 January 2025
Cast: Bobby Simha, Tej Sapru and Makarand Deshpande
Where to watch: Aha
Synopsis: Set in the early days of independence, the movie follows the story of a group of people from Telangana. Their fight for justice and independence is highlighted in the film. They fight against military and political oppression to reclaim their identity and religion.
Sky Force
Release date: 24 January 2025
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan and Veer Pahariya
Where to watch: In theatres
Synopsis: Based on true events, the movie narrates one of the deadliest air strikes between India and Pakistan. It is based on India’s retaliatory attack on the Sargodha airbase of Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965. Akshay Kumar plays the role of an Indian Air Force Officer.
Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse
Release date: 23 January 2025
Cast: Mammootty, Gokul Suresh, Lena, Siddique, Vijay Babu and Viji Venkatesh
Where to watch: In theatres
Synopsis: The Malayalam-language crime thriller starts off as a detective’s quest to find a missing purse. Mammootty plays the role of Dominic, the owner of Dominic Detective Agency, who investigates the case with little to no interest. However, as his probe progresses, the case unravels a more serious and dangerous crime.
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama
Release date: 24 January 2025
Voice cast: Arun Gohil, Amrish Puri and Dilip Sinha
Where to watch: In theatres
Synopsis: The iconic anime film is all set to re-release in theatres after facing several delays. It tells the story of the Hindu epic, Ramayana, through compelling visuals. The story follows Prince Rama who is exiled to the forest. He must bring back his wife Goddess Sita from the clutches of the demon king Ravana.
Fussclass Dabhade
Release date: 24 January 2025
Cast: Amey Wagh, Kshitee Jog and Rajasi Bhave
Where to watch: In theatres
Synopsis: The Marathi-language family-drama film follows three siblings and their humorous bond with each other. The entire family reunites for a grand wedding where old arguments resurface. Although these conflicts threaten to destroy the family, they also bring back fond memories and unveil their special family bond.
Flight Risk
Release date: 24 January 2025
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, and Michelle Dockery
Where to watch: In theatres
Synopsis: Next in the list of new movies and OTT series set to release this week is an American action thriller film that follows a U.S. marshal (Michelle Dockery) who is tasked with transferring a government witness to New York. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, the officer starts to realise that he is not on an ordinary flight. The pilot of the flight is a hitman (Mark Wahlberg).
Rudra Garuda Purana
Release date: 24 January 2025
Cast: Rishi, Vinod Alva, Avinash, Prabhakar and Priyanka Kumar
Where to watch: In theatres
Synopsis: The Kannada-language crime thriller film follows a bus accident that killed all its passengers 25 years ago. However, years later, the same bus named 17A Kaveri Express reappears mysteriously with its passengers. It also follows the son of a minister and his girlfriend who had gone missing after the accident. The movie is inspired by the mysterious case of Pan Am Flight 914.
Shafted
Release date: 24 January 2025
Cast: Manu Payet, Guillaume Labbé, Antoine Gouy and Vincent Heneine
Where to watch: Netflix
Synopsis: The Netflix comedy series follows four middle-aged male friends trying to navigate their complicated lives in modern-day Paris. They stumble upon a number of challenges in their personal, professional and love life.
(Hero image: Courtesy Sky Force, Flight Risk and Shafted/ IMDb; Feature: Courtesy zee5/ Instagram)
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
