Mumbai — December 30, 2025
Bollywood Targets Global Audiences With Packed January 2026 Release Slate
India’s Hindi-language film industry, widely known as Bollywood, is gearing up for a busy January 2026, with several high-profile theatrical releases and globally accessible OTT premieres. The month features major stars such as Sunny Deol, Prabhas, and Thalapathy Vijay, reflecting Bollywood’s growing international footprint across the US, UK, and overseas markets.
Trade analysts note that January has become a strategic window for Indian studios, thanks to strong diaspora attendance and increasing visibility on global streaming platforms.
🎬 Theatrical Releases (Worldwide Rollout)
| Film | Release Date | Notable Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Ikkis | January 1, 2026 | Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat |
| Azad Bharath | January 1, 2026 | Shreyas Talpade, Suresh Oberoi |
| Jana Nayagan | January 9, 2026 | Thalapathy Vijay, Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde |
| The Raja Saab | January 9, 2026 | Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Sanjay Dutt |
| Mayasabha | January 16, 2026 | Javed Jaffrey |
| Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos | January 16, 2026 | Vir Das, Mona Singh |
| Rahu Ketu | January 16, 2026 | Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma |
| One Two Cha Cha Cha | January 16, 2026 | Lalit Prabhakar, Ashutosh Rana |
| Border 2 | January 23, 2026 | Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh |
| Human Cocaine | January 29, 2026 | Dark thriller (cast to be announced) |
Several titles are expected to release simultaneously in North America, the UK, Australia, and the Middle East.
📺 Major OTT & Streaming Releases (Global Platforms)
International audiences will also see multiple Indian films debut on Netflix, expanding Bollywood’s reach beyond theatrical markets.
Haq — January 2, 2026 (Netflix) | Yami Gautam, Emraan Hashmi
De De Pyaar De 2 — January 9, 2026 (Netflix)
Taskaree — January 14, 2026 (Netflix) | Emraan Hashmi
Tere Ishk Mein — January 23, 2026 (Netflix)
Dhurandhar — January 30, 2026 (Netflix)
📌 Industry Context for Global Readers
Bollywood films increasingly launch with day-and-date international releases, supported by subtitled and dubbed versions. Streaming premieres on platforms like Netflix have further accelerated the global consumption of Indian cinema.
Release dates remain subject to change based on distribution strategies and certification timelines.
