Friday New Releases: While Friday is a special day for movie lovers, it’s also a day of heightened anxiety for filmmakers. For directors, producers, and actors, this day is like an exam, as numerous new series and films are released every Friday, from OTT platforms to theatres, entertaining audiences throughout the weekend.
We have arrived at the second Friday of 2026. This Friday, new releases too, ten movies and web series across different genres are releasing in theatres and on OTT platforms. So, without further ado, let’s quickly take a look at the complete list of movies and web series releasing this Friday:
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Friday New Releases Movies and Web Series List
The Raja Saab
Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt’s film ‘The Raja Saab’ is set to release in theatres this Friday amidst the storm of Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’. This is a horror-comedy film, which will be released in its original Telugu language, as well as in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The film’s bookings are quite good worldwide.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: Theatres
Genre: Horror Comedy
People We Meet on Vacation
People We Meet on Vacation is a movie based on Emily Henry’s novel, which tells the story of two opposite friends whose lives are turned upside down when they decide to explore a romantic relationship.
Release Date: January 9, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedy
The Pit Season 2
Just 10 months after the first season, the makers are returning with Season 2 of ‘The Pit,’ which follows the lives of health professionals, including Dr Michael “Robbie.” It’s set in a busy trauma centre in a fictional Pittsburgh. The story takes place on July 4th, when the hospital is overwhelmed with patients, and the computer system fails, forcing the doctors to resort to old-fashioned techniques. This is an American drama series.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Genre: Medical Drama
Freedom at Midnight Season 2
While the first season of Freedom at Midnight was based on the political negotiations leading up to India’s independence, Season 2 will see director Nikhil Advani explore the turmoil that followed in the months after independence. This historical drama is based on the book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins and stars Siddhant Gupta, Rajendra Chawla, and Chirag Vohra in lead roles.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: SonyLIV
Genre: Historical Drama
De De Pyaar De 2
The sequel to the movie ‘De De Pyaar De’, directed by Anshul Sharma, was released in theatres on November 14 last year. The film, starring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Rakul Preet Singh, is now set to arrive on an OTT platform in the new year. The story revolves around an older man and a middle-aged woman.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedy
A Thousand Blows Season 2
Steven Knight’s boxing drama series is returning with a new season. The story of ‘A Thousand Blows’ Season 2 revolves around Mary Carr, the leader of a gang called the ‘Forty Elephants’ that commits crimes against women. She reunites her gang and forms unexpected alliances with former enemies to face new threats. Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, and Erin Doherty will also appear in the second season.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Genre: Historical Drama
Mask
Kevin and Andrea Jeremiah are set to star in an action-packed Tamil film. The story follows a corrupt detective who, while trying to solve a theft and recover the stolen funds, gets entangled with his own masked gang.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: ZEE5
Genre: Action Thriller
Balti
Amazon Prime Video is known for its series and films across diverse genres. From Panchayat and Gramin Medical to Mirzapur, this OTT platform offers series and films with a unique flavour. Now, a Malayalam sports drama film is set to be released soon, telling the story of a group of Kabaddi players. Their bond is put to the test when a personal rivalry escalates into a fierce conflict.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Sports Drama
Alpha Males Season 4
Season 4 of ‘Alpha Males‘ is set to be released soon on an OTT platform. The story follows four protagonists who, while facing modern challenges, are searching for a place where they can live their lives peacefully.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Comedy
Akhanda 2 (Akhanda 2: Thaandavam)
Fans had high expectations from Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film ‘Akhanda 2’, the second part of the movie that was released on December 12th, but the film failed to perform at the box office after the initial buzz. The film is directed by Boyapati Srinu. After its theatrical failure, this film starring the South superstar is now set to release on an OTT platform.
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy Action Thriller
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