A new year and a brand-new watchlist. OTT platforms are rolling out the red carpet with some of the most entertaining movies and series to kickstart 2025 in style. Pull up your fuzzy socks, here are all the OTT releases scheduled for January 2025.
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1. All We Imagine As Light
The most talked-about film of 2024 and Cannes Grand Prix winner, All We Imagine As Light is releasing on OTT in January 2025. The movie garnered huge appreciation for its unique storytelling and subtle but powerful performances. Payal Kapadia’s direction zooms into Nurse Prabha’s daily life in Mumbai as she lives away from her estranged husband who works in Germany. Simultaneously, Prabha’s younger roommate seeks an isolated place in the bustling city to be intimate with her partner. Will the two women find the love they want or will their hopes be shattered? The movie stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam in the lead.
When to watch: January 3
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
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2. Gunaah S2
Betrayed by loved ones, Shiva’s life turns upside down as he’s hungry for revenge. The new season of Gunaah explores his bitter reality. After losing his faith in love, he’s hellbent on throwing his inherent goodness into a corner. This season, you will witness his evil side as he goes on to cross all limits to seek vengeance. The series casts Surbhi Jyoti, Gashmeer Mahajani, and Zayn Ibad Khan among other actors.
When to watch: January 3
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
3. Black Warrant
Vikramaditya Motwane is bringing an intriguing story set in Delhi’s Tihar Jail, one of the largest prisons worldwide. A new prison officer who’s too innocent for the job considers himself the most appropriate candidate. Is he the right choice, or will he face fatal consequences at the hands of some dangerous criminals? Zahan Kapoor, Rahul Bhat, Anurag Thakur, and Paramvir Cheema are the lead performers of the web series.
When to watch: January 10
Where to watch: Netflix
4. The Sabarmati Report
The movie is set in February 2002 when the Sabarmati Express was set on fire near Godhra railway station. Samar, a journalist, covers the incident but is forced to bury the report. However, his article resurfaces years later, catching everyone’s attention. Will he fight for the case or pretend nothing happened? Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, Riddhi Dogra, and Barkha Singh set the stage for a great performance.
When to watch: January 10
Where to watch: ZEE5
5. XO, Kitty: Season 2
Kitty (Anna Cathcart) is back with a second season of her chaotic life in Seoul. After ending her previous semester on a dramatic note, she is prepared to give her undivided attention to her studies, or is she? Her determination soon fades as she is once again distracted by messy crushes, confused sexuality, and new friends. Watch the series to witness this jaw-dropping cliffhanger series along with Peter Kavinsky’s (Noah Centineo) return.
When to watch: January 16
Where to watch: Netflix
6. The Roshans
Based on the lives of one of the iconic Bollywood families, The Roshans is a documentary exploring the history of Hrithik Roshan’s lineage. It will focus on the three generations of Roshan’s family including Roshan Lal Nagrath, aka Roshan Saab, and his descendants, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, composer Rajesh Roshan, and actor Hrithik Roshan. The series contains interesting snippets and personal anecdotes from several Bollywood stars including SRK, Madhuri Dixit, Javed Akhtar, and others.
When to watch: January 17
Where to watch: Netflix
7. Paatal Lok S2
Paatal Lok‘s doors are going to open soon with the premiere of its second season. Things are about to get gory, intense, and suspenseful. The previous season ended on a mysterious note as Hathi Ram Chaudhary caught the most-wanted suspect of a high-profile case from the underworld. This season, some dark secrets will be revealed that will shock you as the criminal gang will retaliate. The series casts Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, and Ishwak Singh, alongside new cast members like Tillotama Shome, Niharika Dutt, and Jahnu Barua in pivotal roles.
When to watch: January 17
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
8. Power Of Paanch
Set in Panchgiri, Power Of Paanch is a supernatural series with characters personifying the four elements of nature – fire, water, air, and earth. Bela, a teenage girl, ventures on a magical journey with them to find her missing mother. Actors including Riva Arora, Aditya Raj Arora, Jaiveer Juneja, Urvashi Dholakia, and Barkha Bisht take the spotlight in the series.
When to watch: January 17
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
9. Hisaab Barabar
Zee5 is bringing an interesting story with an unexpected cast, starring R Madhavan and Neil Nitin Mukesh. The movie is a battle between a common man and a con man. Radhe Mohan Sharma, who’s always too finicky about settling accounts, stumbles upon a massive financial fraud. How will he figure out this hisaab? The film promises standout performances by other actors, including Kirti Kulhari and Rashmi Desai.
When to watch: January 24
Where to watch: ZEE5
10. Sweet Dreams
Featuring Mithila Palkar and Amol Parashar, Sweet Dreams creates real-life connections through dreams. Every day these two characters dream about each other without knowing about the existence of the other one. And so, they go love hunting to meet their dream partner, quite literally. Will they find each other or will it remain a mere dream?
When to watch: January 24
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
11. The Secret Of The Shiledars
January 2025 brings you some fresh scripts in the form of OTT releases with The Secret Of The Shiledars being one of them. The series tells the story of the royal protectors of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s treasure. As a young, urbanised person is given this responsibility, he struggles to find his identity and purpose in life. Will he succeed in this game or get defeated? Rajeev Khandelwal and Sai Tamhankar are the prominent characters of the series.
When to watch: January 31
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
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