With only a few months left in 2026, OTT platforms still have several interesting Indian movies and shows lined up. From returning favourites like Panchayat and Farzi to new thrillers, romances and historical dramas, these 15 upcoming releases give us plenty to look forward to.
15 Upcoming Indian Movies & Shows (2026)
1. Don’t Be Shy! (Prime Video, September 25)
A young woman thinks she has her future perfectly planned until unexpected events begin pushing her life in a completely different direction. As her plans fall apart, she must make messy choices and work out what she actually wants for herself. Produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, the romantic comedy puts self-discovery at the centre of its story.
2. Family Business (Netflix, TBA)
A rising businessman appears ready to inherit a powerful family empire, only to be pushed aside just when control seems within reach. Instead of accepting defeat, he fights to reclaim his position, turning succession into a bitter struggle involving money, loyalty and betrayal. Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma lead this corporate drama about what happens when family and power collide.
3. Shaque: Trust No One (Netflix, September 24)
A mother’s life is destroyed when her baby disappears, leaving behind questions that refuse to go away. Nine years later, the case pulls her back into a disturbing mystery where even the people closest to her become difficult to trust. Parineeti Chopra, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Jennifer Winget star in this psychological thriller built around grief, suspicion and buried truths.
4. Hum Hindustani (Netflix, TBA)
Independent India faces an enormous challenge as officials prepare to hold the country’s first general election for millions of citizens. With the nation still adjusting to Independence and Partition, turning democracy into a working reality requires planning on a scale never attempted before. Saif Ali Khan, Pratik Gandhi and Deepak Dobriyal star in this historical drama about a defining chapter in India’s journey.
5. Mess (Prime Video, TBA)
A group of robbers enters the home of a man with OCD expecting an easy crime, but their target reacts in ways they never anticipated. The robbery turns into a strange overnight standoff where control keeps changing until the intruders themselves are struggling to escape. Pratik Gandhi, Ranvir Shorey and Gajraj Rao star in this dark thriller-comedy.
6. Phoolan (Prime Video, TBA)
Rather than covering Phoolan Devi’s entire life, this film focuses on a terrifying 48-hour period when she was just 17 years old. Trapped in the Chambal region with more than 2,000 armed men searching for her, the young Phoolan must somehow survive against overwhelming odds. Richie Mehta directs this intense drama centred on one defining chapter of her life.
7. Panchayat Season 5 (Prime Video, Expected in November)
Abhishek’s life in Phulera becomes uncomfortable again as new leadership creates fresh problems at work. He may be thinking about moving ahead with his MBA plans, but unfinished responsibilities, village politics and personal relationships continue tying him to Phulera. Season 5 brings back the familiar mix of humour, emotion and everyday rural chaos.
8. Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0 (ZEE5, TBA)
The much-loved celebrity talk show returns in a new digital version, this time with R Madhavan taking over as host. Like the original, the revival will invite well-known personalities to speak openly about their careers, struggles, achievements and personal journeys. For viewers who remember the earlier show, the new edition promises a strong dose of nostalgia alongside fresh conversations.
9. Legacy (Netflix, December)
A powerful criminal empire is thrown into uncertainty when the question of who should inherit control begins dividing the family behind it. Long-standing loyalties start breaking as ambition turns succession into a dangerous fight for power. R Madhavan leads this Tamil crime drama alongside Nimisha Sajayan, Gulshan Devaiah and Abhishek Banerjee.
10. Dupahiya Season 2 (Prime Video, TBA)
Dhadakpur returns with another round of problems as ordinary situations once again grow into unexpected village-wide chaos. Personal dreams, misunderstandings and new complications keep the residents busy as they try to put their lives in order. Season 2 continues the show’s light-hearted mix of small-town humour and relatable characters.
11. Mismatched Season 4 (Netflix, TBA)
Dimple and Rishi return for the final chapter of a relationship that has already survived love, misunderstandings, friendship and difficult timing. Netflix has kept the complete storyline under wraps, leaving the biggest question around how their long journey will finally end. Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf return for one last season together.
12. Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai (Netflix, TBA)
The series is a relationship drama mixing romance with danger, emotional pressure and difficult choices. Shaheer Sheikh, Mohit Malik and Zoya Afroz are attached to the project, which is expected to place complicated relationships at the centre of its suspense.
13. Farzi Season 2 (Prime Video, TBA)
Sunny’s entry into the counterfeit-money business left him trapped between bigger criminals and a determined officer chasing the network. Season 2 is expected to continue that dangerous game as unfinished conflicts return and the consequences of his earlier choices become harder to escape. Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi and Kay Kay Menon return as the risks around the illegal operation grow.
14. Ghooskhor (Netflix, TBA)
Manoj Bajpayee leads this upcoming Netflix thriller, which was earlier known as Ghooskhor Pandat. Full story details remain limited, but the project is expected to explore corruption, power and the compromises people make inside a flawed system. Neeraj Pandey is associated with the film.
15. Janaawar Season 2 (ZEE5, September 25)
After the first season followed SI Hemant Kumar through a disturbing investigation in a Chhattisgarh jungle town, the police drama returns for another chapter. Season 2 is expected to go deeper into a world shaped by violence, caste tensions and secrets that people would rather keep buried. Bhuvan Arora returns for the new season.
From the return of Panchayat, Farzi and Mismatched to new stories like Family Business, Phoolan and Legacy, the rest of 2026 still has plenty to offer OTT viewers.