ANIMAL - Netflix

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal is an action drama. It explores the intricacies of modern-day relationships, focusing on the toxic equation between a father and son, played by Anil and Ranbir respectively. Rashmika plays Ranbir's girlfriend whom he marries, while Triptii appears as his affair. Bobby is a muted, merciless gangster in the film. Animal is one of the highest grossing hindi films of 2023 and it grossed around Rs.900 crore worldwide.

Language: Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam

OTT Date: January 26

IMDB: 6.6

SAM BAHADUR - Zee5

Helmed by Meghna Gulzar, Sam Manekshaw is one of the most decorated officers in the Indian army, serving for over four decades and fighting in five wars. He is the first army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. Vicky Kaushal plays the major role on this biopic war film.

Language: Hindi

OTT Date: January 26

IMDB: 8.1

SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO SIDE B - Prime Video

Rakshit Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth and Chaitra J Achar take on the lead roles in this compelling narrative. SSE - Side B is set in a time period 10 years after its predecessor and it follows Manu, who goes in search of his lost love, Priya. He finds out that Priya is unhappy and that she has several financial struggles after her husband lost his business in the COVID-19 pandemic. How Manu tries to help Priya forms the crux of the story.

Language: Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam

OTT Date: January 25

IMDB: 8.2

NERU - Disney+ Hotstar

Neru focuses on Sara, a blind sculptor, trying to seek justice after suffering from trauma but struggling to deal with the legal system. The movie stars Mohanlal in the lead role with Priyamani, Anaswara Rajan, Siddique, Santhi, and Jagadish in notable roles. Helmed by Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph.

Language: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi

OTT Date: January 23

IMDB: 7.7

SALAAR: PART 1 CEASEFIRE - Netflix

Director Prashanth Neel's 'Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire' features Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. Set in the fictional dystopian city-region of Khansaar, the film follows the friendship between Deva, a tribesman, and Varadha, prince of Khansaar. When a coup is planned by the king's ministers and his relatives, Varadha chooses Deva's help to become Khansaar's undisputed ruler.

Language: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada

OTT Date: January 20

IMDB: 6.6

JOE - Disney+ Hotstar

The movie revolves around the emotional rollercoaster of love, laughter, friendships and heartbreaks in Joe`s life. Directed by newcomer Hariharan Ram S, stars Rio Raj, Malavika Manoj, Bhavya Trikha played the main role. 

Language: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada

OTT Date: January 15

IMDB: 7.7

ANTONY - Prime Video

Antony tells a complicated relationship a ruthless gangster forms with the kin of one of his rivals. While Joju George plays the title role, it also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Chemban Vinod Jose, Nyla Usha, Asha Sharath, Appani Sarath and Vijayaraghavan. While Rajesh Varma has written the script, Joshiy has helmed it.

Language: Malayalam

OTT Date: January 12

IMDB: 6.8

TIGER 3 - Prime Video

Following the events of Tiger Zinda Hai, War and Pathaan, Tiger and Zoya are forced to go on a life-threatening mission to clear their names after being framed as traitors. Starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. The film opened to a thunderous response at the box office, raking in an impressive Rs 400 crore worldwide.

Language: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu

OTT Date: January 07

IMDB: 6.0

KAATHAL THE CORE - Prime Video

Mammootty, Jyotika starrer 'Kaathal – The Core' focusses on a bank manager whose life takes a turn when his wife files for divorce. The film's primary topics are homosexuality and the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community in modern India. The film premiered at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in the Indian Panorama section.

Language: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi

OTT Date: January 05

IMDB: 7.6

HI NANNA - Netflix

'Hi Nanna' revolves around Viraj, a fashion photographer, and his 6-year-old daughter Mahi. Their lives turn upside down when they become close with a woman named Yashna. The movie stars Nani and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles with Kiara Khanna, Nassar, Jayaram, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Angad Bedi and Viraj Ashwin in pivotal roles. 

Language: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi

OTT Date: January 04

IMDB: 8.3