BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN*
Netflix India lifted the curtain on its ambitious 2026 content slate at the Next on Netflix showcase held in Mumbai on February 3, 2026. The star-studded event, hosted at JW Marriott, Juhu, saw the presence of several leading names from Indian cinema and streaming, including Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Madhuri Dixit, R. Madhavan, Manoj Bajpayee, Bhuvan Bam, Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, Vishal Bhardwaj, Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao and others.
The announcement featured an expansive mix of films, series and non-fiction content spanning multiple languages and genres—ranging from legal dramas and historical thrillers to romantic anthologies, action-packed series and large-scale reality shows.
Films
Ikka
Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna headline Ikka, a courtroom drama directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra. Written by Althea Kaushal and Mayank Tewari, the film revolves around an intense legal battle between two former adversaries. The cast also includes Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma and Akansha Ranjan. The teaser hints at a deeply emotional conflict rooted in past trauma, moral compromise and personal loss.
Hum Hindustani
Saif Ali Khan and Pratik Gandhi come together in Rahul Dholakia’s Hum Hindustani, inspired by true events surrounding India’s first general election. Produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani, the period drama also stars Deepak Dobriyal, Mimi Chakraborty, Sarika and Shraddha Dangar. The film follows a determined government official and a principled police officer navigating a defining moment in the nation’s democratic journey.
Ghooskhor Pandat
Manoj Bajpayee reunites with Neeraj Pandey for this gritty thriller about a corrupt police officer drawn into a global conspiracy. Directed by Ritesh Shah, who also co-wrote the film, Ghooskhor Pandat stars Nushrat Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi and Divya Dutta.
Lust Stories 3
Netflix’s popular anthology returns with its third installment, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj. Lust Stories 3 explores intimacy, longing and emotional vulnerability through diverse narratives. The ensemble includes Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Ali Fazal, Radhika Madan, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth.
Maa Behen
Madhuri Dixit, Ravi Kishan and Triptii Dimri star in this quirky crime drama directed by Suresh Triveni and written by Pooja Tolani. The story follows a mother and her two daughters who find themselves scrambling to cover up an unexpected crime inside their home.
Gandhari
Taapsee Pannu leads this emotionally charged revenge drama directed by Devashish Makhija. Written and produced by Kanika Dhillon, the film tells the story of a mother battling trauma and blindness while taking on a child-trafficking network. The cast includes Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam and Swastika Mukherjee.
Accused
Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, Accused stars Konkona Sen Sharma as a celebrated queer doctor in London facing allegations that threaten her career and personal life. Pratibha Ranta plays her wife. The film is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment.
Made in Korea
A coming-of-age drama directed by R.A. Karthik, Made in Korea follows a young woman from Tamil Nadu whose dream trip to Korea challenges her expectations and reshapes her worldview. The film stars Priyanka Mohan and Park Hye-Jin.
Kartavya
Saif Ali Khan returns as a police officer in this crime drama directed by Pulkit. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, the film explores the cost of duty when personal and professional lives collide. Rasika Duggal, Sanjay Mishra and Zakir Hussain feature in key roles.
Takshakudu
This Telugu folk thriller directed by Vinod Anantoju follows a blind tribesman and his dog on a quest for justice. The film stars Anand Devarakonda and Nitanshi Goel.
Toaster
Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra headline this dark comedy directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary. The story spirals into chaos after a seemingly harmless wedding gift triggers a chain of deadly consequences.
Series
Family Business
Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma star in Hansal Mehta’s corporate thriller about power, succession and fractured family dynamics within a business empire. The ensemble cast includes Neha Dhupia, Rhea Chakraborty, Raima Sen and Dhruv Sehgal.
Super Subbu
Netflix’s first Telugu original series stars Sundeep Kishan as an unlucky teacher forced to teach sex education despite being inexperienced himself. Mithila Palkar co-stars in this comedy directed by Mallik Ram.
Dhindora 2
Famous Youtuber Bhuvan Bam’s popular comedy universe expands on Netflix with Dhindora 2, continuing the misadventures of its eccentric characters while retaining its signature humor and emotional core.
Musafir Cafe
Vikrant Massey leads this romantic drama based on Divya Prakash Dubey’s novel. Set against the backdrop of a mountain café, the series explores love, ambition and emotional crossroads.
Hello Bachhon
Inspired by the life of Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey, this TVF series stars Vineet Kumar Singh as a passionate physics teacher challenging the education system.
Legacy
R. Madhavan headlines this Tamil action thriller as an ageing gangster battling rivals to protect his family and empire. Directed by Charukesh Sekar, the series features an original score by Ilaiyaraaja.
Chumbak
From the creators of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi, this slice-of-life comedy explores the lives of neighbours in an old Mumbai row house. Neena Gupta and Sumeet Vyas lead the ensemble.
Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai
A romantic thriller set against the backdrop of organ trafficking, the series examines obsession, moral conflict and vengeance through intersecting lives.
Mismatched – Season 4
The final season of the beloved youth drama explores unresolved emotions and second chances, bringing closure to Dimple and Rishi’s story.
Maamla Legal Hai – Season 2
Ravi Kishan returns as Judge V.D. Tyagi in the second season of the courtroom comedy, featuring more eccentric cases and characters.
Operation Safed Sagar
Set during the Kargil War, this military drama tells the story from the perspective of Indian Air Force officers. Directed by Oni Sen, the series stars Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill and Dia Mirza.
Talaash: A Mother’s Search
Parineeti Chopra plays a mother searching for her daughter who was kidnapped years earlier. Created by Rensil D’Silva, the series explores faith, resilience and maternal instinct.
#Love
A romantic comedy show run by Soundarya Rajinikanth, #Love pits chemistry against compatibility in a modern dating debate starring Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lekshmi.
Non-Fiction
The Great Indian Kapil Show – Season 5
Kapil Sharma’s comedy talk show returns with a new season, promising fresh celebrity conversations and trademark humor.
Lock Upp
Netflix partners with Ekta Kapoor for this high-voltage reality show featuring controversial personalities locked inside a prison-like setup driven by public opinion.
Desi Bling
Set in Dubai, this reality series follows wealthy Indian expats navigating status, power and rivalry. Karan Kundra and Tejasswi Prakash headline the show.
Netflix’s 2026 slate signals a clear intent to expand its storytelling canvas across languages, formats and themes—cementing its position as a major force in India’s evolving streaming landscape.
