Get ready for the latest OTT releases this week, packed with edge-of-the-seat thrillers, heartfelt dramas, and epic finales dropping on Netflix and JioHotstar from December 31 to January 2. From the misty mysteries of Malayalam’s Eko to the courtroom battles in Haq starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, plus Stranger Things’ explosive Season 5 closer—these picks promise non-stop bingeing for your New Year kickoff.
New OTT releases dropping this week:
Eko (Malayalam) – December 31 (Netflix)
Eko is a Malayalam mystery thriller and the final chapter of Ramesh’s Animal Trilogy. The story follows Mlaathi, the estranged wife of notorious dog breeder and outlaw Kuriachan, living alone in the misty hills of Kaattukunnu. As undercover officers and enemies arrive at her secluded estate searching for Kuriachan, long-buried secrets emerge across decades and borders. A pack of highly trained dogs blurs the line between safety and captivity.
Love Beyond Wicket (Tamil)- January 1 (JioHotstar)
Love Beyond Wicket (LBW) is a Tamil sports drama about Rangan, a once-promising cricketer whose career stalled and who is now a reluctant coach at a struggling academy. Tasked with turning a group of undisciplined misfits into a real team, he slowly builds trust and discipline. The film highlights his emotional bond with dedicated player Thangam and shows how their fight for a second chance becomes a journey of redemption and self-discovery. Cast includes Vikranth Santhosh and Niyathi Kadambi.
Run Away – January 1 (Netflix)
Run Away is a British mystery thriller series about Simon Greene, a devoted father whose life shatters when his daughter Paige disappears into a dangerous world of drugs and violent criminals. When a confrontation with her abusive boyfriend turns deadly, Simon becomes a murder suspect and is forced into a desperate search that exposes cult secrets and buried family lies. The cast includes James Nesbitt, Ellie de Lange, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, and Alfred Enoch.
Stranger Things Season 5 finale – January 1 (Netflix)
Stranger Things Season 5 ends with a feature-length finale, The Rightside Up. Hawkins battles Vecna as the Upside Down collapses into reality. Eleven leads assaults. Will shield friends via hive mind. All face sacrifices to seal the gate. Old allies return with Upside Down secrets exposed.
Haq – January 2 (Netflix)
Haq is a gripping courtroom drama inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, exploring faith, gender equality, and justice. Yami Gautam Dhar plays Shazia Bano, abandoned by her husband, Emraan Hashmi’s lawyer character, after remarriage. He denies maintenance. With her father and lawyer Sheeba Chaddha, she fights in the Supreme Court amid tradition vs law clashes.
FAQs
A: Yes, the feature-length “The Rightside Up” delivers epic battles, hive mind reveals, and emotional closures for Hawkins’ crew.
A: Haq streams on Netflix starting January 2, inspired by the Shah Bano case with Emraan Hashmi.
A: Eko on Netflix (Dec 31), Love Beyond Wicket on JioHotstar (Jan 1), Run Away and Stranger Things S5 finale on Netflix (Jan 1), and Haq on Netflix (Jan 2).
