Netflix India officially unveiled its 2026 content slate at its Next on Netflix India showcase, announcing a wide-ranging lineup of films and series across Hindi and regional languages. The slate includes star-led theatrical-scale films, director-driven dramas, returning franchise titles, post-theatrical streaming announcements, and a mix of large and smaller originals spanning genres.
Netflix shared first looks, teasers, stills and title announcements through its official social handles live from the event.
Ikka Starring Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna
One of the biggest highlights of the slate was Ikka, a courtroom drama headlined by Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna. The film marks Sunny Deol’s major streaming project and reunites the two actors in a serious legal drama built around a high-profile case with moral and ethical stakes.
Netflix released a first-look teaser from the film showcasing its intense tone and courtroom setting. The cast also includes Dia Mirza and Tillotama Shome, positioning Ikka as a character-driven legal thriller.
Kartavya Backed by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment
Netflix announced Kartavya, a film produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, as part of its 2026 slate. The project is positioned as a suspense-driven investigative drama rooted in questions of truth, responsibility and power.
The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Duggal, Sanjay Mishra and Saurabh Dwivedi.
Hum Hindustani Featuring Saif Ali Khan and Pratik Gandhi
Hum Hindustani is a large-scale historical series set against the backdrop of India’s first general election after Independence. Featuring Saif Ali Khan and Pratik Gandhi, the series explores the political, bureaucratic and human challenges of building a democratic system in a newly formed nation.
Family Business
Netflix also announced Family Business, a high-stakes corporate drama series directed by Hansal Mehta, with Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma leading the cast. The show is pitched as a clash between old power and new ambition in the world of elite business families, with Netflix teasing the central conflict around succession, wealth, and control.
The ensemble also includes names like Akash Khurana, Rhea Chakraborty, Neha Dhupia, and Anant Nag.
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Ghooskhor Pandat Starring Manoj Bajpayee
Netflix also announced Ghooskhor Pandat, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Nushratt Bharuccha and directed by Neeraj Pandey. The project reunites the actor-director duo for a gritty, character-driven drama rooted in realism and political undertones.
The title was officially revealed as part of the slate, with Netflix confirming it as a key film in its upcoming Hindi originals lineup.
Gandhari Starring Taapsee Pannu and Ishwak Singh
Gandhari was officially unveiled as part of Netflix India’s 2026 slate, starring Taapsee Pannu and Ishwak Singh. The film is positioned as a serious, emotionally driven drama, with Netflix presenting it as a strong female-led narrative.
The announcement included title confirmation and visuals during the slate showcase.
Toaster Starring Rajkummar Rao
Netflix announced Toaster, starring Rajkummar Rao, with Sanya Malhotra and Archana Puran Singh also part of the cast. The film was introduced with a teaser-style announcement and is expected to lean into quirky, character-led storytelling.
Toaster adds to Netflix’s growing slate of mid-budget, actor-driven original films.
Legacy
Netflix has officially announced Legacy, a Tamil-language crime drama series led by R Madhavan that explores power dynamics, family loyalty, succession battles and moral conflict within a powerful patriarchal empire. The series also stars Gulshan Devaiah, Gautham Karthik and Abhishek Banerjee, and marks a high-profile South Indian original for Netflix’s 2026 slate. In the story, a dominant patriarch faces rising internal and external challenges as rival factions vie for control and survival, blending gritty drama with intense character studies.
Dhurandhar 2 Post-Theatrical Streaming Announcement
In addition to original titles, Netflix confirmed that Dhurandhar 2 will stream on the platform following its theatrical run. The announcement was made as part of Netflix’s slate presentation, highlighting the platform’s continued focus on acquiring major theatrical films for post-release streaming.
This announcement was informational and not accompanied by a new teaser.
Dhindhora Season 2 Confirmed
Netflix officially confirmed the return of Dhindhora for a second season. The series will continue its comedic and emotional storytelling following the success of the first season.
Netflix shared the announcement through a video between Bhuvan Bam’s famous character Titu Mama interviewing Bhuvan Bam.
Musafir Cafe Starring Vikrant Massey
Musafir Cafe was announced as a new series starring Vikrant Massey along with Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana. The show revolves around intersecting lives and emotional journeys that unfold around a café, with Netflix positioning it as a character-driven drama.
Super Subbu
Netflix also announced Super Subbu, its Telugu comedy-drama series starring Sundeep Kishan, Mithila Palkar and Murli Sharma. The show follows an unlucky young man whose life takes an unexpected turn when he lands a teaching job and is pushed into teaching sex education in a conservative village, setting up a comedy of errors with awkward, high-stakes situations.
Takshakudu
Netflix announced Takshakudu as a Telugu-language film, starring Anand Deverakonda and Nitanshi Goel in the lead roles. The teaser released by Netflix hints at an emotionally charged narrative that explores themes of anger, love, forgiveness and redemption, with the story framed around intense personal conflict.
Love
Netflix unveiled Love as a Tamil-language romantic drama, directed by M. Balaji and produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth. The film stars Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lakshmi in the lead roles and explores modern relationships through the lens of emotional compatibility versus chemistry. Love is set to stream on Netflix in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, positioning it as a pan-Indian romantic release rooted in a South Indian sensibility.
Made in Korea
Made in Korea is as a Tamil-language film about a young woman from Tamil Nadu who travels to South Korea, capturing her personal and cultural journey abroad. The project is set to release in multiple languages including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, reflecting Netflix’s intent to take regional stories to a broader audience.
Other Titles
Netflix also announced several smaller and niche titles including Lock Upp, Mismatched S4, Kohrra s2, Chumbak, Desi Bling and Yeh Dil Sunn Raha Hai. These projects were introduced with title reveals as part of the broader slate, catering to varied audiences and genres.
Further details on these titles are expected to be rolled out individually in the coming months.
With a mix of star-driven films, studio-backed projects, post-theatrical acquisitions, director-led dramas and regional originals, Netflix India’s 2026 slate reflects a strategy focused on scale, diversity and recognisable talent. The announcements mark the beginning of a phased promotional rollout, with trailers and detailed updates expected to follow.
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