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Movies Releasing This Week (March 14–20, 2026): Theatres & OTT — Full List

Looking for the complete list of movies releasing this week ? You are in the right place. This guide covers every confirmed theatrical release and major OTT premiere happening in India from March 14 to March 20, 2026 — across Bollywood, Hollywood, South Cinema and streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Disney+, ZEE5, SonyLIV and Lionsgate Play.

We update this page every week with fresh release data sourced from FilmiBeat, India TV News, Bollywood Hungama and OneIndia. Every title listed below is a real confirmed release — no speculation, no unconfirmed rumours.

📋 This Week’s Complete Release List — March 14–20, 2026

Film / Series Release Date Language Platform Genre
Dhurandhar: The Revenge March 19, 2026 Hindi + Pan-India Theatres Spy Action Thriller
Chiraiya March 14, 2026 Hindi OTT (streaming) Social Drama
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man March 2026 English Netflix Crime Drama
Aspirants Season 3 March 13, 2026 Hindi Amazon Prime Video Drama
Funky March 13, 2026 Telugu + dubbed Netflix Romantic Comedy
The Taj Story March 13, 2026 Hindi Lionsgate Play Courtroom Drama
Made in Korea (Tamil film) March 12, 2026 Tamil + dubbed Netflix Romantic Drama
Andha Pyaar 2 March 14, 2026 Hindi ZEE5 Reality / Romance
Reminders of Him March 13, 2026 English Theatres (India) Romantic Drama
Sankalp March 2026 Hindi Amazon MX Player Political Drama
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka March 13, 2026 Hindi Theatres Courtroom Drama
Local Times March 13, 2026 Tamil Amazon Prime Video Drama
Nawab Cafe March 12, 2026 Telugu ETvWin Drama

Sources: FilmiBeat, India TV News, OneIndia. All release dates are subject to change.

🔥 Biggest Release of the Week

Dhurandhar: The Revenge — Releasing March 19, 2026 (Theatres)

  • Director: Aditya Dhar
  • Cast: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Dylan O’Brien
  • Language: Hindi + Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali (first pan-India release of the franchise)
  • Genre: Spy Action Thriller
  • Advance Bookings (Worldwide): ₹50+ crore gross as of March 12, 2026
  • Premiere Shows: March 18, 2026 (4 lakh+ tickets sold)

The sequel to Bollywood’s biggest film of 2025. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the most anticipated theatrical release of this week by a significant margin — it is the direct sequel to Dhurandhar (2025), which broke 25 all-time Bollywood box office records and earned ₹1,354 crore worldwide. This second instalment picks up directly from Part 1’s cliffhanger, with Ranveer Singh’s Hamza Ali Mazari going from defence to full offence against the organisation that targeted him in Karachi.

Why this release is special: Unlike Part 1 which was Hindi-only, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is releasing simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali — making it the franchise’s first true pan-India release. Advance bookings crossed ₹50 crore worldwide before opening day, with North America projecting a $10 million opening weekend. The film is only the third Indian production to release in Dolby USA, after RRR and Pushpa 2.

For our complete guide to the first film including box office records, Akshaye Khanna’s villain performance and what to expect in Part 2, see our full Dhurandhar review.

🎬 Theatrical Movies Releasing This week

Reminders of Him — March 13, 2026 (Theatres)

  • Director: Vanessa Caswill
  • Cast: Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers
  • Language: English
  • Genre: Romantic Drama
  • Based on: Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name

Based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover — one of the most read authors of the past five years — Reminders of Him follows a woman rebuilding her life after a tragic mistake, seeking to reconnect with the daughter she has never met. Directed by Vanessa Caswill and starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, the film is co-produced by Hoover herself alongside Lauren Levine and Gina Matthews. The CoHo fanbase has been one of the most engaged book-to-film adaptation communities in recent years, making this one of the week’s more anticipated romantic releases in Indian multiplex screens.

Kissa Court Kachahari Ka — March 13, 2026 (Theatres)

  • Director: Rajnish Jaiswal
  • Cast: Rajesh Sharma, Brijendra Kala, Neelu Kaur Kohli
  • Language: Hindi
  • Genre: Courtroom Drama

A Hindi courtroom drama featuring the reliably excellent character actors Rajesh Sharma and Brijendra Kala. Produced by Arun Kumar under Lovely Films Private Limited, the film explores an intense legal conflict. For fans of grounded Hindi cinema driven by performance rather than star power, this is worth keeping on your radar.

📺 OTT Releases This Week — March 14–20, 2026

Aspirants Season 3 — Amazon Prime Video (From March 13)

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  • Cast: Naveen Kasturia (Sandeep Bhaiya), Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal
  • Language: Hindi
  • Genre: Drama
  • Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video’s most-watched Hindi series returns for a third season. According to India TV News, Season 3 sees Sandeep Bhaiya go head-to-head with DM Abhilash — a confrontation fans have been anticipating since the Season 2 finale. New characters join the story, and the series continues its exploration of UPSC aspirants navigating ambition, friendship and sacrifice. One of the most eagerly awaited Hindi web series of early 2026.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man — Netflix (March 2026)

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  • Cast: Cillian Murphy (Tommy Shelby), returning cast
  • Language: English
  • Genre: Crime Drama
  • Platform: Netflix

Tommy Shelby returns. According to OneIndia, the film sees Tommy living in self-imposed exile when his estranged son becomes entangled in a dangerous Nazi Party plot — forcing him out of hiding. Cillian Murphy won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Oppenheimer (2023) — his return as Tommy Shelby carries enormous weight for fans of the original series. This is one of the most anticipated Netflix originals of March 2026 globally.

Chiraiya — OTT (March 14, 2026)

  • Cast: Divya Dutta
  • Language: Hindi
  • Genre: Social Drama

Starring the acclaimed Divya Dutta, Chiraiya is a social drama that promises powerful storytelling around themes of identity and societal pressure. According to OneIndia, the film tells the story of Kamlesh, a woman whose seemingly happy married life takes a dramatic turn when she dares to question deeply ingrained norms around her. Divya Dutta is one of Hindi cinema’s most consistently impressive character actors, making this one of the quieter but more interesting OTT releases of the week.

Funky — Netflix (From March 13)

  • Director: KV Anudeep (Jathi Ratnalu)
  • Cast: Vishwak Sen, Kayadu Lohar, VK Naresh
  • Language: Telugu + Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam dubbed
  • Genre: Romantic Comedy
  • Platform: Netflix

Directed by KV Anudeep — who made the beloved Jathi Ratnalu — Funky is a fast-paced Telugu romantic comedy that explores the chaotic, unpredictable side of modern love. According to India TV News, the film premiered in theatres on February 13, 2026 and is now available on Netflix in multiple languages. If you enjoyed Jathi Ratnalu’s brand of irreverent comedy, Funky delivers the same energy.

The Taj Story — Lionsgate Play (From March 13)

  • Director: Tushar Amrish Goel
  • Cast: Paresh Rawal
  • Language: Hindi
  • Genre: Courtroom Drama
  • Platform: Lionsgate Play

Paresh Rawal stars as Vishnu Das, an Agra tour guide who becomes a social outcast after a drunken viral video in which he claims the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple. The courtroom drama that follows his fight for redemption — navigating the collision between personal belief, historical controversy and social media consequences — is timely, provocative and features Rawal in a role well-suited to his abilities. According to OneIndia, the film is 166 minutes long and explores the Tejo Mahalaya theory in a legal framework.

Made in Korea (Tamil Film) — Netflix (From March 12)

  • Director: Ra Karthik
  • Cast: Priyanka Mohan
  • Language: Tamil + dubbed
  • Genre: Romantic Drama, Self-Discovery
  • Platform: Netflix

Not to be confused with the Disney+ Korean drama of the same name — this is a Tamil romantic drama about a young woman from Tamil Nadu who is passionate about Korean language and culture and dreams of visiting Seoul. Her journey to Korea becomes a transformative experience of self-discovery that goes far beyond the travel plans she had in mind. According to India TV News, it is available on Netflix from March 12 in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu.

Sankalp — Amazon MX Player (March 2026)

  • Director: Prakash Jha
  • Cast: Nana Patekar
  • Language: Hindi
  • Genre: Political Drama
  • Platform: Amazon MX Player
  • Significance: Nana Patekar’s digital OTT debut

Veteran director Prakash Jha (Rajneeti, Gangaajal, Chakravyuh) returns with Sankalp — and brings Nana Patekar to OTT for the first time. According to OneIndia, Patekar plays a modern-day Chanakya who uses strategic mentorship to manipulate and master Indian politics. The combination of Jha’s proven track record in political cinema and Patekar’s intensity makes this one of the most interesting Hindi OTT debuts of the month. Available on Amazon MX Player.

Andha Pyaar 2 — ZEE5 (March 14, 2026)

  • Language: Hindi
  • Genre: Reality / Blind Dating
  • Platform: ZEE5

The second season of ZEE5’s blind-dating series returns with its Wingman Edition — testing whether lasting romantic connections can form based solely on personality and conversation, without appearance as a factor. According to OneIndia, the format favours humour and genuine personality over aesthetics — making it one of the more charming reality formats currently running on Indian OTT.

Nawab Cafe — ETvWin (From March 12)

  • Cast: Shiva Kandukuri, Rajeev Kanakala
  • Language: Telugu
  • Genre: Family Drama
  • Platform: ETvWin

A Telugu family drama about Raja, a young man eager to leave his father’s 400-year-old Hyderabadi cafe for a life abroad. After his father’s sudden passing forces him to take the reins, he undergoes a profound personal transformation as he fights to protect the family legacy he once wanted to escape. According to OneIndia, the series is a heartfelt look at heritage and identity through the lens of Hyderabadi food culture.

🏆 Special Event This Week: The 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles — making this one of the most important weeks in global cinema. According to MyVi’s release guide, the ceremony is presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and celebrates the best films and performances of 2025.

Films competing for major awards this year include Emilia Pérez (13 nominations — record for a non-English language film), Dhurandhar (Best Makeup and Hairstyling), The Smashing Machine (Best Supporting Actress for Emily Blunt, and Dwayne Johnson’s first major awards recognition), Conclave, Nickel Boys and others. For our full breakdown of the nominated performances, see our Selena Gomez movies guide (Emilia Pérez) and our Dwayne Johnson movies guide (The Smashing Machine).

📅 Coming Next Week — March 21–27, 2026

Already confirmed for the week after this one:

  • Shah Rukh Khan’s King — one of the most anticipated Bollywood films of 2026, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. Release date not yet locked but expected Q2 2026.
  • Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana — the most ambitious Indian mythological epic in years, targeting a major holiday release.
  • Drishyam 3 — Ajay Devgn returns for the third chapter of the franchise.
  • Multiple new OTT premieres across Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar

Bookmark this page — we update it every week with the latest confirmed release dates. For the complete confirmed Bollywood release calendar of 2026, see Bollywood Hungama’s official release schedule.

🔄 Last Week’s Biggest Releases — March 6–13, 2026

In case you missed these from the previous week:

  • Subedaar (Amazon Prime Video, March 5) — Anil Kapoor and Radhikka Madan in an intense action drama about a retired soldier fighting local corruption. Directed by Suresh Triveni.
  • Boyfriend on Demand (Netflix, March 6) — Jisoo of BLACKPINK’s K-drama debut alongside Seo In-guk and Lee Jae-wook. See our best K-dramas 2026 guide for the full breakdown.
  • Gandhi Talks (ZEE5, March 6) — A unique silent film premiering on digital with a world premiere on ZEE5.
  • Freedom at Midnight Season 2 (SonyLIV) — The historical drama returns covering the aftermath of India’s 1947 independence.
  • Siren’s Kiss (Prime Video, March 2) — Wi Ha-joon and Park Min-young in a thriller romance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest movie releasing in theatres this week in India?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge (March 19, 2026) is the biggest theatrical release of the week by a significant margin. The sequel to Bollywood’s highest-grossing film of 2025 has crossed ₹50 crore in worldwide advance bookings before release and is releasing in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali simultaneously.

What are the best OTT releases this week?

The standout OTT releases of March 14–20, 2026 are: Aspirants Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video — most anticipated Hindi web series of early 2026), Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (Netflix — Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby), Sankalp (Amazon MX Player — Nana Patekar’s OTT debut directed by Prakash Jha) and Funky (Netflix — KV Anudeep’s Telugu rom-com now streaming in dubbed versions).

Where can I watch Aspirants Season 3?

Aspirants Season 3 is streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video India from March 13, 2026. All episodes are available in Hindi.

Is Dhurandhar: The Revenge releasing in South Indian languages?

Yes — unlike Part 1 which was Hindi-only, Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases simultaneously in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali on March 19, 2026. This is its first pan-India multilingual release. For everything about the franchise including Part 1’s box office records, see our complete Dhurandhar review.

When is the 98th Academy Awards ceremony?

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Emilia Pérez leads with 13 nominations — the most of any film and a record for a non-English language film.

How do I find out about movies releasing next week?

Bookmark this page — we update it every week with the latest confirmed release dates across theatres and OTT. You can also follow FilmiBeat and Bollywood Hungama for daily updates.

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Last Updated: March 14, 2026 (Sunday). All release dates are confirmed as of March 14, 2026 and are subject to change. OTT release times may vary by platform and region. We update this page every week with the latest release information.

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