As cinema halls warm up for another busy weekend, the third week of January brings a rich and diverse slate of theatrical releases across languages and genres. From action-packed spectacles and intense dramas to horror chills and regional gems, the week promises something for every kind of moviegoer. Here’s a chronological look at the films hitting theatres between January 19 and January 25, 2026, based on their release dates.
January 22, 2026
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
A high-energy Malayalam release that’s being promoted as a wrestling-forward actioner with a young ensemble.
January 23, 2026
Border 2 (Hindi)
A major Hindi release arriving as a large-scale war drama, headlined by Sunny Deol with Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh also in the cast, as per ticketing listings.
Mercy (English/Hindi)
A near-future sci-fi thriller: a detective, accused of murdering his wife, gets 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an advanced AI judge.
Marty Supreme (English)
Timothée Chalamet headlines this sports-biographical-style film tied to table tennis hustler Marty Reisman, with India listings showing a Jan 23 release.
Primate (English)
A survival-horror setup where a vacation spirals into a primal fight to stay alive. Note: global release is listed as Jan 9, while some India listings show Jan 23—so verify your city’s date.
Baby Girl (Malayalam)
A mystery-thriller driven by a missing-baby case, with the film’s release pegged to Jan 23 in multiple reports and ticketing pages.
Draupathi 2 (Tamil)
A time-travel-leaning historical action-drama that shifts between the present day and 14th-century South India amid power struggles and political betrayals.
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi (Telugu)
A Telugu comedy-drama/family entertainer led by Tharun Bhascker, Eesha Rebba and Brahmaji, per listings.
Magic Mushrooms (Malayalam)
Listed as a comedy/family/fantasy title, leaning into relationship drama and small-town emotions rather than “experimental” cinema.
Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel (Bengali)
A horror-comedy set in a hotel where paranormal chaos erupts; rated UA16+ on BookMyShow.
Vijaynagar’er Hirey (Kakababu) (Bengali)
An action-adventure mystery entry in the Kakababu universe, releasing Jan 23; promos also flag the same date.
Hok Kolorob (Bengali)
A drama/social-political film releasing Jan 23, with Saswata Chatterjee among the leads; Subhashree Ganguly is credited as producer in major listings.
Final Take: A Week That Celebrates Cinematic Diversity
From intimate indie dramas to large-scale action spectacles, the theatrical releases of January 19–25, 2026 reflect the vibrant diversity of Indian and global cinema. Whether audiences are seeking thrills, emotion, nostalgia or experimentation, this week’s lineup ensures that every trip to the theatre offers a distinctly different story proving once again that the big screen continues to be a space where all kinds of voices find their moment to shine.
By – Sonali