Feb 04, 2026 1:22am IST
From Kartavya to Family Business, Here are Top 7 Picks from Netflix India’s 2026 Slate
Netflix India rolled out its 2026 slate at a Mumbai showcase, signaling another year of ambitious, genre-defying programming. In a year which promises to bring back audiences to the theatres, Netflix India, known for backing unconventional narratives and marquee talent, has presented its slate of what to watch. Here, Variety India identifies seven titles shaping up as the year’s most anticipated projects and why we are excited to watch them.
Ikka
Ikka, which marks the reunion of Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna after Border, narrates the story of a celebrated, incorruptible lawyer, who is arm-twisted into defending a murder accused. With both stars enjoying blockbuster successes from their recent releases - Border 2 and Dhurandhar, the ultimate face-off between them promises to be a cinematic treat.
Production: Alchemy Films
Director: Siddharth P. Malhotra
Writer: Althea Kaushal, Mayank Tewari
Cast: Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma, Akansha Ranjan.
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Family Business
After helming memorable shows like Scam 1992 and Scoop, Hansal Mehta is back with another gripping drama series titled Family Business, featuring Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma, where the duo portray step-siblings and business rivals. While Family Business is touted to be the first-of-its-kind show, exploring the ruthless world of finance, the visuals remind us of Succession.
Production: Abundantia Entertainment, True Story Films
Creators: Hansal Mehta, Niren Bhatt
Director: Hansal Mehta
Writers: Niren Bhatt, Deepali Gupta, Ankur Pathak, Nikhil Nair
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Akash Khurana, Rhea Chakraborty, Neha Dhupia, Anant Nag, Kanwaljit Singh, Dhruv Sehgal, Nandish Sandhu, Tina Desai, Rohan Mehra, Kamal Sadanah, Raima Sen, Inayat Sood, Madhoo Shah.
Musafir Cafe
Featuring Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana, Musafir Cafe gives a vibe of a poetic and timeless love story. The romantic drama is breezy and celebrates unrequited love with a slice-of-life touch.
Production: TTT
Writer and Creator: Sharanya Rajgopal
Director: Ruchir Arun
Cast: Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto, Mahima Makwana, Adil Hussain, Rajeev Siddhartha, Anubha Fatehpuria, Loveleen Mishra, Sadia Siddiqui.
Hum Hindustani
Saif Ali Khan and Pratik Gandhi starrer Hum Hindustani is inspired by true events from India’s First Election. In the gripping period drama, we see a team of officials battling chaos, resistance, and impossible odds to deliver the nation’s very first democratic election.
Production: Emmay Entertainment
Writer and Director: Rahul Dholakia
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Pratik Gandhi, Deepak Dobriyal, Mimi Chakraborty, Sarika, Shraddha Dangar.
Operation Safed Sagar
While the Army has always been celebrated for its immense contribution in the Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar highlights the unheard and unknown stories of Air Force Officers during the 1999 war. On a large scale, the show promises to be a visual spectacle featuring breathtaking aerial sequences.
Production: Matchbox Shots LLP, Feel Good Films
Creator and Showrunner: Abhijeet Singh Parmar, Kushal Srivastava
Director: Oni Sen
Writers: Sandeep Jain, Nikhil Ravi, Barun Kashyap
Cast: Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin, Amrita Bagchi.
Kartavya
After Kal Ho Naa Ho, Saif Ali Khan reunites with Shah Rukh Khan, but not as a costar. Bankrolled by Red Chillies Entertainment, Kartavya is an investigative thriller about a gruesome murder case, which promises to be a gripping affair.
Production: Red Chillies Entertainment
Writer and Director: Pulkit
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Saurabh Dwivedi, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari.
Maa Behen
Suresh Triveni, who gave us a cheerful movie like Tumhari Sulu, returns with another fun film, Maa Behen. Featuring Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Ravi Kishan and Dharnaa Durga, the dramedy narrates the story of Rekha and her daughters, whose lives turn upside down when they find a dead body in their kitchen.
Production: Abundantia Entertainment Production in Association with Opening Image Films
Director: Suresh Triveni
Writers: Suresh Triveni, Pooja Tolani
Cast: Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Ravi Kishan, Dharnaa Durga.
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