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Netflix India rolls out expansive 2026 slate at Mumbai launch event

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Star‑studded Mumbai event unveils 2026 lineup Netflix India presented its 2026 slate on Feb 3, 2026 at the JW Marriott, Juhu, with attendees including Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Madhuri Dixit, R. Madhavan and many others, signaling a major push of original Indian content [1].

Flagship films spotlight veteran talent The lineup features Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna in the courtroom drama Ikka directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, and Saif Ali Khan with Pratik Gandhi in the partition‑era thriller Hum Hindustani by Rahul Dholakia, both positioned as marquee releases [1].

Anthology Lust Stories returns for a third volume Four acclaimed directors—Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj—contribute new chapters to Lust Stories 3, expanding the series’ exploration of intimacy with an ensemble cast [1].

New series span corporate drama to action thriller Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma lead the corporate saga Family Business (Hansal Mehta), R. Madhavan headlines the violent action‑thriller Legacy, and Vikrant Massey stars in the romantic drama Musaafir Cafe, illustrating Netflix’s genre diversity [1].

Regional and creator‑driven projects expand the slate The platform introduced Telugu comedy Super Subbu, Bhuvan Bam’s YouTube‑originated Dhindora 2, and the ed‑tech‑inspired series Hello Bachhon about Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey, targeting niche audiences [1].

Reality and comedy formats broaden Indian offerings Netflix announced Ekta Kapoor’s reality show Lock Upp (Balaji Telefilms) and the fifth season of The Great Indian Kapil Show, underscoring a strategy to blend scripted and unscripted content for Indian viewers [1].

  • Film creators on Ikka: “This deeply personal script… unfolds as a riveting face‑off between two arch‑rivals… a relentless thriller packed with emotional depth,” said the Ikka team, highlighting the movie’s intense courtroom conflict.
  • Producers of Hum Hindustani: “Telling the story of the country’s first democratic election… is a story of belief, courage and collective effort,” the makers explained, emphasizing the historical significance.
  • Bhuvan Bam’s team on Dhindora 2: “What began on YouTube as a deeply relatable, character‑driven comedy has grown into a larger, more layered story… while retaining the humour, heart, and chaos,” they noted, stressing continuity for fans.
  • Creators of Hello Bachhon: “Through Alakh Pandey’s journey, we explore the emotional and ethical battles behind building something meaningful in a system driven by pressure,” they said, framing the series as an inspirational education drama.
  • Netflix India spokesperson on Family Business: “Family Business explores the deeply complicated and messy personal relationships that define every boardroom battle of a family of tycoons,” they remarked, outlining the series’ thematic focus.

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