'Mission Majnu', 'Ginny and Georgia', 'Guns and Gulaabs'... What you need to watch in Jan 2023

From the much-anticipated theatrical release of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' and Ajith's 'Thunivu' to Daisy Edgar-Jones starrer 'Where the Crawdads Sing', here are some films and shows to check out this month.

THUNIVU: Watch Thala Ajith in this action-packed heist thriller which has been scheduled for a Pongal release. It also stars Manju Warrier as the female lead along with Samuthirakani, GM Sundar, Prem, and many others. DATE: January 11 / PLATFORM: Theatres

VARISU: This Thalapathy Vijay starrer appears to be a power-packed family drama. Rashmika Mandanna, who was last seen in her Hindi debut, 'Goodbye', has been cast as the female lead in this Pongal release. DATE: January 12 / PLATFORM: Theatres

SHARK TANK (Season 2): The much-anticipated season of this show has returned with a new set of entrepreneurs who want to make their business ideas a reality. Episodes will be broadcast on Sony TV every day at 10 pm and can also be accessed online. DATE: January 2 / PLATFORM: SonyLiv

STAR WARS BAD BATCH (Season 2): This season will kick start with a two-episode premiere. The series brings back the genetically enhanced titular clone squad introduced in The Clone Wars' final season, after they fled the Empire and became mercenaries. DATE: January 4 / PLATFORM: Disney+Hotstar

GINNY AND GEORGIA (Season 2): Mother-daughter duo Ginny and Georgia are back and they’re messier than ever. Starring Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry, season 2 will dive deeper into Georgia's (Howey) past. DATE: January 5 / PLATFORM: Netflix

THE RIG: In this supernatural thriller, we will see a crew in the North Sea who find themselves stranded due to a mysterious fog leading to 'a confrontation with forces beyond their imagination'. DATE: January 6 / PLATFORM: Amazon Prime

TAAZA KHABAR: This web series will mark the OTT debut of Bhuvan Bam, one of the most popular YouTubers in India. The plot revolves around a sanitation worker who stumbles upon magical powers. DATE: January 6 / PLATFORM: Disney+Hotstar

MISSION MAJNU: Set in the 1970s, this film is 'inspired by real events'. 'Mission Majnu' has Sidharth Malhotra playing the role of India’s RAW agent in Pakistan who will do anything for his country. Helmed by Shantanu Bagchi, the movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Sharib Hashmi, Rajit Kapur, and Kumud Mishra. DATE: January 20 / PLATFORM: Netflix

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Delia Owens, the film has Daisy Edgar-Jones as the lead character in this mystery thriller drama. DATE: January 24 / PLATFORM: Netflix

GUNS AND GULAABS: An upcoming Hindi comedy crime thriller that has been inspired by the 'Misfits of the World', the series mixes the 90s romance with crime. Directed by Raj and D.K., Guns and Gulaabs stars Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, Gulshan Devaiah, and TJ Bhanu in lead roles. DATE: Not yet announced / PLATFORM: Netflix