From hard-hitting crime thrillers and political dramas to ambitious biographical sagas, Amazon Prime Video and Amazon MX Player are gearing up for a power-packed slate of upcoming shows. With returning favourites like Dahaad and Aashram set to raise the stakes, alongside fresh originals such as Raakh, Matka King, and the inspiring corporate saga Made in India – The Titan Story, the streaming platforms are blending mass appeal with layered storytelling. Add to that the gritty return of Raktanchal and the intriguing new title Lukkha, and the upcoming lineup promises intensity, ambition and binge-worthy drama in equal measure.
1. Ali Fazal’s Raakh
One of Prime Video’s most anticipated originals of 2026, Raakh marks a fresh entry in the crime thriller space featuring a powerhouse cast including Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir. Set to explore themes of morality, justice and redemption, the series dives deep into the psychology of its characters while offering high-stakes investigative drama. Directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy of Paatal Lok fame, Raakh promises gritty twists and layered storytelling.
2. Kranti Prakash Jha’s Raktanchal Season 3
Filming has begun on Raktanchal Season 3 across Uttar Pradesh, promising a bigger and more intense chapter of power struggles, gang wars and political rivalries in the Purvanchal underworld. Fans of the crime-political genre are in for a raw and authentic ride when this season eventually drops on MX Player with versatile actor Kranti Prakash Jha leading the cast.
3. Sonakshi Sinha’s Dahaad Season 2
Following its acclaimed first season – inspired by real-life serial killer cases and praised for its gripping police procedural narrative – Dahaad has officially been renewed for Season 2. Expect more edge-of-your-seat investigations as Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah and Vijay Varma reprise their roles in this dark thriller on Prime Video.
4. Bobby Deol’s Aashram Season 4
The Prakash Jha-helmed crime drama that captivated OTT audiences is gearing up for a fourth season. Bobby Deol’s compelling portrayal of the controversial Baba Nirala will return as the story continues to explore deep power struggles, political machinations and revenge arcs within the ashram’s world. Shooting is expected to roll in 2026, with fans eagerly awaiting the next twist in the cult-drama narrative.
5. Vijay Varma’s Matka King
Set in 1960s Mumbai, Matka King promises to be a dazzling period drama about the rise of the notorious gambling game matka and how one man’s ambition transforms the city’s underworld landscape. Starring Vijay Varma and backed by producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, this Prime Video original blends historical flair with gritty crime storytelling.
6. Jim Sarbh’s Made in India – The Titan Story
This ambitious biographical series captures the remarkable genesis of the iconic Titan brand – from a bold idea to a symbol of Indian innovation and pride. Featuring stalwarts Naseeruddin Shah as J.R.D. Tata and Jim Sarbh as Xerxes Desai, it traces the grit, vision and risks that shaped a global success story. The series is set to premiere on MX Player in 2026.
7. King’s Lukkha
Lukkha is an upcoming Amazon Prime Video original series marking the acting debut of Indian rapper and musician King (Arpan Kumar Chandel), announced around August 2025. The show is described as a coming-of-age, multi-genre series featuring high-energy music and action. It is created by two first-time writers and focuses on raw, youthful storytelling.