O Saathi Re, Imtiaz Ali’s romantic drama series, will premiere on Netflix on 4 December, according to Bollywood Hungama on 12 November. Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal play the leads.

For streaming viewers in India, it gives the first week of December a big title. Netflix first announced the project in February 2025, and the premiere date is the latest update.

Quick answer

  • Show: O Saathi Re, a romantic drama series.
  • Premiere: 4 December 2026 on Netflix.
  • Cast: Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal.
  • Creator: Imtiaz Ali, who writes and runs the show.
  • Not stated: The number of episodes.

Who is behind O Saathi Re

Imtiaz Ali created and wrote the series, and he is the showrunner. Arif Ali directs. Amogh Kanaskar and Nidhi Sethia co-wrote it, and Window Seat Films produces. The reports do not say how many episodes there will be.

Netflix’s own title announcement from 2025 describes a love story about modern relationships. Ali called it “a modern romantic show with a vintage heart,” as quoted by Bollywood Hungama.

What the story explores

The series looks at love and relationships, including unequal emotional dynamics and a couple going through separation. Its centre is a relationship in which affection exists but the balance of love is not equal. That theme suits a long form show, where scenes can take time.

Why this matters for viewers

Imtiaz Ali’s films often follow people who are unsure of what they want from love. A series gives him more room to do that. Netflix has also backed the director before, so the platform’s interest is not new.

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What we do not know yet

The sources do not give an episode count, a runtime or a trailer date. They also do not say whether the show streams in more than one language. Expect Netflix to share these details closer to the premiere.

FAQ

When does O Saathi Re release on Netflix?

It premieres on 4 December 2026. The date was reported by Bollywood Hungama on 12 November. Netflix will list it under new releases that day.

Who stars in O Saathi Re?

Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal lead the cast. Imtiaz Ali created and wrote the series. Arif Ali directs.

Is O Saathi Re a film or a series?

It is a series. Both Netflix’s announcement and the latest report call it a romantic drama show. The episode count has not been shared.