Haq OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch Yami Gautam, Emraan Hashmi’s courtroom movie
The courtroom drama Haq is ready for a second innings after its theatrical run last year. Headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, the film quietly made its way to cinemas in November 2025 and gradually found appreciation for its subject and strong performances. While it did not set the box office on fire, Haq stood out for tackling a sensitive legal and social issue with restraint. Now, months after its big-screen release, the film is once again in the spotlight as audiences who missed it in theatres prepare to catch it at home.
Streaming details of Haq
The makers have officially confirmed that Haq will begin streaming on Netflix from January 2, 2026. The digital premiere comes nearly eight weeks after the film’s theatrical debut on November 7, 2025, giving it a chance to reach viewers across India and internationally. With Netflix’s wide reach, the film is expected to find a broader audience, especially among viewers who enjoy legal dramas rooted in real-life events and social debates.
Directed by Suparn Verma, Haq draws inspiration from the landmark Supreme Court judgment in the Shah Bano case, which sparked intense discussions in the 1980s around women’s rights, personal laws and constitutional values. While the film is not a direct retelling of the case, it borrows heavily from the legal and emotional conflicts that defined that historic verdict. The story places its focus on how a personal marital dispute slowly turns into a larger constitutional battle.
More about Haq
Yami Gautam Dhar portrays the role of Shazia Bano, a woman forced to seek legal recourse after her husband abandons her following a second marriage. Her character’s fight for maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code becomes the emotional core of the film. Emraan Hashmi plays Advocate Mohammad Abbas Khan, Shazia’s estranged husband, who also stands across her in court as rival counsel. The dynamic between the two forms the backbone of the narrative.
The supporting cast adds further weight to the film. Sheeba Chaddha has been praised for her role as Shazia’s lawyer, Bela Jain, bringing quiet strength and conviction to the courtroom scenes. Danish Husain, as Shazia’s father, lends emotional depth, portraying the pain and dignity of a parent watching his daughter fight a system stacked against her.
Upon its release, Haq received mostly positive reviews, with critics particularly applauding Yami Gautam Dhar’s restrained performance and the film’s mature handling of a controversial subject. However, despite the appreciation, the film struggled commercially, earning an estimated Rs 19.62 crore net in India and around Rs 28.68 crore worldwide.With its upcoming Netflix release, Haq is expected to spark renewed conversations. Stay tuned!
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