The festive week brings one of the busiest OTT line-ups of the year. Between October 19 and 25, Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and Aha are dropping a mix of big South Indian films, Hindi thrillers, crime series and international favourites – headlined by Nani's The Paradise, Manoj Bajpayee's Gajab Raat and the Prime Video crime drama Chaar Yaar.
If you are planning a long post-Dussehra weekend on the couch, here is everything arriving this week, with dates and platforms, so you can plan your watchlist.
The big Indian releases
The Paradise – Netflix, October 22
Nani's action period drama, directed by Srikanth Odela, lands on Netflix in Telugu along with Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam versions. Raghav Juyal, Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu and Sonali Kulkarni round out the cast, and Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music. The story follows Jadal, who takes a stand against the oppression his community faces in Secunderabad.
Gajab Raat – Netflix, October 23
Manoj Bajpayee leads this Hindi crime thriller that plays out over a single night, with a police officer investigating an attack on a mysterious girl while several suspects complicate the case. Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda and Nushrratt Bharuccha co-star. The film was earlier titled Ghooskhor Pandat and was renamed after the original title drew criticism.
Chaar Yaar – Prime Video, October 23
An eight-episode Hindi crime drama about four friends trying to secure their future in Mumbai's underworld, where shifting loyalties threaten the group. The ensemble includes Purav Jha, Sikandar Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Chunky Panday, Dibyendu Bhattacharya and Rajesh Tailang.
Dorothy – Netflix, October 23
Karthik Subbaraj writes and directs this crime drama starring Keerthy Suresh, with music by Ilaiyaraaja. It streams in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Varam – JioHotstar, October 22
A Telugu fantasy thriller starring Vishwadev Rachakonda and Shivathmika Rajashekar, about a man living in poverty whose life changes when he receives a mysterious boon.
Sumo Didi – ZEE5, October 23
A Hindi sports biopic drama directed by Jayant Rohatgi, with Shriyam Bhagnani in the lead.
Shows and series to catch
- Koffee With Karan 9, Episode 2 (JioHotstar, October 21, 7 pm): Karan Johar hosts Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, with the signature rapid-fire round.
- The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 (JioHotstar, October 23): The animated mythology series continues, with Sharad Kelkar voicing Ravan – timely for the Dussehra week.
- Na Wife Missing (Aha, October 22): A Telugu-Tamil crime thriller with Varun Sandesh and Shweta Basu Prasad. Aha Gold subscribers get it a day early.
- Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 (ZEE5, October 23): The Tamil legal drama returns with Saravanan and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.
- The Terminal List Season 2 (Prime Video, October 21): Chris Pratt returns as former Navy SEAL James Reece.
- Nobody Wants This Season 3 (Netflix, October 22): Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's romantic comedy continues.
- Lupin Part 4 (Netflix, October 23): Omar Sy is back as gentleman thief Assane Diop, with Hindi, Tamil and Telugu audio.
OTT release calendar: October 19–25
| Title | Platform and date |
|---|---|
| Moana | JioHotstar – October 21 |
| The Terminal List S2 | Prime Video – October 21 |
| Koffee With Karan 9 (Ep 2) | JioHotstar – October 21 |
| The Paradise | Netflix – October 22 |
| Varam | JioHotstar – October 22 |
| Na Wife Missing | Aha – October 22 |
| Nobody Wants This S3 | Netflix – October 22 |
| Gajab Raat | Netflix – October 23 |
| Dorothy | Netflix – October 23 |
| Chaar Yaar | Prime Video – October 23 |
| Sumo Didi | ZEE5 – October 23 |
| The Legend of Hanuman S7 | JioHotstar – October 23 |
| Sattamum Needhiyum S2 | ZEE5 – October 23 |
| Lupin Part 4 | Netflix – October 23 |
| Ayyana Mane 2 | ZEE5 – October 23 |
In theatres this Friday
If you would rather head out, two Hindi films open in cinemas on October 23. Udta Teer pairs Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in a comedy drama about a Pakistani officer on a covert mission in India who loses his memory in an accident. Little Thomas, starring Rasika Dugal and Gulshan Devaiah, is set in 1990s Goa and follows a seven-year-old boy who tries to bring his quarrelling parents back together.
What to pick first
For most Indian viewers, the choice comes down to The Paradise and Gajab Raat. Nani's film is the big-screen spectacle of the week and comes with five language options, making it ideal for a family watch. Gajab Raat suits anyone who likes tight, single-night thrillers, while Chaar Yaar is the binge pick for the weekend. Release times vary by platform, so check the app on the day, and remember that some international titles may not be available in every region.
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