This week’s OTT releases bring a mix of horror, romance, dramas, mysteries, and insightful documentaries-perfect for a weekend watch. From supernatural thrillers and psychological mind games to emotional journeys and wedding chaos, the lineup has something for everyone. Grab your popcorn and dive into brand-new stories streaming now on Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, and JioHotstar.
1. Dies Irae – JioHotstar
Dies Irae is a Malayalam supernatural horror thriller about architect Rohan Shankar, whose life shatters after his classmate Kani dies by suicide and strange events begin at home. With the help of a traditional exorcist neighbour, he starts uncovering a dark truth tied to obsession and black magic. To survive, he must face the terrifying result of a desperate mother’s ritual gone wrong.
2. The Girlfriend – ZEE5
The Girlfriend is a Telugu drama about Bhooma, a shy English literature postgraduate whose sweet college romance turns emotionally abusive. Vikram’s charm slowly reveals possessiveness and control, pushing her into a painful relationship. The film explores toxic love, social pressure, and Bhooma’s struggle to reclaim her voice, identity, and independence.
3. Kuttram Purindhavan – SonyLIV
This Tamil crime thriller follows Bhaskar, whose attempt to save a child leads to tragic consequences that haunt him. As guilt and desperation pull him into morally grey choices, an investigating officer begins uncovering hidden truths. The series looks at the clash between justice and conscience, showing how one action can change many lives.
4. Thamma – Prime Video
Ayushmann Khurrana plays Alok Goyal, a TV reporter saved from a bear attack by Tadaka, a member of a secret tribe of supernatural betaals. When the tribe decides to sacrifice him, Tadaka breaks their rules to save his life, and a forbidden romance begins. As they face ancient evils and strict tribal codes, this fifth film in Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe mixes myth, love, horror, and dark humour.
5. The Abandons – Netflix
Set in the 1850s Washington Territory, The Abandons follows two rival families locked in a deadly fight over land hiding rich silver reserves. Fiona Nolan, a widowed woman, builds a family of outcasts to protect their home, while Constance, ruthless and powerful, will do anything to take it all. The series blends murder, revenge, and forbidden bonds to show how far people go for power, justice, and survival.
6. Pariah – ZEE5
Pariah continues the story of vigilante Lubdhak, who once fought a cruel dog-trafficking network and now faces bigger threats linked to animal displacement and ecological imbalance. The sequel weaves in intense references to Kalbhairav as his mission becomes more violent and personal. It raises tough questions about justice, morality, and whether revenge can truly bring back balance.
7. The Great Pre-Wedding Show – ZEE5
This Telugu comedy-drama follows Ramesh, a small-town photographer hired for a grand pre-wedding shoot. When his assistant loses the memory card with all the footage, chaos breaks out and Ramesh races to fix the mess. Filled with humour, romance, and village charm, the story shows how one mistake changes his life and teaches him responsibility and love.
8. The New Yorker at 100 – Netflix
This documentary celebrates 100 years of The New Yorker by taking viewers inside its story meetings, archives, and editorial rooms. Narrated by Julianne Moore, it looks at how the magazine shaped journalism, literature, cartoons, and cultural commentary over decades. It also shows the challenges of long-form reporting in the digital age, honouring one of the world’s most iconic publications.
9. Jay Kelly – Netflix
Jay Kelly is an emotional road-trip dramedy about a hugely famous movie star who feels lonely behind his global image. After his daughter rejects a planned holiday, he runs away on a sudden European trip with his longtime manager Ron. On the journey, he faces the cost of choosing career over family and starts rethinking his identity, relationships, and what it means to live as a real person beyond stardom.
10. Stephen – Netflix
Stephen is a Tamil psychological thriller where a man walks into a police station and confesses to nine murders, shocking everyone. A psychiatrist is called in to study him, and their sessions slowly blur the line between truth, guilt, and manipulation. The story turns into a tense mind game that keeps viewers guessing whether Stephen is a cold killer, a victim, or an unreliable storyteller.
Which ones are you planning to watch this weekend!