September 2026 is bringing an exciting mix of crime thrillers, family comedies, historical dramas, reality shows and returning international favourites to OTT. From Netflix and Prime Video to JioHotstar, ZEE5 and Apple TV, here are the new movies and shows releasing this September that we are really excited to watch.
New Movies & Shows Releasing in September 2026 We’re Really Excited About
1. The Gentlemen Season 2 (Netflix | September 3)
Eddie Horniman and Susie Glass are ready to take their criminal operation beyond England in the second season of this stylish crime drama. Their ambitious expansion into Italy introduces powerful rivals, dangerous alliances and fresh problems back home. Theo James and Kaya Scodelario return, with Hugh Bonneville, Benedetta Porcaroli and Michele Morrone joining the cast.
2. Gandhari (Netflix | September 3)
Taapsee Pannu stars as Bani, a mother whose daughter disappears from a crowded railway station. After a brutal attack temporarily takes away her sight, Bani refuses to give up and follows the clues into a disturbing child-trafficking network. Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam, Swastika Mukherjee and Jatin Sarna also feature in this intense revenge thriller.
3. Dhamaal 4 (Netflix | September 4)
The chaotic gang returns for another treasure hunt filled with rivalries, ridiculous plans and unexpected trouble. After receiving a clue about a legendary fortune, the group races towards a mysterious island. However, a confused pirate, competing families and a torn treasure map make the journey increasingly messy. Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh and Jaaved Jaaferi lead the comedy ensemble.
4. Bigg Boss Season 20 (JioHotstar | September 6)
Salman Khan returns to host another season of one of India’s biggest reality shows. A new group of contestants will enter the famous house, where shifting friendships, strategic nominations, unpredictable tasks and explosive confrontations will test them every week. The landmark twentieth season will stream on JioHotstar and air on Colors TV.
5. Chumbak (Netflix | September 10)
Set inside a lively urban neighbourhood, Chumbak follows five families whose lives are closely connected through friendships, celebrations, gossip and everyday chaos. The feel-good comedy captures the warmth and complications of living in a community where everyone knows everyone else’s business. Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah and Sumeet Vyas feature in prominent roles.
6. The Revolutionaries (Prime Video | September 11)
Inspired by Sanjeev Sanyal’s book, The Revolutionaries turns its attention to young Indian freedom fighters who believed armed resistance was necessary to challenge British rule. The historical series explores their courage, friendships and sacrifices as they risk everything for independence. Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta and Gurfateh Pirzada lead the cast.
7. Ghamasaan (ZEE5 | September 11)
Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, Ghamasaan enters a violent world shaped by crime, political influence and personal ambition. Pratik Gandhi plays a determined police officer locked in a tense conflict with a dangerous outlaw portrayed by Arshad Warsi. As the pursuit intensifies, the line between duty, power and survival becomes increasingly difficult to recognise.
8. Slow Horses Season 6 (Apple TV | September 16)
Jackson Lamb and his unconventional team of rejected MI5 agents return for another dangerous intelligence mission. Despite their troubled records and chaotic working style, the Slough House operatives once again find themselves dealing with a threat that could have serious consequences. Gary Oldman leads the sixth season, which will release one episode every week.
9. The Scandal (Netflix | September 18)
Set during Korea’s Joseon era, The Scandal follows a dangerous romantic game involving a gifted noblewoman, a celebrated seducer and an unsuspecting young woman. Inspired by the French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, the historical drama brings together desire, manipulation, secrets and betrayal. Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Nana star in the series.
10. Unabomber (Netflix | September 25)
Inspired by true events, this crime drama traces how mathematics prodigy Ted Kaczynski went from being a gifted Harvard student to becoming the domestic terrorist known as the Unabomber. The story also follows the long investigation that eventually closed in on him, examining the psychological experiences, radical beliefs and choices behind his transformation.
11. Don’t Be Shy! (Prime Video | September 25)
Shyamili “Shy” Das enters college with a carefully organised plan for how her life should unfold. However, new friendships, first love and unfamiliar experiences soon pull her in directions she never anticipated. Starring Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal, this coming-of-age story follows a young woman learning to accept uncertainty and discover what she genuinely wants.
12. Hunkkaar – The Roar (JioHotstar | September 25)
Aneet Padda stars as Meenu Rawat, a teenager determined to challenge Baapji after accusing him of assault. Fatima Sana Shaikh plays the police inspector assigned to investigate the case, but the initial inquiry soon appears to uncover deeper secrets and powerful forces operating behind the scenes. Ram Kapoor, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur and Zoya Hussain also feature in this tense thriller series.
13. Bakaiti Season 2 (ZEE5 | September)
The Kataria family returns with more arguments, emotional complications and everyday household madness. After the financial troubles and family disagreements of the first season, the new chapter promises to place the family in fresh situations that test their relationships. Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chaddha, Tanya Sharma and Aaditya Shukla return for this warm family comedy-drama.
14. Best of the Best (Netflix | September 18)
Childhood best friends Maya and Anjali join UCLA’s highly competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team with dreams of reaching the US championships. However, intense rehearsals, internal rivalries and the pressure to win soon test both their friendship and individual ambitions. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia lead this energetic coming-of-age comedy, alongside Hasan Minhaj, Lilly Singh and Ankur Rathee.
From the historical intensity of The Revolutionaries and the criminal world of The Gentlemen to the neighbourhood warmth of Chumbak and the chaos of Bigg Boss, September 2026 has something exciting for almost every kind of OTT viewer. Which ones are you most excited about?