This week brings an exciting lineup of new OTT releases on platforms like Netflix, Hotstar, and Prime Video. From intense thrillers to heartwarming dramas, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re into crime mysteries, action adventures, or love stories, these shows and movies are set to captivate and entertain.
1. Lucky Baskhar (Theatres – October 31)
Lucky Baskhar is a gripping period crime thriller that delves into the life of a simple cash-strapped cashier named Baskhar who gets entangled in a risky investment scheme which soon drags him into the world of money laundering. The upcoming Telugu movie features Dulquer Salmaan and Meenakshi Chaudhary in pivotal roles.
2. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Theatres – November 1)
Directed by Anees Bazmee, the upcoming horror comedy revolves around Kartik Aaryan’s character Ruhan, who faces not one but two vengeful spirits, claiming to be Manjulika. In addition to Kartik Aaryan, the third movie in the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise also features Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, and Triptii Dimri in pivotal roles.
3. Joker: Folie à Deux (Amazon Prime Video – October 29)
A sequel to filmmaker Todd Phillips’ Oscar-winning 2019 movie Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux continues the story of comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) whose struggle with dual identity take an unexpected twist when he forms a bond with Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn, a patient at the Arkham State Hospital. What follows next forms the main plot of the musical psychological thriller.
4. The Law According to Lidia Poët Season 2 (Netflix – October 30)
The Law According to Lidia Poët is an Italian series which tells the story of Lidia Poët, Italy’s first female lawyer. The upcoming episodes of the legal drama focus on the new challenges she faces when a new prosecutor arrives in town.
5. Singham Again (Theatres – November 1)
The actor-director duo of Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty are returning with another instalment of their successful cop franchise – Singham – this week. Packed with action, the upcoming movie follows Bajirao Singham (Ajay Devgn) who sets out on a mission to rescue his wife Avni (Kareena Kapoor Khan), who is abducted by a mysterious man (Arjun Kapoor). The movie also stars Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff, among others.
6. Time Cut (Netflix – October 30)
Directed by Hannah MacPherson, the upcoming slasher movie focuses on a high school student who accidentally travels back to 2003, the same year when her sister was murdered by a masked killer. Will she be able to change the past without destroying the future?
7. The Manhattan Alien Abduction (Netflix – October 30)
Take a break from the usual movies and web shows, and enjoy Netflix’s upcoming documentary, The Manhattan Alien Abduction, which features a woman from Manhattan, who claims to have been abducted by aliens.
8. Kishkindha Kaandam (Disney+ Hotstar – November 1)
Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, this Malayalam thriller takes place in the monkey-inhabited village, where a newlywed couple and a group of forest officials set out on a mission to uncover the truth about the strange events caused by the monkeys’ peculiar behaviour. The movie stars Asif Ali, Vijayaraghavan, and Aparna Balamurali.
9. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (Disney+ Hotstar – October 30)
The upcoming fantasy series follows Justin Russo, a wizard who embraces mortality to live a normal life with his wife and kids, however, things turn upside down when a young and powerful wizard named Billie convinces him to mentor her. What follows is a series of comedic events that will leave you in splits.
10. The Diplomat Season 2 (Netflix – October 31)
The makers of The Diplomat are back with a new season of the political thriller drama. It continues to follow Keri Russell’s character Katherine Wyler, the newly appointed US ambassador to the UK, whose world is shattered by the London bombings. What will she do next?
11. Murder Mindfully (Netflix – October 31)
The Netflix series delves into the life of a successful mafia lawyer, who attends a mindfulness seminar, in an attempt to save his marriage and restore work-life balance. However, he soon finds himself mired in a complicated situation that threatens to spoil his plans.
12. Thangalaan (Netflix – October 31)
This period action thriller is based on true events. Directed by Pa Ranjith, the Tamil drama tells the story of a tribal leader who faces the consequences of his actions when he agrees to help the British Army in search for gold. The ensemble cast of the movie includes Vikram, Malavika Mohanan, and Parvathy Thiruvothu, among others.
13. Lubber Pandhu (Disney+ Hotstar – October 31)
Lubber Pandhu is a sports drama that explores the intense rivalry between two gully cricketers: Anbu and Gethu. The story gets complicated when the former falls in love with the latter’s daughter. The Tamil movie, written and directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, stars Gethu Dinesh and Harish Kalyan in prominent roles.
14. Amaran (Theatres – October 31)
Starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, and Rahul Bose in lead roles, this biopic is based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan. The upcoming Tamil movie is an adaptation of Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book series India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military.
15. Barbie Mysteries: The Great Horse Chase (Netflix – November 1)
Barbie Mysteries: The Great Horse Chase is an entertaining animated movie that follows best friends – Brooklyn and Malibu – who embark on an adventure to solve the mystery involving a stolen horse.
16. Mithya: The Darker Chapter (ZEE5 – November 1)
The new season of Huma Qureshi’s engaging drama Mithya centres around Juhi (Huma Qureshi) whose world is rattled when a writer named Amit (Naveen Kasturia) accuses her of plagiarism. Meanwhile, Juhi’s enmity with her half-sister Rhea (Avantika Dassani) continues to grow.
Which one is your favourite?