Festive week, full watchlist! The new ott releases this week in India — Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October 2026 — bring a Manoj Bajpayee thriller, a Nani action drama, a young crime series, a family mythology return and an inspiring sports film. Crime ho, comedy ho, ya family watch — is hafte har mood ka option hai. Here is DekhoOnly’s verified guide.
Quick Verdict / At a Glance
- Biggest film drop: Gajab Raat — Netflix, 23 October
- Biggest series drop: Chaar Yaar — Prime Video, 23 October
- Family pick: The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 — JioHotstar, 23 October
- Inspiring true story: Sumo Didi — ZEE5, 23 October
- Telugu biggie: The Paradise — Netflix, 22 October
- Full category: OTT News
Gajab Raat — Netflix, 23 October
Manoj Bajpayee plays a police officer caught in a murder investigation unfolding over a single night, in Ritesh Shah’s directorial debut produced by Neeraj Pandey. The weekend’s biggest film for thriller fans. Sirf ek film dekhni hai? Start here.
Chaar Yaar — Prime Video, 23 October
Four friends struggling with money step into Mumbai’s criminal world chasing a better life — and ambition starts testing their friendship. Creator Purav Jha leads the young cast of this eight-episode Hindi crime drama, giving it a raw, street-level energy. Proper weekend binge hai — dosti, crime aur Mumbai ka full combination.
The Paradise — Netflix, 22 October
Nani’s Telugu action drama is the week’s biggest regional release: a man returns home after years in prison and confronts the oppression faced by his marginalised community. Scale, emotion and a strong social core sit beneath the action. A Netflix release also means viewers across India can join in on day one.
Dorothy — Netflix, 23 October
Keerthy Suresh leads this Tamil drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj, exploring caste divisions, violence and toxic masculinity. The heaviest watch of the week — serious cinema, not background viewing. New to how streaming changed Indian films? The Wikipedia page on over-the-top media services explains it well.
Sumo Didi — ZEE5, 23 October
Based on Hetal Dave, India’s first professional female sumo wrestler, this sports drama follows a young woman facing body-shaming and family pressure — who chooses an impossible sport anyway. Easily the most inspiring release of the week, and perfect family viewing in a festive week when everyone is home together.
The Terminal List Season 2 — Prime Video, 21 October
Chris Pratt returns as James Reece, continuing the story from Jack Carr’s novels, with all episodes listed to arrive together — a complete mid-week binge. The biggest international series drop of the week in India, and a good pace change between the Hindi releases.
Varam — JioHotstar, 22 October
This Telugu thriller is JioHotstar’s headline mid-week addition, as the platform keeps building its South slate for Indian viewers. Weekly roundups still carry limited detail on this title, so our honest advice: watch the trailer on the platform first, and queue it after the big Friday releases if the mood fits.
The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 — JioHotstar, 23 October
The beloved animated mythology series returns for a seventh season, focusing on the great battle in Lanka as the story moves towards its final clash, with Sharad Kelkar’s Ravan a proven fan favourite. In a festive week, this is the natural family watch — grandparents, parents and kids, sab saath baith sakte hain.
Love in Disguise — Prime Video, 19 October
The week began early with this office romantic comedy: a conglomerate heir and his new secretary, a former special forces officer working undercover, adapted from a web novel. The lightest option in a crime-heavy week — soft viewing before the big weekend drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which release should I watch first this weekend?
Thriller fans: Gajab Raat. Series bingers: Chaar Yaar. Families: The Legend of Hanuman Season 7. Our OTT News category ranks every week’s drops the same honest way.
Are all these releases confirmed for India?
Yes. Every title, platform and date here was listed for India in this week’s roundups from Sacnilk, Her Zindagi, The Daily Jagran and TechnoSports, checked on 20 October 2026.
Where will next week’s list be published?
Right here on DekhoOnly, every week. Bookmark our OTT News category so the new ott releases this week never slip past your weekend planning again.
To close: no one can honestly say “kuch dekhne ko nahi hai” this week. Pick your corner — crime, family, sports or romance — and press play. DekhoOnly will return next week with the next edition of new ott releases this week, verified the same careful way. Sirf wahi dekho, jo worth hai.