Not heading to the cinema this week? Your streaming apps are packed. Between 19 and 25 October 2026, Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5 are releasing a strong mix of Hindi, Telugu and Tamil titles, plus big Hollywood and Korean shows.
Here are the new OTT releases this week, with dates, platforms and what each one is about.
Release dates are as announced by the platforms and can vary by country.
Top OTT releases this week
1. The Paradise
Platform: Netflix
Date: Thursday, 22 October
Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi
Cast: Nani, Raghav Juyal, Kayadu Lohar and Mohan Babu
What it is: An action period drama set in Secunderabad, where a leader named Jadal rises against tyranny with the oppressed. The biggest streaming arrival of the week.
2. Gajab Raat
Platform: Netflix
Date: Friday, 23 October
Language: Hindi
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Shraddha Das
What it is: A one-night crime thriller from Neeraj Pandey's Friday Filmworks, directed by Ritesh Shah. A police officer caught between personal gain and doing the right thing.
3. Chaar Yaar
Platform: Prime Video
Date: Friday, 23 October
Format: Hindi web series, 8 episodes
Cast: Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub, Prayrak Mehta, Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Rajesh Tailang and Chunky Panday
What it is: Four middle-class friends in early-2000s Mumbai get pulled into a world of gangsters and police after one desperate decision.
4. Sumo Didi
Platform: ZEE5
Date: Friday, 23 October
Language: Hindi
Cast: Shriyam Bhagnani
What it is: A sports biopic of Hetal Dave, India's first professional female sumo wrestler, and her fight against body-shaming.
5. Dorothy
Platform: Netflix
Date: Friday, 23 October
Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi
Cast: Keerthy Suresh
What it is: A moving drama about two childhood friends in rural Tamil Nadu.
6. Moana (live action)
Platform: JioHotstar
Date: Wednesday, 21 October
Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu
Cast: Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson
What it is: Disney's live-action remake, with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. Great for families, and the songs are as catchy as ever.
More series to watch
1. The Legend of Hanuman Season 7, JioHotstar, 23 October, with Sharad Kelkar voicing Ravan. Perfect timing before Ramayana: Part 1 on 5 November.
2. Lupin Part 4, Netflix, 23 October, with Omar Sy.
3. Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2, ZEE5, 23 October (Tamil).
4. Varam, JioHotstar, 22 October (Telugu).
5. Nobody Wants This Season 3, Netflix, 22 October.
6. The Terminal List Season 2, Prime Video, 21 October.
7. Ayyana Mane 2, ZEE5, 23 October (Kannada).
What to watch first
1. For action: The Paradise.
2. For a tight thriller: Gajab Raat.
3. For binge-watching with friends: Chaar Yaar.
4. For an inspiring true story: Sumo Didi.
5. For the family: Moana and The Legend of Hanuman.
Prefer the big screen?
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan's Udta Teer releases in cinemas on Friday, 23 October. Read our guide at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/udta-teer-release-date-cast-story. Coming next on OTT: Student of the Year: After Dark on 13 November. Details at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/student-of-the-year-after-dark-release-date-cast.
New OTT releases: FAQs
When is The Paradise releasing on Netflix?
Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Where can I watch Gajab Raat?
On Netflix, from Friday, 23 October 2026.
Which platform is Chaar Yaar on?
Prime Video, from 23 October 2026.
Is live-action Moana available in Hindi?
Yes. It streams on JioHotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
What is Sumo Didi about?
The true story of Hetal Dave, India's first professional female sumo wrestler.
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