Looking for something new to watch this weekend? The OTT platforms have a packed lineup this week, with new movies and web series arriving on Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar.Google searches for “Friday OTT releases” are currently trending in India, showing strong interest in this week's streaming lineup..From Parineeti Chopra's investigative thriller Reporting Live to Ben Affleck's crime thriller Animals, several new titles are scheduled to arrive between October 7 and October 10..
Here is the OTT watchlist you should know about.
1. Reporting Live – Netflix
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Language: Hindi
Parineeti Chopra stars in Reporting Live, an investigative thriller centred around a journalist and a cameraman who get caught up in a dangerous investigation..The film is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 9..For viewers looking for an Indian thriller this weekend, this is one of the major releases to watch..
2. Animals – Netflix
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Ben Affleck headlines Animals, a crime thriller involving a kidnapping and a tense investigation.The film also features Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson and Steven Yeun. It will be available on Netflix from October 9.
3. Carrie – Prime Video
Release Date: October 7, 2026
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Stephen King's famous story Carrie gets another screen adaptation in a new series developed by Mike Flanagan..The series arrives on Prime Video on October 7, with all eight episodes scheduled to release together..This makes it a suitable pick for viewers who prefer horror and psychological drama.
4. Mandaadi – Netflix
Release Date: October 8, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Mandaadi is a Tamil sports drama built around traditional sailboat racing on the Tamil Nadu coast...The movie is scheduled to stream on Netflix from October 8 and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi..
5. Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar – Netflix
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Platform: Netflix
This Malayalam crime thriller stars Parvathy Thiruvothu and revolves around a police-station crime that develops into a tense investigation..The film will stream on Netflix from October 9 in multiple Indian languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
6. EPIC – Netflix
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Platform: Netflix
The Telugu romantic drama EPIC is another new movie arriving on Netflix this week..It will also be available in multiple Indian languages, making it one of the regional releases to watch out for this weekend.
7. Pati Patni Aur Panga Season 2 – JioHotstar
Release Date: October 10, 2026
Platform: JioHotstar
The reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga returns with its second season..The new season is scheduled to start streaming on JioHotstar on October 10, with Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui as hosts..
Complete OTT Watchlist
Title| Platform| Release Date
Carrie| Prime Video| October 7
Mandaadi| Netflix| October 8
Reporting Live| Netflix| October 9
Animals| Netflix| October 9
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar| Netflix| October 9
EPIC| Netflix| October 9
Pati Patni Aur Panga S2| JioHotstar| October 10
Which OTT Release Should You Watch?
If you prefer Hindi content, Reporting Live is one of the week's notable options..For Hollywood crime thriller fans, Animals could be worth adding to the watchlist..If horror is your preference, Carrie offers a new series adaptation, while viewers looking for regional Indian cinema have options such as Mandaadi and Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar..With several releases arriving within just a few days, this week offers a wide mix of thrillers, horror, romance, drama and reality entertainment.
