OTT releases this week are loaded with a proper Friday rush, and October 23, 2026 is the day to clear your evening for. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5 are all dropping something new (Aha Video has a Telugu title too), and it is Dussehra week, so there is a lot to pick from. If you only want the short version, here it is. Manoj Bajpayee’s one-night crime thriller Gajab Raat lands on Netflix, a crime drama called Chaar Yaar arrives on Prime Video, and the French thief is back with Lupin Part 4.
Friday OTT releases are what most of us plan the weekend around, so this guide keeps things simple. You get the date, the platform, the language and a line or two on why each title matters. Release dates can shift at the last minute, so check the app before you settle in.
Quick Snapshot: Friday OTT Releases on October 23, 2026
New OTT releases October 2026 are not equally exciting, so here is the fast table first. Everything below is scheduled for Friday, October 23, unless a different date is shown.
| Title | Type | Platform | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gajab Raat | Crime thriller | Netflix | Hindi |
| Dorothy | Crime drama | Netflix | Tamil, with Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi options |
| Lupin Part 4 | Heist series | Netflix | French, with English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi options |
| Chaar Yaar | Crime drama series (8 episodes) | Amazon Prime Video | Hindi |
| The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 | Animated mythology series | JioHotstar | Hindi and several regional languages |
| Sumo Didi | Sports biopic | ZEE5 | Hindi |
| Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 | Legal drama series | ZEE5 | Tamil |
| Dhoomakethu | Malayalam film | Netflix | Malayalam |
OTT Platforms at a Glance: Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5
OTT platforms in India each have a different strength this week, so here is a quick platform-wise view before the details.
| OTT Platform | Titles This Week (Oct 22-24) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | The Paradise, Gajab Raat, Dorothy, Lupin Part 4, Dhoomakethu, Nobody Wants This S3 | Films, thrillers, international series |
| Amazon Prime Video | Chaar Yaar, The Terminal List S2, Final Table S1 | Hindi crime drama, Korean and English series |
| JioHotstar | The Legend of Hanuman S7, Varam, Moana | Family and festive viewing, Telugu thriller |
| ZEE5 | Sumo Didi, Sattamum Needhiyum S2, Ayyana Mane 2 | Hindi biopic, Tamil and Kannada titles |
| Aha Video | Naa Wife Missing | Telugu and Tamil viewers |
Why October 23 Is a Big Day for New Movies on Netflix
New movies on Netflix do not always arrive in a cluster, but this Friday is an exception. The week actually starts on Thursday, October 22, when The Paradise streams on Netflix after its theatre run. Then Friday brings Gajab Raat, Dorothy and the Malayalam film Dhoomakethu on top of the new Lupin episodes.
Here is how the Netflix slate looks across the two days.
| Date | Title | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | The Paradise | Action, period drama | Telugu, with Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi options |
| Oct 22 | Nobody Wants This Season 3 | Romantic comedy series | English |
| Oct 23 | Gajab Raat | Crime thriller | Hindi |
| Oct 23 | Dorothy | Crime drama | Tamil, with dubs |
| Oct 23 | Lupin Part 4 | Heist, mystery | French, with dubs |
| Oct 23 | Dhoomakethu | Drama | Malayalam |
Gajab Raat: The Film Everyone Will Argue About
Gajab Raat is the title we think will start the most conversations. Manoj Bajpayee plays a police officer who is pulled between easy money and doing the right thing, and the whole story runs over a single night. It is directed by Ritesh Shah in his first outing as director and produced by Neeraj Pandey’s Friday Filmworks. The cast also includes Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Shraddha Das. It had an earlier working title that was changed after objections, which already gave it some pre-release noise.
One small note: some listings call it a film and a few call it a series. Most sources treat it as a film, so confirm the format on Netflix before you plan your evening.
The Paradise: Streaming a Day Earlier
The Paradise is Nani’s period action drama, directed by Srikanth Odela, and it reaches Netflix on October 22 after releasing in theatres on September 24. Nani plays Jadal, a leader rising against oppression in the lanes of Secunderabad, with Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar and Raghav Juyal in key roles. Anirudh Ravichander handles the music. It runs close to three hours, so start it early.
Dorothy: The Quiet Pick
Dorothy is Karthik Subbaraj’s tenth film as director, with Keerthy Suresh in the title role. It is a rural Tamil Nadu story about two childhood friends and a household member who meets misfortune. The music is by Ilaiyaraaja. If you want something slower and more emotional than a thriller, this is the one.
Prime Video New Series: Chaar Yaar Takes the Spotlight
Prime Video new series this week mostly means one title: Chaar Yaar. It is an eight-episode Hindi crime drama set in early-2000s Mumbai. The story follows four middle-class friends named Jay, Tony, Saahil and Sameer, whose lives change after a desperate decision drags them into the world of gangsters and police chases. Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub and Prayrak Mehta lead the cast, with Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Rajesh Tailang and Chunky Panday in supporting parts. Vinay Waikul directs.
Prime Video also has a few other titles through the week.
| Date | Title | Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 | Love In Disguise Season 1 | Series | Korean |
| Oct 21 | The Terminal List Season 2 | Series | English |
| Oct 23 | Chaar Yaar | Series | Hindi |
| Oct 24 | Final Table Season 1 | Series | Korean |
JioHotstar New Shows: Dussehra Week Special
JioHotstar new shows lean into the festive mood. The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 arrives on October 23, right in Dussehra week, and the season follows Hanuman as the battle for Lanka reaches a decisive stage. He goes looking for a special weapon that can finish Ravana, and the journey reveals unknown parts of Lord Rama’s past. Sharad Kelkar returns as the voice of Ravan.
For families, Moana (the live-action version) started streaming on JioHotstar on October 21 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. For Telugu viewers, the thriller series Varam arrived on October 22.
| Date | Title | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 | Moana | Family musical adventure | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu |
| Oct 22 | Varam | Thriller, fantasy | Telugu |
| Oct 23 | The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 | Animation, mythology | Hindi and regional languages |
ZEE5 New Movies and Series Worth Your Time
ZEE5 new movies include one of the more interesting direct-to-streaming titles of the week. Sumo Didi is a Hindi sports biopic inspired by Hetal Dave, said to be India’s first professional female sumo wrestler. Shriyam Bhagnani plays the lead, and Jayant Rohatgi directs. It was shot across Japan, Kolkata and Mumbai and deals with body-shaming and social expectations. It is under two hours, which makes it easy to fit into a Friday night.
Tamil viewers also get Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2, a courtroom drama with Saravanan returning and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar joining the cast. Kannada viewers have Ayyana Mane 2 on the same day.
| Date | Title | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | Sumo Didi | Sports biopic | Hindi |
| Oct 23 | Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 | Legal drama | Tamil |
| Oct 23 | Ayyana Mane 2 | Drama | Kannada |
Hindi Web Series and Films: What Is Worth Watching
Hindi web series and films have three strong options this Friday: Gajab Raat on Netflix, Chaar Yaar on Prime Video and Sumo Didi on ZEE5. They cover three very different moods, so pick based on how you feel.
| If you want… | Watch | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| A tense one-night mystery | Gajab Raat | Netflix |
| A gangster-and-friendship binge | Chaar Yaar | Prime Video |
| Something uplifting and short | Sumo Didi | ZEE5 |
| Festive family viewing | The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 | JioHotstar |
Telugu and Tamil OTT Releases This Week
Telugu OTT releases are strong this week. The Paradise is the headline, Varam adds a thriller on JioHotstar, and Naa Wife Missing streams on Aha Video on October 22. Telugu audiences also get dubbed options of Dorothy on Netflix.
Tamil OTT releases include Dorothy on Netflix and Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 on ZEE5.
| Language | Title | Platform | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telugu | The Paradise | Netflix | Oct 22 |
| Telugu | Varam | JioHotstar | Oct 22 |
| Telugu, Tamil | Naa Wife Missing | Aha Video | Oct 22 |
| Tamil | Dorothy | Netflix | Oct 23 |
| Tamil | Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 | ZEE5 | Oct 23 |
International Picks: Streaming This Weekend
Streaming this weekend is not only about Indian titles. Lupin Part 4 is the big international draw, with Omar Sy back as the master of disguise Assane Diop. The new episodes come with English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language options, so you do not need subtitles. Netflix also has Nobody Wants This Season 3 from October 22 and the German documentary Surviving Hurricane Otis on October 23.
On Prime Video, The Terminal List Season 2 streamed on October 21. A few other titles on the weekly list, such as ones on HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock and Apple TV, may not be available in India, so check your region first.
How to Plan Your Weekend: A Simple Watch Plan
What to watch this weekend depends on how much time you have. Here is an easy plan that does not need any decisions on the sofa.
| Slot | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Friday night | Gajab Raat | A single-night story fits a single sitting |
| Saturday afternoon | Sumo Didi | Short and easy to start |
| Saturday night | Dorothy or The Paradise | Longer, deeper films for a proper evening |
| Sunday | Chaar Yaar (first 3 episodes) | Binge-friendly with eight episodes in total |
| Any time with family | The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 or Moana | Suitable for a festive family watch |
Frequently Asked Questions About OTT Releases This Week
1. What are the main OTT releases this week?
The main titles are The Paradise, Gajab Raat, Dorothy, Lupin Part 4, Chaar Yaar, The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 and Sumo Didi, spread across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5.
2. Which Friday OTT releases are on October 23, 2026?
Gajab Raat, Dorothy, Lupin Part 4 and Dhoomakethu on Netflix, Chaar Yaar on Prime Video, The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 on JioHotstar, and Sumo Didi and Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 on ZEE5.
3. What are the new movies on Netflix this week?
The Paradise (October 22), plus Gajab Raat, Dorothy and Dhoomakethu (October 23). The Last House on the Left also arrived on October 21.
4. Which Prime Video new series should I watch?
Chaar Yaar is the main Hindi pick. If you like international titles, The Terminal List Season 2 and the Korean series Love In Disguise are also streaming this week.
5. What are the JioHotstar new shows this week?
The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 (October 23), Varam (October 22) and Moana (October 21).
6. Which ZEE5 new movies are releasing?
Sumo Didi is the headline title. Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 and Ayyana Mane 2 are the other releases on October 23.
7. What is the best new web series this week?
It depends on taste. Chaar Yaar suits crime-drama fans, Lupin Part 4 suits heist fans, and Nobody Wants This Season 3 suits romcom fans.
8. Are there Telugu OTT releases this week?
Yes. The Paradise on Netflix, Varam on JioHotstar and Naa Wife Missing on Aha Video.
9. Are there Tamil OTT releases this week?
Yes. Dorothy on Netflix and Sattamum Needhiyum Season 2 on ZEE5.
10. Which title is best for a family watch during Dussehra week?
The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 on JioHotstar fits the festive week, and Moana works well for younger viewers.
11. Is Sumo Didi a theatre film or a direct OTT release?
It is a direct OTT release on ZEE5, so it did not have a regular theatrical run.
12. Can release dates change?
Yes. Platforms sometimes shift dates or timings, and some titles are limited to certain countries. Always confirm in the app before planning your weekend.
