OTT Releases This Week (Oct 26-Nov 1): What To Watch On Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV And Zee5

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Looking for something new to watch after a long day or planning a movie night over the weekend? This week's OTT lineup has options for different moods, from the supernatural horror of 'Obsession' to the period crime thriller 'Akka', alongside romantic dramas, family stories and documentaries.

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With releases spanning Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV, there are several titles to add to your watchlist. Here are the reported releases between October 26 and November 1, 2026.

Netflix

• Akka (October 30): This period crime thriller stars Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte as two powerful women caught in a struggle for control in the fictional kingdom of Pernuru in 1985.
• Meethe Mein Kya Hai (October 30): A Hindi family drama set around Diwali, the film explores family tensions, generational differences and secrets that emerge during celebrations.
• The One About Matthew Perry (October 27): This three-part documentary explores the life and career of the Friends actor, featuring accounts from people who knew him.
• Baththa (October 29): Vijay Sethupathi leads this Tamil action-comedy about a feared local figure whose encounter with a schoolboy begins to change him.
• Collision Course (October 30): This Spanish crime thriller follows a bank robbery that goes wrong, exposing betrayals among those involved.
• Minimum Wage (October 26): This workplace comedy follows teenage employees dealing with demanding customers and everyday chaos at a small-town pizza shop.
• Avaraachan & Sons (October 30): This Malayalam family comedy-drama follows a father whose actions create problems for his sons and lead to conflicts within the family.
• Obsess (October 30): Set in 1970s Kuwait, this Arabic psychological horror series follows a man haunted by disturbing visions after his father's death.

Prime Video

• Drive: The Pretenders (October 28): This romantic drama follows a race-car mechanic who enters a fake engagement with a controversial racing star while pursuing her own ambitions.
• Apocalypse Z: New World (October 30): The Spanish thriller returns to a world devastated by a virus that turns people into dangerous infected creatures.

JioHotstar

• Obsession (October 30): This supernatural horror film follows a young man whose wish to make his childhood friend fall in love with him triggers disturbing consequences.
• Love Always (October 30): This Tamil romantic fantasy follows a couple who get the chance to revisit their younger selves and reconsider their relationship.

SonyLIV

• Immortal (October 30): This Tamil romantic horror film follows a printing-press worker who begins noticing strange occurrences after renting an apartment at an unusually low price.

ZEE5 And ETV Win

• Rudravanam PS (ZEE5, October 30): A Telugu crime thriller in which a police investigation into a gold robbery takes a darker turn after a headless body is discovered.
• Thella Kaagitham (ETV Win, October 29): This Telugu romantic drama follows school sweethearts whose relationship faces serious challenges as they enter college.

What Should You Watch This Week?

Whether you prefer a gripping investigation, a supernatural scare or a family drama, this week's reported OTT releases offer plenty of choices. 'Akka' is worth considering for its crime-driven storyline, while 'Meethe Mein Kya Hai' brings a family-centred Diwali setting. Horror fans can look at 'Obsession', and those in the mood for romance may prefer 'Love Always'.