This week promises a power-packed line-up on popular OTT platforms with new movies and web series spanning action, drama, thrillers, and thought-provoking stories. From Sivakarthikeyan’s high-octane actioner Madharaasi to Cillian Murphy’s emotional drama Steve, there’s something for every kind of viewer. To help you update your watchlist, here’s a roundup of the hottest OTT releases of the week.
1. Madharaasi
Release Date (OTT): October 1, 2025
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Psychological Action / Thriller
Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, Mohanlal, Biju Menon
What it’s about:
Madharaasi is a psychological action thriller directed by A. R. Murugadoss. The premise spins around Raghu (Sivakarthikeyan), who battles a rare psychological disorder. He is recruited by Prem (an NIA officer) to infiltrate a North Indian arms syndicate smuggling weapons into Tamil Nadu. As he delves deeper, secrets surface, and the mission becomes life-threatening.
2. 13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms
Release Date: October 1, 2025
Platform: Sony LIV
Genre: Drama / Inspirational
Cast & Crew: Paresh Pahuja, Gagan Dev Riar, Girija Oak, Pradnya Motghare; Created by Sameer Mishra, Directed by Nishil Sheth
What it’s about:
The series follows Ritesh (Paresh Pahuja), a successful venture capitalist who reconnects with his old mentor, Mohit Tyagi (MT Sir). They team up to build an educational start-up. Through their journey, the show examines India’s pressure-cooker education system, the concept of a “drop year” after Class 12, and life’s lessons beyond textbooks
3. Annapoorani
Release Date (OTT): October 2, 2025 (or around then)
Platform: JioHotstar
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Cast: Nayanthara, Sathyaraj, Jai, Achyuth Kumar, Karthik Kumar
What it’s about:
Annapoorni (played by Nayanthara) aspires to be a top chef, but her conservative Brahmin upbringing becomes a hindrance, especially when her culinary training involves meat. Things become more complicated when she loses her sense of taste in an accident. The film follows her struggle to reclaim her passion and reimagine herself with the limitations she faces.
4. The Game: You Never Play Alone
Release Date: October 2, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Mystery / Cyber Thriller
Cast: Shraddha Srinath, Hema, Viviya Santh, Subash Selvam
What it’s about:
This Tamil series follows a female game developer who becomes the target of a vicious cyber attack. As she investigates the sinister forces behind it, she delves into betrayal, digital harassment, addiction, and trust issues in the online world. It promises a fusion of suspense, social commentary, and the dark side of technology.
5. Play Dirty
Release Date (OTT): October 1, 2025
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Action / Thriller (International)
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, Chukwudi Iwuji
What it’s about:
Play Dirty follows Parker, a master thief betrayed during a heist and left for dead. He rebuilds himself, reassembles a crew, and seeks revenge in a high-stakes game. Expect polished heist sequences, double-crosses, and slick action.
6. Other Notable Releases This Week
Here’s a quick glance at additional OTT titles to keep on your radar:
- Junior (Aha Tamil) – A drama about family, identity, and corporate conspiracies.
- Dakuaan Da Munda 3 (Zee5) – A Punjabi movie blending action and emotional arcs.
- Steve (Netflix) – Drama / comedy with a teacher trying to save a school and a troubled student.
- Checkmate (Zee5) – A thriller involving legal drama and pharmaceutical conspiracies.
- Little Hearts (ETVWin) – Romantic / emotional drama.
OTT platforms this week offer a strong mix – action thrills, social stories, tech suspense, and personal journeys. Whether you want to get your heart racing, laugh, cry, or think – this line up has something for every kind of viewer.
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