Get ready for a power-packed weekend of binge-worthy entertainment with OTT Releases This Friday! From mystical legends and supernatural thrillers to hard-hitting dramas and real-life crime sagas, this week’s streaming lineup has something for everyone.
Dive into Kerala’s folklore with Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, journey through the mythic roots of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, uncover hidden treasures in Maarigallu, witness a young girl’s rebellion in Baai Tujhyapayi, and step inside Brazil’s most infamous prison in Tremembé. Let’s explore what’s new across JioHotstar, ZEE5, and Amazon Prime Video this Friday!
List of Friday OTT Releases:
1. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra – JioHotstar
Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra is a Malayalam-language superhero thriller that fuses Kerala’s rich folklore with the pulse of modern-day Bengaluru. The story follows Chandra (Kalyani Priyadarshan), a mysterious woman with hidden supernatural powers. She leads a quiet life, working night shifts at a café. Her world changes when she encounters a ruthless organ-trafficking syndicate. The group is led by crime lord Gajendran and a corrupt cop named Nachiyappa. To protect her neighbour, Sunny, Chandra must awaken her Yakshi powers. She confronts her haunting past and embraces her destiny. This marks the powerful beginning of the Lokah Cinematic Universe.
2. Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 – Amazon Prime Video
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. It explores the divine origins of the Buta Kola ritual and the revered Daivas—Panjurli and Guliga. The story is set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka during the Kadamba dynasty. It follows Berme (Rishab Shetty), a forest-born youth adopted by the Kantara tribe. When the Bangra kingdom exploits the sacred spice gardens, Berme rises as a fearless warrior. He fights to protect his people and their land. Blending mythology, mysticism, and rebellion, this epic origin story uncovers the roots of Kantara’s enduring legend. The film premieres on Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2025, in multiple Indian languages.
3. Maarigallu – ZEE5
Maarigallu is a Kannada web series deeply inspired by Karnataka’s sacred folklore, set in the 1990s town of Sirsi. The story revolves around Varadha, a Bedara Vesha performer whose life takes an unexpected turn after he discovers an ancient Kadamba-era inscription. The discovery points to a long-lost royal treasure protected by the fierce goddess Maari. What starts as an adventurous treasure hunt soon descends into a haunting struggle as greed clashes with faith. Caught in a web of ancient curses, divine fury, and supernatural forces, Varadha and his companions must fight for survival against powers far beyond their comprehension.
4. Baai Tujhyapayi – ZEE5
Baai Tujhyapayi is a Marathi period drama set in the early 1990s in the rural village of Vesaicha Vadgaon. In this conservative community, age-old traditions forbid girls from pursuing education and force them into marriage as soon as they reach puberty. The series follows Ahilya (Sajiri Joshi), a bright and ambitious young girl who hides her coming of age to keep her dream of becoming a doctor alive. With the unwavering support of her courageous mother (Kshitee Jog), Ahilya’s quiet rebellion ignites a movement for education and gender equality. The series is a Marathi remake of the acclaimed Tamil show Ayali.
5. Tremembé – Amazon Prime Video
Inspired by real events, this Brazilian crime drama miniseries dives into life inside the infamous Tremembé Penitentiary, home to some of the nation’s most notorious criminals. The story follows Suzane von Richthofen, Daniel and Christian Cravinhos, and Anna Jatobá with Alexandre Nardoni as they face justice and clash behind bars. Starring Carla Diaz, Leonardo Bittencourt, and Allan Souza Lima, this five-part drama mixes reality and fiction to explore power, guilt, and survival.
FAQs
A: This week’s highlights include Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra on JioHotstar, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, and Tremembé on Amazon Prime Video, and Maarigallu and Baai Tujhyapayi on ZEE5.
A: ZEE5 and JioHotstar are leading with regional gems like Maarigallu (Kannada) and Baai Tujhyapayi (Marathi), while Amazon Prime Video brings global and pan-Indian hits.
A: Yes, it’s a prequel that explores the divine origins of the Buta Kola ritual and the Daivas, revealing the mythic foundation of the Kantara universe.
A: It’s a Malayalam-language superhero thriller blending Kerala folklore with a modern-day Bengaluru setting.
A: Yes, Tremembé is inspired by real-life crimes and portrays notorious Brazilian criminals inside the Tremembé Penitentiary.
