This Week’s OTT Releases bring an exciting mix of thrillers, dramas, comedies, and action. Highlights include the chilling Monster: The Ed Gein Story, action-packed films like Play Dirty and Madharaasi, and comedy-romance titles such as Little Hearts and Sahasam. Don’t miss gripping dramas like Steve, 13th, The Game, and the survival thriller The Lost Bus. With something for every taste, this week’s OTT releases promise nonstop binge-worthy entertainment.
From Netflix to Sony Liv, here’s everything lined up in This Week’s OTT Releases you shouldn’t miss.
Play Dirty – October 1 (Amazon Prime Video)
Inspired by Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, Play Dirty is a gripping action thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, Keegan-Michael Key, and Chukwudi Iwuji. The film follows Parker, a skilled thief who brings together a sharp crew for a high-stakes heist. Their plan quickly unravels as they face the New York mob, a powerful dictator, and one of the world’s richest men, testing their loyalty and survival skills.
Madharaasi (Tamil) – October 1 (Amazon Prime Video)
Madharaasi is a Tamil psychological action thriller directed by A. R. Murugadoss, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Biju Menon, and Vidyut Jammwal. The story follows Raghu, a troubled man battling Fregoli delusion. An NIA officer recruits him for a dangerous undercover mission. He must infiltrate a powerful North Indian syndicate smuggling weapons into Tamil Nadu. Raghu faces violent confrontations that test his mental strength and will to survive.
13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught In Classrooms – October 1 (Sony LIV)
13th is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama inspired by the real-life journey of NEET-JEE educator Mohit Tyagi. The series stars Gagan Dev Riar as MT Sir, an unconventional teacher facing personal and professional setbacks. Paresh Pahuja plays Ritesh, a successful venture capitalist who leaves his corporate job to support his mentor’s ed-tech dream. Set against India’s intense exam culture, the story explores mentorship, second chances, and the courage to take risks beyond the classroom.
Little Hearts (Telugu) – October 1 (ETV Win)
This Telugu Gen Z slice-of-life romantic comedy is written and directed by Sai Marthand. It stars Mouli Tanuj Prasanth as Akhil, an engineering student trying to meet his father’s expectations. Shivani Nagaram plays Khatyayani, an ambitious medical student. Set in Hyderabad’s competitive coaching culture of the early 2010s, the film follows their sweet yet awkward love story. They navigate parental pressure, academic chaos, and unexpected twists. Their romance is tested by ambition, growing up, and life’s inevitable changes.
Sahasam (Malayalam) – October 1 (Sun NXT)
Sahasam is a Malayalam action comedy starring Gouri G. Kishan, Babu Antony, and Narain. Jeevan, a young software engineer, and his girlfriend Sera plan to elope but end up trapped in a chaotic day full of mistaken encounters. From a forgotten cryptocurrency fortune to a quirky narcotics officer and the New York mob, their simple plan spirals into hilarious chaos, blending action, comedy, and unexpected twists.
Dakuaan Da Munda 3 (Punjabi) – October 2 (Zee5)
This intense Punjabi crime drama follows Karma, a gifted young boxer from a criminal background who grows up in an orphanage. A tragic accident shatters his promising career and pushes him down a dark path of addiction. As he struggles to reclaim his lost glory, the story explores themes of resilience, redemption, and the fight to overcome one’s past.
The Game: You Never Play Alone (Tamil) – October 2 (Netflix)
This Tamil psychological thriller stars Shraddha Srinath, Santhosh Prathap, and Chandini Tamilarasan. The story follows a brilliant female game developer whose life unravels after she becomes the target of a brutal, coordinated cyberattack. As the line between her virtual world and reality begins to blur, she uncovers disturbing secrets, masked identities, and personal betrayals. Battling both digital and physical threats, she must confront power dynamics, family tensions, and the dark side of technology to expose the truth.
The Lost Bus – October 3 (Apple TV+)
The Lost Bus dramatizes true events from California’s 2018 Camp Fire. It follows a bus driver leading children to safety during the deadly wildfire. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film stars Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, and Ashlie Atkinson. The story follows bus driver Kevin McKay and teacher Mary Ludwig. They risk their lives to guide 22 children to safety through raging flames. The film showcases their extraordinary courage during one of America’s deadliest wildfires.
Steve – October 3 (Netflix)
Steve tells a powerful drama set in mid-1990s England. Directed by Tim Mielants and based on Max Porter’s novella Shy. The film stars Cillian Murphy, Jay Lycurgo, Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson. It unfolds over a single intense day at a struggling reform school. Murphy plays Steve, a weary principal fighting to keep the institution running while facing his own mental health battles. Meanwhile, troubled teen Shy wrestles with his violent past and uncertain future.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story – October 3 (Netflix)
Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the third season of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s anthology Monster. The series stars Charlie Hunnam and Laurie Metcalf. Set in 1950s rural Wisconsin, it follows Ed Gein, a quiet but disturbed man. His obsession with his mother drives him to grave robbing and murder. The series explores his dark descent while showing how his crimes inspired some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror villains.
FAQs
A: This week’s OTT releases include a mix of thrillers, dramas, comedies, and action films, featuring titles like Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Play Dirty, Madharaasi, Steve, 13th, The Game, and The Lost Bus.
A: 13th tells the story of MT Sir, an educator played by Gagan Dev Riar, and his former student Ritesh, played by Paresh Pahuja, as they navigate mentorship, face failures, and take on second chances.
A: Steve stars Cillian Murphy as a reform school headteacher, alongside Jay Lycurgo, Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson, exploring the challenges of guiding troubled teens.
