Whether you're into crime dramas, survival thrillers, or soulful family sagas, there’s something new for every kind of viewer. Here's your guide to the hottest OTT releases dropping this Friday across Netflix, ZEE5, JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, and more.
Netflix
1. Squid Game – Season 3
The survival series that shook the world is back for its final chapter. In Season 3, Seong Gi-hun returns with a renewed purpose—not just to survive, but to expose the sinister organisation behind the deadly games. Expect intense mind games, new players, and even higher stakes.
Genre: Survival thriller, drama
Language: Korean (with subtitles and dubs)
Why watch: It’s the gripping finale to one of Netflix’s biggest global hits.
2. Raid 2
Ajay Devgn reprises his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik in this intense sequel, diving deeper into the murky world of high-profile corruption. Expect courtroom showdowns, political drama, and slow-burning suspense.
Genre: Crime thriller
Language: Hindi
Why watch: For fans of socially charged action dramas like Drishyam and Satyamev Jayate.
ZEE5
3. Maaman
This Tamil-Telugu bilingual film stars Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi in a touching family drama about misunderstandings, emotional scars, and reconciliation. Set in rural South India, it’s rich in regional flavour and soul-stirring moments.
Genre: Family drama
Language: Tamil, Telugu
Why watch: Emotional storytelling meets powerhouse performances.
4. Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting
YouTuber-turned-actor Abhignya Vuthaluru leads this supernatural crime thriller as PC Meena, a brave police constable investigating a haunted village. Paranormal meets procedural in this unique regional offering.
Genre: Supernatural thriller
Language: Telugu
Why watch: A blend of folk horror and investigative drama rooted in rural Andhra Pradesh.
5. Ata Thambaycha Naay!
A Marathi drama focused on Mumbai’s sanitation workers who fight for respect, education, and justice. This is a grounded, socially aware film that sheds light on the struggles of an often invisible community.
Genre: Social drama
Language: Marathi
Why watch: Realistic storytelling that highlights underrepresented voices.
JioCinema / Disney+ Hotstar
6. Mistry (JioCinema)
Ram Kapoor headlines this Indian detective comedy as an OCD-ridden investigator solving bizarre cases across India. Think Monk, but with a desi twist. Smart writing, quirky humour, and episodic mysteries make it a light and fun weekend pick.
Genre: Detective comedy
Language: Hindi
Why watch: Ram Kapoor’s magnetic performance and a breezy, bingeable format.
Apple TV+
7. Smoke
Based on the Firebug podcast, this psychological thriller stars Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett as investigators tracing a serial arsonist in the Pacific Northwest. Moody visuals and layered storytelling give this crime drama serious bite.
Genre: Crime thriller
Language: English
Why watch: Gritty, atmospheric, and perfect for slow-burn lovers.
Lionsgate Play
8. Cleaner
Daisy Ridley plays an ex-soldier turned window cleaner who’s pulled into a hostage situation she must resolve using her past training. A fresh take on the one-person action genre, this film is fast-paced and visually gripping.
Genre: Action thriller
Language: English
Why watch: A female-led action film that’s short, sharp, and surprisingly layered.
This Friday’s OTT slate is refreshingly diverse—whether you’re chasing thrills, seeking emotional stories, or just looking to binge-watch something light and clever.
