The first Friday of October brings a packed OTT lineup for viewers in India. Friday, October 2, 2026, sees new movies, documentaries and international titles arrive across Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, Prime Video, Lionsgate Play and Apple TV.
The biggest Friday releases include Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi’s Pooja Meri Jaan, Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s Malayalam hit Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Aishwarya Lekshmi and Arjun Das’ #Love, Tyler Perry’s Doing Life, Schumacher ’94: The Birth of a Legend, Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend and the mountaineering documentary The Last First: Winter K2.
But Friday is only part of the week’s OTT action. From September 28 to October 4, viewers also get Sardar 2, Dupahiya Season 2, Ohh My Dog, Romanchakam, East of Eden, LEGO One Piece, Main Ladega, Panthadikaam and several international movies and series.
Friday OTT Releases on October 2, 2026
| Title | Platform | Language | Genre | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooja Meri Jaan | ZEE5 | Hindi | Crime drama | Oct 2 |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | JioHotstar | Malayalam | Romantic comedy | Oct 2 |
| #Love | Netflix | Tamil + dubbed languages | Romantic comedy | Oct 2 |
| Doing Life | Netflix | English | Drama | Oct 2 |
| Schumacher ’94: The Birth of a Legend | Netflix | English | Sports documentary | Oct 2 |
| Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend | Lionsgate Play | English/Chinese | Martial arts action | Oct 2 |
| The Last First: Winter K2 | Apple TV+ | English | Documentary | Oct 2 |
The Friday lineup covers several genres, from crime and romance to martial arts, motorsport and mountaineering.
1. Pooja Meri Jaan
Platform: ZEE5
Release date: October 2, 2026
Language: Hindi
Cast: Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi, Vikram Singh Chauhan, Vijay Raaz, Chaitanya Vyas
Genre: Crime drama
Mrunal Thakur stars as Pooja in this crime drama, with Huma Qureshi playing lawyer Sana.
The story begins after Pooja rejects Aniket’s marriage proposal. Following his death by suicide, Pooja is accused of abetment and becomes involved in a legal battle. Sana takes up her case as conflicting accounts raise questions about what actually happened.
Directed by Navjot Gulati, the film explores obsession, rejection, consent, social pressure and the consequences of accusations. Pooja Meri Jaan was delayed for several years before arriving directly on ZEE5.
Why watch Pooja Meri Jaan?
The combination of Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi, along with its courtroom and psychological elements, makes this one of the major Hindi releases of the weekend.
2. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Platform: JioHotstar
Release date: October 2, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt
Director: Girish A.D.
Genre: Romantic comedy
One of the biggest Malayalam theatrical successes of 2026 is finally making its digital debut.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit stars Nivin Pauly as Justin and Mamitha Baiju as Ashley. The story revolves around an unexpected relationship and the complications that emerge when family members and neighbours become involved.
The film mixes romance, family dynamics and humour and arrives on JioHotstar on October 2.
The film had already generated considerable box-office attention before its OTT premiere, making its digital release one of the week’s biggest regional streaming events.
3. #Love
Platform: Netflix
Release date: October 2, 2026
Language: Tamil, with dubbed versions
Cast: Aishwarya Lekshmi, Arjun Das, Arjun Chidambaram, Gayatri Hariharan
Director: Balaji Mohan
Genre: Romantic comedy
What happens when two dating-app founders have completely opposite theories about love?
That’s the central idea behind Netflix’s #Love.
Aishwarya Lekshmi plays Tara, who believes compatibility can be measured, while Arjun Das plays Matthew, who believes chemistry is the key to a relationship.
The rival founders agree to a 60-day dating challenge to test their theories. What begins as an experiment gradually becomes much more personal.
The series is available in Tamil along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
4. Doing Life
Platform: Netflix
Release date: October 2, 2026
Language: English
Cast: Naomi Baker, Jay Reeves, Tyler Perry
Genre: Drama
Doing Life centres on Anika, a single mother and former prison officer whose life changes after she begins communicating with Carousel, an incarcerated man.
Their relationship develops through letters, creating an unexpected connection built around regret, hope and second chances.
The film explores whether people can move beyond their past and rebuild their lives.
5. Schumacher ’94: The Birth of a Legend
Platform: Netflix
Release date: October 2, 2026
Language: English
Genre: Sports documentary
Formula 1 fans have another major documentary to add to their watchlist.
Schumacher ’94: The Birth of a Legend revisits Michael Schumacher’s 1994 Formula 1 season, the year that played a crucial role in establishing him as a world champion.
The documentary revisits his career-defining performances and the difficult events surrounding the Imola races, while also looking at his personal life during that period.
6. Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend
Platform: Lionsgate Play
Release date: October 2, 2026
Genre: Martial arts action
Lead: Dennis To
Dennis To returns as legendary Wing Chun master Ip Man in this martial arts film set in 1950s Hong Kong.
After leaving the police force, Ip Man establishes a martial arts academy. His new life becomes complicated when a Western boxing gym threatens the local community and he becomes involved in a larger conflict.
The film is aimed squarely at viewers looking for action and traditional martial arts storytelling.
7. The Last First: Winter K2
Platform: Apple TV+
Release date: October 2, 2026
Genre: Documentary
Director: Amir Bar-Lev
For viewers who prefer real-life adventure, The Last First: Winter K2 explores the ambitious attempt to climb K2 during winter.
The documentary follows the 2020-21 expedition involving Icelandic and Pakistani climbers, guides and commercial mountaineers. It looks beyond the physical challenge, examining the risks, competition and complicated dynamics surrounding extreme-altitude expeditions.
OTT Releases This Week: September 28 to October 4, 2026
The OTT calendar is not limited to October 2. Several major movies and series have already arrived earlier in the week, while Blue Box Season 2 is scheduled for October 4.
September 28
Outside
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Reality competition
The Sidemen return with Outside, a wilderness-based competition in which creators face outdoor challenges while competing around a prize pot that can reach £1 million.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Anime, dark fantasy, action
The Demon Slayer Corps enters Muzan Kibutsuji’s Infinity Castle as Tanjiro and the Hashira face powerful demons in the shifting labyrinth.
Irreplaceable
Platform: Netflix
Language: Chinese
Genre: Workplace romantic drama
The series follows Xu Chi as she rises in the corporate world while becoming involved in a secret revenge plan and an unexpected romance.
September 29
LEGO One Piece
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Animated adventure
The One Piece universe gets a LEGO makeover in this two-part animated special. Usopp narrates the Straw Hat Pirates’ adventures to Tony Tony Chopper.
Coyote vs. Acme
Platforms: Prime Video, Apple TV, ZeePlex
Genre: Comedy, animation, adventure
Wile E. Coyote finally takes ACME Corporation to court after years of disastrous products. John Cena, Will Forte and Lana Condor lead the live-action cast.
Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Anime, supernatural
The Medicine Seller returns for another supernatural mystery involving the mysterious Ōoku and a serpent god.
September 30
Main Ladega
Platform: JioHotstar
Language: Hindi
Genre: Sports drama
Akash Pratap Singh stars as a young man who turns to boxing after escaping domestic abuse. Training for a national championship becomes part of his journey toward rebuilding his confidence and confronting his past.
Medusa Season 2
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Drama
Bárbara Hidalgo returns after surviving an attempt on her life, but a new threat emerges from within her powerful family.
The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part
Platform: Netflix
Genre: True crime documentary
The documentary examines the case of Thomas Randolph, who was married six times and connected to the deaths of four wives.
October 1 OTT Releases
October 1 is also packed with major titles.
| Title | Platform | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Sardar 2 | Prime Video | Spy action thriller |
| Dupahiya Season 2 | Prime Video | Comedy drama |
| Romanchakam | Netflix | Romantic comedy |
| Ohh My Dog | Netflix | Investigative comedy drama |
| East of Eden | Netflix | Period drama |
| The Ramparts of Ice Season 2 | Netflix | Romance/anime |
| Panthadikaam | ZEE5 | Sports documentary |
| Mother Promise | ZEE5 | Kannada comedy/action |
| Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke | Netflix | Comedy |
| Mahendragiri Varahi | Prime Video | Telugu adventure |
| Ameer Log | Sun NXT | Drama/comedy |
These releases span Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, English, Japanese and Arabic content.
Sardar 2
Platform: Prime Video
Karthi returns in dual roles in the spy-action sequel directed by P.S. Mithran. The film follows veteran spy Sardar and his son Vijay as they become involved in another dangerous mission. It is available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
Dupahiya Season 2
Platform: Prime Video
Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane and Sparsh Shrivastava return to Dhadakpur. This time, a mobile tower becomes the centre of village rumours, conflict and an investigation.
Ohh My Dog
Platform: Netflix
Pankaj Tripathi and Pavan Malhotra headline this investigative comedy-drama involving a missing dog and a missing young labourer. The two seemingly separate cases eventually connect.
Romanchakam
Platform: Netflix
The Telugu romantic comedy follows an aspiring entrepreneur who enters the dating-app business and finds his personal life becoming as complicated as his startup. It is available in multiple Indian languages.
East of Eden
Platform: Netflix
Florence Pugh leads this adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, which follows the Trask and Hamilton families through generational conflict, relationships and rivalry.
October 4 OTT Releases
The week closes with two notable Netflix releases.
Blue Box Season 2
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Romance, sports anime
Taiki and Chinatsu continue balancing their sporting ambitions with their growing relationship. Taiki remains focused on badminton while Chinatsu pursues basketball.
Tracker Season 4
Platform: JioHotstar
Genre: Action drama
Justin Hartley returns as Colter Shaw, who continues travelling across the country while taking on new cases.
Which New OTT Movies Should You Watch This Friday?
For viewers looking specifically for new movies on OTT on October 2, the lineup offers very different choices.
For Bollywood crime drama: Pooja Meri Jaan on ZEE5.
For Malayalam romance and family entertainment: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit on JioHotstar.
For Tamil romance: #Love on Netflix.
For Hollywood drama: Doing Life on Netflix.
For sports fans: Schumacher ’94: The Birth of a Legend on Netflix.
For martial arts: Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend on Lionsgate Play.
For adventure documentaries: The Last First: Winter K2 on Apple TV+.
Complete OTT Watchlist for October 2 Weekend
If you want the biggest mix of fresh content this weekend, the essential watchlist includes:
- Pooja Meri Jaan – ZEE5
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit – JioHotstar
- #Love – Netflix
- Doing Life – Netflix
- Schumacher ’94: The Birth of a Legend – Netflix
- Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend – Lionsgate Play
- The Last First: Winter K2 – Apple TV+
- Sardar 2 – Prime Video
- Dupahiya Season 2 – Prime Video
- Ohh My Dog – Netflix
- Romanchakam – Netflix
- East of Eden – Netflix
- LEGO One Piece – Netflix
- Main Ladega – JioHotstar
- Panthadikaam – ZEE5
- Mother Promise – ZEE5
- Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke – Netflix
- The Ramparts of Ice Season 2 – Netflix
- Medusa Season 2 – Netflix
- The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part – Netflix
- Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III – Netflix
- Coyote vs. Acme – Prime Video/Apple TV/ZeePlex
- Mahendragiri Varahi – Prime Video
- Ameer Log – Sun NXT
- Blue Box Season 2 – Netflix
- Tracker Season 4 – JioHotstar
The exact availability of some international titles can vary by territory and service catalogue, so the list above focuses on titles reported as available for Indian audiences across the cited weekly OTT guides.
Final Word
October 2 is one of the strongest OTT Fridays of the week, with a particularly broad mix of Indian cinema and international content.
For Indian movie audiences, Pooja Meri Jaan, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and #Love are the biggest Friday arrivals, while Doing Life, Schumacher ’94, Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend and The Last First: Winter K2 add international drama, sports, action and documentary options.
The wider September 28 to October 4 calendar makes the weekend even bigger with Sardar 2, Dupahiya Season 2, Ohh My Dog, Romanchakam, East of Eden, LEGO One Piece and Blue Box Season 2 also available across major streaming platforms.
