Top OTT releases October 2026
October brings a genuinely varied lineup across Hindi OTT platforms, from a long-delayed thriller finally hitting screens to a Hollywood war drama landing on JioHotstar. Here are five titles worth adding to your watchlist this month. you can check top 5 Top OTT releases October 2026.
1. Pooja Meri Jaan (ZEE5, October 2)
Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi headline this Maddock Films thriller, which spent nearly four years in release limbo before finally premiering on ZEE5. Production wrapped years ago, yet the film kept facing delays until this month’s confirmed streaming date.
The story follows Pooja a theatre artist whose firm rejection of her close friend Aniket spirals into tragedy after his suicide. Huma Qureshi plays Sana, Pooja’s lawyer, as the film shifts between perspectives to explore obsession, consent and how public opinion shapes a case long before any courtroom verdict arrives.
Fan reaction online has leaned heavily toward praise for Thakur specifically, with viewers calling her performance layered and describing her presence as what carries the film. Critics, however, are more divided, several reviews single out Thakur’s work and the film’s relevant themes, while also flagging a screenplay that doesn’t always match the sharpness of its premise.
Notably, this marks a genuine shift for Maddock Films, the studio behind horror comedies like Stree and Bhediya, into straight courtroom-thriller territory, a different lane entirely from what built its reputation.
2. Ohh My Dog (Netflix, October 1)
This family-friendly title marked its Netflix India debut at the start of the month. It’s a lighter pick if you’re looking for something easy to watch after heavier dramas.
3. War (JioHotstar, October 3)
The Michael Schumacher documentary aside, JioHotstar’s October slate includes this Hollywood war drama, giving subscribers an international option alongside the platform’s usual Hindi content.
4. Udta Teer (Theatrical, October 23)
Ayushmann Khurrana returns as a memory-loss spy in this action comedy Udta Teer opposite Sara Ali Khan, releasing in theatres rather than direct to streaming. Given the makers’ track record with Dharma Productions, expect an OTT release to follow within a few months of its theatrical run.
5. Drishyam: The Conclusion’s Theatrical Run
While not an OTT release yet, Drishyam 3 opened to the biggest numbers of Ajay Devgn’s career this month. Given how quickly recent box office hits have moved to streaming, keep an eye out for its OTT announcement before the year ends.
Pooja Meri Jaan is the standout pick for anyone wanting a proper thriller, while Ohh My Dog works well if you’d rather keep things light this month.
October’s OTT lineup has something for nearly every mood, from obsession-driven thrillers to lighter family fare. Which of these five are you planning to watch first? Tell us in the comments below.
