Lucknow – The first week of October has kicked off on a festive note with Dussehra celebrations on October 2, bringing a wave of entertainment both in theatres and on OTT platforms. While cinemas welcomed films like Kantara Chapter 1 and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, audiences who prefer to enjoy content at home have an exciting line-up of releases across genres — from suspense and thrillers to romance and drama.
On OTT platforms:
Madrasii – The South Indian psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, and Biju Mohan began streaming on **Prime Video** from October 1, after its successful theatrical run.
13th: Some Lessons Are Not in Classroom – This romantic drama series featuring Gagandev Riar, Paresh Pahuja, and Pradnya Motghare premiered on SonyLIV on October 1.
Dakuaan Da Munda 3 – A Punjabi action-crime thriller, released on ZEE5 on October 2, coinciding with Dussehra festivities.
The Game: You Never Play Alone – A crime-mystery thriller led by Shraddha Srinath, with Vivya Sant and Hema in key roles, debuted on Netflix on October 2.
Play Dirty – The English action-thriller, featuring Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, and Tony Shalhoub, began streaming on **Prime Video** from October 1.
Annapurni – A story of a young Brahmin girl aspiring to become a chef and breaking traditions to pursue her culinary dreams, started streaming on Jio Hotstar on October 1.
Maine Pyaar Kiya– A Malayalam romantic action-thriller starring Hridu Haroon and Preeti Mukundan, set in Madurai, is available on Lionsgate Play from October 3.
Abbott Elementary Season 5 – The much-awaited new season dropped on Jio Hotstar on October 2.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story – A chilling crime series, will stream on Netflix from October 3.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 – Adding to the festive flavour, the reality show premieres on Jio Hotstar from October 5.
With both theatres and OTT platforms brimming with fresh releases, viewers have a wide spectrum of stories to explore this festive week — from gripping thrillers and heartwarming romances to reality entertainment.
