New Delhi . Friday 23 October 2026 is going to be special for entertainment lovers. On this day, nine new films and web series are going to be released on various OTT platforms. The list includes presentations based on crime stories, mystery and thriller, comedy, sports biographies, natural disasters and mythology. From Manoj Bajpayee's suspense thriller 'Gajab Raat' to 'Sumo Didi' which shows the struggle of a female sumo wrestler, the audience will get a chance to watch content based on different subjects. Apart from this, the seventh season of the animated series based on the stories of Lord Hanuman will also come on this day.
The films and series releasing this Friday can be watched on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5 and JioHotstar. These presentations of different genres can be a useful option for viewers who want to be entertained at home during the weekend.
'Chaar Yaar' will be released on Amazon Prime Video on October 23. This crime based film is the story of four middle class friends Jai, Tony, Sahil and Sameer. All four friends want to achieve something big in life, but one wrong decision of theirs leads them into the world of crime. After this, their troubles start increasing and they face gangsters as well as the police. In the story it will be seen whether the four friends succeed in getting out of their circumstances or their decision changes the direction of their lives.
Keerthy Suresh's Tamil film 'Dorothy' will be released on Netflix. Based in the background of the 1990s, this film shows the story of two childhood friends. Caste discrimination, social restrictions and violence have a deep impact on their lives. Their friendship faces many challenges amid the domineering thinking of the men in the village. The film brings out social evils and their impact on relationships.
Manoj Bajpayee's 'Gajab Raat' will also be available on this platform. It is the story of a police officer, who one night gets trapped in a situation where he has to choose between his personal gain and duty. After his decision, events continue to get complicated. Nusrat Bharucha, Saqib Saleem, Divya Dutta and Akshay Oberoi will be seen with Manoj Bajpayee in the film.
'Sumo Didi', to be released on ZEE5, is a sports-based film inspired by the life of Hetal Dave, India's first professional female sumo wrestler. It will show his efforts to fulfill his dream of becoming a sumo wrestler despite weight-related comments, social taunts and discrimination.
The seventh season of 'The Legend of Hanuman' will come on JioHotstar. The animated series presents the mythological stories related to Lord Hanuman's bravery, devotion and dedication towards Lord Rama. Stories related to the bravery of Hanuman ji will also be seen in the new season.
Netflix's 'Surviving Hurricane Otis' is based on the category five hurricane that hit the city of Acapulco, Mexico in the year 2023. It will show the challenges faced by people during natural disasters and the struggle to save lives.
The second season of Tamil courtroom drama 'Sattamum Needhiyum' will also be released on ZEE5. In this, lawyer Sundaramurthy will face a case that tests his principles and commitment to justice. During the investigation, aspects related to corruption and attempts to hide the truth come to light.
Malayalam film 'Dhoomketu' will also be released on Netflix. On the day of 36-year-old Kuttan's wedding, masked attackers kill him and kidnap his would-be wife Sharmila. After this, Kuttan wakes up again and again in the morning of the same day. With the help of his friend he changes the events.
At the same time, the second season of 'Aiyyana Mane' will be released on ZEE5. Its story revolves around Jaaji, who takes charge of her ancestral home. His relatives want to take over the property. Meanwhile, she starts hearing the voice of her late mother-in-law Nagalambike, who says that her death is not natural. After this, old secrets related to family and ancestral home start getting revealed to Jaaji.