OTT releases this week: Toxic, Hunkkaar The Roar, to The Love Hypothesis
Updated On: 23 September, 2026 11:13 AM IST | Aakruti Bagla
Latest OTT releases to watch this week: It's that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let's dive into the exciting lineup

OTT releases this week (Pics/Special Arrangements, Instagram)

The Love Hypothesis (September 23, Prime Video): Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Ali Hazelwood, The Love Hypothesis follows Olive, a brilliant Ph.D. candidate focused on her future in academia. But when she realizes her best friend Anh has fallen for her crush Jeremy, Olive impulsively kisses intimidating professor Adam Carlsen to prove she’s moved on. What begins as a desperate act of friendship spirals into a fake relationship with rules, boundaries, and a mutually beneficial agreement.

Don’t Be Shy (September 25, Prime Video): Shyamili 'Shy' Das, a 20-year-old who believes she has life figured out, watches her carefully planned existence take an unexpected turn as everything starts spiraling beyond her control. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, the film boasts a stellar ensemble led by four fresh faces, Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, and Ansh Duggal.

Hunkkaar: The Roar (September 25, JioHotstar): Headlined by Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aneet Padda, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, this socio-thriller and courtroom drama centers on a young woman's fight for justice against an influential spiritual figure. Directed by Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia, the narrative explores the tense legal and social battles that follow a public accusation.

Mango Pachcha (September 25, JioHotstar): For fans of grounded regional thrillers, Mango Pachcha delivers an intense Kannada narrative centered on a small-town crime. When an unexpected disappearance uncovers a hidden network of deceit, a young man finds himself caught in a dangerous sequence of events that threatens everything he knows.

Toy Story 5 (September 23, JioHotstar): Expanding its international family and fantasy offerings, this brand new chapter in the globally acclaimed franchise lands on the platform this week. The narrative brings back Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang as they face a whole new challenge navigating the digital age, where tech-savvy gadgets threaten to take over traditional playtime.

Bakaiti 2 (September 25, Zee5): Set against the familiar lanes of old Ghaziabad, Season 2 sees Katarias together once again, as they navigate new challenges, shifting family dynamics and the wonderfully messy business of being a family.

Habeebi (September 25, SonyLIV): It is a love story, set in a town near Tirunelveli, spanning four decades, family, tradition and a world changing with time. At its heart is Mohammad Yousuf (portrayed by Kasthuri Raja), determined to keep his ancestral handloom craft alive as the industry fades. His son Abuthahir (portrayed by Esha M) finds himself caught between this legacy and his quiet, enduring love for Nilofar (portrayed by Malavika Manoj). Against the backdrop of the Gulf migration, the film captures an era when families stayed connected through letters, cassette recordings and long-awaited reunions.

Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups (September 25, ZEE5): Geetu Mohandas film revolves around a brother and sister, played by Yash and Nayanthara, who fight their way to the top of Goa's criminal underworld in a story that spans three decades, two continents and the question of whether violence can ever lead to redemption.

Rise and fall 2 (September 26, MX Player): Hosted by Virender Sehwag in his streaming hosting debut, the season will see 15 contestants navigate the contrasting worlds of Rulers and Workers, with Rulers occupying the lavish Penthouse while Workers battle it out from the Basement.

Ramba Oorvasi Menaka (September 25, Prime Video): It follows Suri, a wannabe actor, born to a failed film aspirant in a village. His life goes downhill as he chances upon an ancient book that can bring the three damsels from Lord Indra’s kingdom - Ramba, Oorvasi and Menaka.

A Different World (September 24, Netflix): Deborah Wayne, the rebellious, globe-trotting daughter of Hillman legends Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert, arrives at her parents’ beloved HBCU alma mater determined to escape their towering legacy. As she navigates college life, friendships, romance, and family expectations, Deborah must discover who she is, and build a legacy entirely her own.

Baby Do Die Do (September 23, Netflix): Follows a deaf and mute serial killer in Mumbai who can only hear her dead sister's voice as she commits murders for mysterious reasons.

Shaque: Trust No One (September 24, Netflix): The series follows a mother's nine-year search for her missing child. Shaque: Trust No One explores the fragile line between trust and suspicion, instinct and truth, love and obsession. Parineeti Chopra makes her series debut in this Netflix series, alongside a powerhouse ensemble featuring Jennifer Winget, Soni Razdan, Anup Soni, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Harleen Sethi, Sumeet Vyas, and Dhruv Chowdhary.
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