Be it a psychological thriller headlined by Ananya Panday, the latest season of Heartstopper, a reality show produced by Karan Johar or Anupam Kher’s latest film, here’s everything you need to know about this week’s OTT releases. Take a look.
Where’s Wanda?
Streaming from: October 2
Platform: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ makes its first foray into German-language content with Where’s Wanda?, a dark comedy that follows Dedo (Axel Stein) and Carlotta Klatt (Heike Makatsch) as they search for their 17-year-old daughter Wanda (Lea Drinda), who vanished without a trace months earlier. Frustrated by the police’s lack of progress, the couple — with help from their tech-savvy son Ole (Leo Simon) — decides to take matters into their own hands. Posing as electrical company employees, they install surveillance devices throughout their neighbourhood. As they dig deeper, they uncover shocking secrets, realising that their seemingly ordinary neighbours are much more than they appear.
Heartstopper Season 3
Streaming from: October 3
Platform: Netflix
Heartstopper returns for a third season following the emotional journey of Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke). As their relationship faces new challenges, Charlie struggles to express his feelings while Nick navigates the pressures of reciprocating. Nick and Charlie face new trials as they start planning for college. New characters like Jonathan Bailey’s Jack Maddox and Hayley Atwell’s Aunt Nora add fresh layers to the story. Fan favourites like Elle (Yasmin Finney) and Tao (William Gao) also return this season.
House of Spoils
Streaming from: October 3
Platform: Prime Video
House of Spoils is a supernatural horror film co-written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy. The film features Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira and Arian Moayed in key roles. The story follows a chef (DeBose) who opens her first restaurant, only to be overwhelmed by a series of challenges — ranging from kitchen disasters and a suspicious investor to her own crippling insecurities. However, the most terrifying obstacle is the vengeful spirit of the estate’s former owner, who’s determined to ruin her dreams at every step.
The Greatest of All Time
Streaming from: October 3
Platform: Netflix
In his penultimate film before joining active politics, Thalapathy Vijay plays a double role in The Greatest of All Time, an action thriller directed by Venkat Prabhu. Vijay plays Gandhi, a Special Anti-Terrorist Squad agent whose life is shattered after a failed mission in 2008. While thwarting a uranium smuggling operation, the villain Menon (Mohan) escapes Gandhi’s clutches, swearing revenge. Tragedy strikes when Gandhi's six-year-old son, Jeevan, dies during a mission in Bangkok. Sixteen years later, a retired Gandhi is sent to Moscow, where he reunites with a young Jeevan, only to discover his son has been manipulated by Menon, setting the stage for a confrontation. GOAT also stars Prabhu Deva and Prashanth as fellow SATS agents.
Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani
Streaming from: October 4
Platform: JioCinema
Sunny Singh plays Amar, a young man struggling with societal pressures while coming to terms with his sexuality, in Hardik Rajjar-directed Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani. Amar heads to London, where he unexpectedly meets and falls in love with Prem (Aditya Seal). However, Amar is caught in a web of misunderstandings when his family summons him home under the pretence of an emergency, only to fix his marriage to a girl.
CTRL
Streaming from: October 4
Platform: Netflix
Ananya Panday stars in CTRL, a psychological thriller about the dark side of digital fame. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film follows Nella Awasthi, a social media star who spirals out of control after a messy public breakup. Desperate to erase her past, Nella turns to a cutting-edge AI app, only to find herself trapped in a nightmarish reality where technology takes over her life.
Manvat Murders
Streaming from: October 4
Platform: SonyLIV
Directed by Ashish Bende, Manvat Murders is a Marathi-language crime thriller series that takes viewers to rural Maharashtra of the 1970s. The series follows an investigation into a string of brutal killings in a Marathwada village from 1972 to 1974. Based on CID officer Ramakant S. Kulkarni’s autobiographical book, Footprints on the Sand of Crime, the series stars Ashutosh Gowariker as Kulkarni, alongside Makarand Anaspure, Sonali Kulkarni and Sai Tamhankar.
The Signature
Streaming from: October 4
Platform: ZEE5
The Signature, a Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film Anumati, marks wwwAnupam Kher’s 525th film as an actor. Directed by Gajendra Ahire, the film follows Arvind (Kher) and his wife, Madhu (Neena Kulkarni), who face a heartbreaking crisis after Madhu falls gravely ill and requires life support. As Arvind struggles to gather funds for her treatment, he turns to friends, family, and his children for assistance. The Signature also stars Mahima Chaudhary, Annu Kapoor and Ranvir Shorey.
The Tribe
Streaming from: October 4
Platform: Prime Video
Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, The Tribe follows five young Indian influencers as they chase social media fame in Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of influencer culture, this reality series showcases their personal and professional struggles, balancing friendships, creative challenges, and the pressure to become global icons. With high-octane drama and unscripted conflicts, The Tribe offers an inside look at the glamorous and often chaotic lives of digital stars.
