On September 19, 2025, a variety of new films and web series will launch on popular OTT platforms, appealing to diverse tastes and genres. The Trial Season 2 (JioHotstar) features Kajol as Noyonika Sengupta, a lawyer who resumes her career after a decade-long hiatus prompted by her husband’s arrest in a prominent corruption case. The series explores themes of courtroom drama and personal redemption. Haunted Hotel (Netflix) is an animated horror-comedy about a woman managing a haunted hotel, accompanied by her ghost brother. With voice performances from Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, and Jimmi Simpson, and penned by a creator of Rick and Morty, it aims to deliver humor and fright.
Housemates (Zee5) is a Tamil sci-fi comedy starring Darshan, Kaali Venkat, and Dheena, merging futuristic concepts with light-hearted comedy and emotional elements. The Surfer (Lionsgate Play) features Nicolas Cage as a man revisiting his childhood beach with his son in a quest to reconnect with his past, only to face resistance from locals, resulting in a psychological thriller filled with tension and internal strife. Swiped (JioHotstar) is a biographical drama chronicling the life of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the Bumble dating app founder. With Lily James, Pierson Fode, and Dan Stevens, it narrates her experiences in the tech field and personal struggles.
Indra (SunNXT) is a Tamil crime thriller about a suspended cop grappling with the loss of his wife, murdered by a serial killer. Battling his own demons, he is determined to bring the killer to justice. Two Men (ManoramaMAX) is a Malayalam suspense thriller following Abukka, a driver, and Sanjay, a businessman, as they navigate personal challenges on a journey through a desert that takes an unforeseen and dark twist, revealing secrets and creating heightened suspense. This weekend’s OTT offerings present a vibrant array of drama, thriller, comedy, and animation, providing an excellent opportunity to discover new narratives across various languages and styles.