Friday OTT releases (February 20, 2026): 5 new movies and shows to watch on JioHotstar, ZEE5, and more

Friday OTT releases (February 20, 2026): From Anurag Kashyap's highly anticipated Kennedy to the popular queer hockey drama Heated Rivalry, finally releasing in India, take a look at the full list!

Kennedy and Heated Rivalry

Friday OTT releases (February 20, 2026): With Friday nearly here, streaming platforms are unveiling a slate of new releases, perfect for a cosy weekend on the sofa. From the eagerly awaited Kennedy by Anurag Kashyap to the fan-favourite queer hockey film Heated Rivalry, which is at last releasing in India, here's the full guide to the upcoming OTT releases arriving this Friday, February 20, 2026.

Friday OTT releases (February 20, 2026)

Heated Rivalry - Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium)

Heated Rivalry is a queer hockey romance series based on Rachel Reid’s novel. It follows rival players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) over eight years as their intense rivalry turns into a secret, passionate love affair, spanning their careers from young rookies to established stars.

Kennedy - ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Kennedy (2023) is a Hindi-language neo-noir thriller directed by Anurag Kashyap, following Uday Shetty, an insomniac former cop presumed dead who operates as a hitman for a corrupt system in Mumbai. The film explores themes of redemption, violence, and mental health, starring Rahul Bhat as the lead and Sunny Leone as Charlie.

Lucky: The Super Star - JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium)

Lucky: The Super Star (2026) is a Tamil feel-good family drama directed by Udhayabanu Mageswaran and starring G.V. Prakash Kumar and Anaswara Rajan. The film depicts a puppy whose presence brings joy and healing to a family, but it faces chaos when politicians capture it, leading to a rescue operation.

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Raakshasa - ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Raakshasa is a Kannada-language psychological crime thriller web series featuring actor Vijay Raghavendra in his OTT debut. The story is set along the banks of the Malaprabha River in North Karnataka, centring on Sub-Inspector Hanmappa (Vijay Raghavendra), who investigates a series of mysterious deaths and missing persons cases.

Amos Alexander - Sun NXT (OTTplay Premium)

Amos Alexander is a slow-burning Malayalam psychological crime thriller, directed by Ajay Shaji. The plot centres on the unsettling dynamics between a journalist and a notorious criminal. It casts Jaffer Idukki as Amoz, Tara Amala Joseph as Mary Philip, and Aju Varghese as John.

OTT releases FAQs

Q: When is Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 releasing?

A: Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 will be released on February 26 on Netflix.

Q: Where can I watch the 2026 BAFTA Awards in India?

A: The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) will be available to stream on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) on February 22, 2026.

Q: Where can I watch Kohrra Season 2?

A: The second season of the critically acclaimed Punjabi noir series Kohrra, featuring Barun Sobti and Mona Singh, will be available exclusively on Netflix starting February 11, 2026.

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