Latest OTT releases this week (October 20, 2025 to October 26, 2025): 13 new films and series to watch on Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar

Get ready for an explosive streaming week (Oct 20-26, 2025)! It's packed with action They Call Him OG sci-fi Elevation, intense drama The Apprentice, Harlan Coben's Lazarus, true stories Eden.

They Call Him OG; Param Sundari; Nobody Wants This Season 2

In the week of October 20–26, 2025, major streaming platforms will release an exciting and varied slate of new titles, so brace yourself for a torrent of content. Anthony Mackie's post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller Elevation (Prime Video) and Pawan Kalyan's fearsome criminal story They Call Him OG (Netflix) both immerse viewers in high-stakes drama and action. The Apprentice (Lionsgate Play), a biographical drama about a youthful Donald Trump's ascent to power, and the tense miniseries Harlan Coben's Lazarus (Prime Video), both of which focus on psychological themes and character development, are among the many character-driven stories on the schedule. For those looking for lighter fare or fan favourites, there's Nobody Wants This Season 2 (Netflix), Nadikar (Lionsgate Play), and Pitch To Get Rich (JioHotstar), all of which chronicle the comical fall of Tovino Thomas in the entertainment world. Episodes of the animated saga Kurukshetra: Part 2 (Netflix), the AI-enhanced Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh (JioHotstar), and the historical survival thriller Eden (Prime Video) are just a few examples of the excellent mythology and true survival stories that will be a part of this week's lineup.

Latest OTT releases this week (October 20, 2025 to October 26, 2025)

Eden - October 24 (Prime Video)

An astonishing true event, the 1930s immigrants from Europe came to the Galápagos to build a utopia on the deserted Floreana Island. However, their utopian dreams were brutally broken by human nature, and the survival thriller Eden is based on their experiences. The film follows three groups as they navigate philosophical differences, growing jealousy, and resource competition. Betrayal, anarchy, and a string of unexplained disappearances and murders ensue among the ascetic German doctor and his partner, the working-class family pursuing peace, and the flamboyant self-proclaimed Baroness and her two lovers.

Elevation – October 21 (Prime Video)

Elevation takes place in the Rocky Mountains and is a post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller. The last humans have sought sanctuary in mountain towns three years after horrific insect-like "Reapers" nearly extinguished the human race. This plot point is due to the fact that the Reapers are unable to go above an altitude of eight thousand feet. Set in one of these communities, the story follows Will (Anthony Mackie), a single dad who must go below the safe line to an abandoned city to get oxygen filters for his son who has asthma. The trio sets out on a dangerous journey that tests their survival skills and eventually leads to the discovery of the Reapers' critical weakness, accompanied by Nina, a scientist plagued by guilt who longs to return to her old lab and discover a means to defeat the seemingly invincible creatures, and Katie, a friend who relishes in taking risks, played by Maddie Hasson.

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Harlan Coben’s Lazarus – October 22 (Prime Video)

The psychological thriller miniseries Harlan Coben's Lazarus consists of six episodes. Joel Lazarus, a forensic psychologist, goes back to his childhood home after his father's strange suicide. Joel becomes entangled in an investigation involving many cold-case killings after a string of unexplained and scary occurrences begins upon his return. Joel must confront the long-buried trauma and twenty-five-year-old mystery of his sister's murder as he struggles to understand the disturbing truth behind his father's death. He comes to the frightening realisation that the present and past are fatally interwoven.

Kurukshetra: Part 2 - October 24 (Netflix)

The animated mythological drama series Kurukshetra: Part 2 draws inspiration from the epic Mahabharata. Beginning on day 15 and continuing all the way to the end, Part 2 takes readers on a journey to the peak of the 18-day Kurukshetra War, where the pivotal battles take place. As the war inevitably comes to a tragic close, the series opens up about the emotional and moral costs of the fight while highlighting the brutal severity of the combat. The tragic and heroic death of Abhimanyu in the Chakravyuha formation, the long-awaited and climactic clash between the half-brothers Karna and Arjuna, and the last duels that decide the fate of the Pandavas and Kauravas are some of the important events that are covered. Exploring the ultimate cost of each warrior's decisions, the story offers a spectacular display of mythology and high-intensity combat while testing Dharma (righteousness).

Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh – October 25 (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium])

The first major entertainment series in India to employ AI technology will be a mythological series. An adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata narrates the timeless story of the dynastic conflict between the Kauravas and Pandavas. For a new generation of viewers, the iconic characters and story are brought to life with emotional depth and awe-inspiring graphics made possible by artificial intelligence.

Nadikar – October 24 (Lionsgate Play [OTTplay Premium])

The comedu-drama recounts the downfall of David Padikkal's (Tovino Thomas) life as he struggles to recover from a spectacular collapse in his career and personal fortunes. The portrayal of David as an ostentatious, party-loving actor is problematic since it highlights his carefree lifestyle and the series of unsuccessful films that he has recently released. David reluctantly decides to employ Bala (Soubin Shahir), an unusual and highly esteemed acting instructor, to save his floundering career and hone his skill. The film follows the star as he goes through a series of turbulent experiences on his path to becoming an authentic actor again, including battles with his ego, professional failings, and deep-seated emotional concerns (such as childhood trauma). In this humorous and touching story, we follow an artist as he or she seeks redemption in the face of the pressures of performing and the high-stakes world of fame.

Nobody Wants This Season 2 - October 23 (Netflix)

Nobody Wants This Season 2 continues the unique love story between recently promoted Rabbi Noah (Adam Brody) and agnostic podcast host Joanne (Kristen Bell) right after the romantic cliffhanger of the previous season. As they make the commitment to combine their very different lives, social circles, and familial ties, the couple's battle changes from falling in love against all odds to remaining together despite them. In Season 2, we'll see how Noah's apparent decision to marry Joanne, rather than take the respected position of head rabbi, which called for a Jewish wife, plays out in real life. We'll also see how his traditional family reacts, how he finds a new career path, and more. Additional friends and family members, both new and returning, bring additional drama and humorous complications to the couple's pursuit of a "happily ever after" in this season.

Param Sundari - October 24 (Prime Video)

The story revolves around Param (Sidharth Malhotra), a young man from Delhi who is affluent and carefree. His father, a businessman, challenges him to use a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven matchmaking app to find his soulmate. Param pairs up with Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), a vibrant girl from Kerala who oversees her family's traditional guesthouse. Passionate about getting his father's money, Param takes a buddy to the beautiful backwaters of Kerala to win Sundari over. Their North Indian and South Indian worlds collide, and a real romance blossoms. However, the couple must confront whether their bond is strong enough to overcome cultural barriers, a love interest from Sundari's past who complicates their relationship, and Param's initial lie about the app.

Pitch To Get Rich - October 20 (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium])

An unprecedented combination of Bollywood glitz with corporate business aspirations, Pitch To Get Rich is a reality show that centres on fashion entrepreneurship. The series tracks 14 fashion entrepreneurs selected for their distinctive business concepts. They fight against each other, face real-world problems, and have the chance to win a piece of a huge investment pool of ₹40 crore as well as receive essential coaching. Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, Manish Malhotra, and Malaika Arora are among the famous faces on the list of judges, mentors, and investors, which also includes prominent business magnates. The show's goal is to promote the "Make in India" initiative by showing how innovative fashion ideas can become successful international brands.

Shakthi Thirumagan – October 24 (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium])

The protagonist of the political action thriller Shakthi Thirumagan (Vijay Antony) is Kittu, a political mediator and lobbyist who uses his brains, connections, and strategy to "get things done" in the complex Tamil Nadu administration. Even though he gets rich off of these deals, he keeps the money for charity and gives it to the downtrodden. In 1989, the film flashes back to show that powerful individuals brutally raped and killed Kittu's mother, a tribal woman. An influential lobby agent named Abhyankkar covered up the crime, and Kittu was abandoned as a baby. His mother was a social activist, and from a young age, Kittu inherited her commitment to social justice and a desire to see the corrupt elite and Abhyankkar brought to justice. He plans to use "brain over brawn" to achieve his goals of retribution and social reform.

The Apprentice – October 24 (Lionsgate Play [OTTplay Premium])

Biographical drama The Apprentice stars Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn and Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump. A character-driven, noir genesis narrative, the film follows Donald Trump as he becomes a real estate tycoon in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s. Roy Cohn, an infamous right-wing lawyer and political fixer, mentors a young, ambitious, and still-vulnerable Trump in an extremely formative and devastating relationship. Cohn sees Trump as the ideal mentee and teaches him the brutal maxim, "Always attack, never admit wrongdoing, and always claim victory." In the film, we see how Cohn's immoral teachings and this Faustian pact formed the character that the world would know and love—one who is aggressive, motivated by media manipulation, and always hoping for triumph. The film features Trump's early business controversies and personal life, including his marriage to Ivana Trump (Maria Bakalova), and paints a psychological picture of a man becoming a figure characterised by the relentless chase of power.

The Kardashians Season 7 - October 24 (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium])

Season 7 of The Kardashians focuses on the family's ongoing journey through intense personal strife and successful careers, with special emphasis on the surprising reunion of long-absent relatives. In the trial surrounding her 2016 Paris robbery, Kim Kardashian goes on an emotional journey as she remembers her past and testifies. At the same time, a shocking crisis affects her entire family, as she confesses, through tears, that someone "extremely close" to her had placed a "hit out on my life". When it comes to the Kardashian family, this season is all about the reunions and tensions that arise from Rob Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner's highly anticipated and rare on-screen visits. In addition, viewers will get a glimpse of Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker's new son adjusting to life on the road, the family bidding a heartfelt goodbye to Kris Jenner's iconic Hidden Hills home, and Kim's preparations for her upcoming acting role, which features cameos from Glenn Close and Sarah Paulson, among oth

They Call Him OG - October 23 (Netflix)

Pawan Kalyan stars as the eponymous character, Ojas Gambheera, a notorious former mob lord known as "OG" in the gripping action crime drama. From his humble beginnings as the lone survivor of a Yakuza raid in Japan to his eventual alliance with the visionary industrialist Satya Dada (Prakash Raj) to save his port empire, the narrative of OG starts in 1970s Mumbai. After OG's startling incident—which includes the murder of a devoted associate—he disappears for ten years from the dangerous underworld of Mumbai, a power vacuum he leaves behind. Several years later, the story resumes as his archenemy Omi Bhau's (Emraan Hashmi) brutal rule over the city and the people he loves takes hold. Fearsome and unstoppable, OG emerges from his self-imposed exile with a singular, expertly executed objective: to regain his honour, safeguard his family, and initiate a hurricane of retribution against Omi Bhau and the other competing crime lords, igniting a terrible, massive-scale inferno.

FAQs:

Q: What is the plot of the Anthony Mackie movie Elevation?

A: Elevation is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller where the last humans live in the Rocky Mountains above eight thousand feet, safe from insect-like "Reapers." The film follows Will (Anthony Mackie), a single dad who, along with a scientist and a friend, must venture below the safe altitude line to an abandoned city to retrieve oxygen filters for his asthmatic son.

Q: What is The Apprentice about and who stars in it?

A: The Apprentice is a biographical drama that follows a young Donald Trump (played by Sebastian Stan) in the 1970s and 1980s as he becomes a real estate tycoon in New York City. The film centers on his formative and devastating mentorship with the infamous right-wing lawyer Roy Cohn (played by Jeremy Strong), who teaches him the brutal maxim, "Always attack, never admit wrongdoing, and always claim victory."

Q: Who is the main character in the movie They Call Him OG?

A: Pawan Kalyan stars as the eponymous character, Ojas Gambheera, a notorious former mob lord known as "OG" in the gripping action crime drama. The story follows his return from a ten-year exile to seek retribution against his archenemy Omi Bhau (Emraan Hashmi) and other competing crime lords.

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