Most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases in October 2025 on Sony LIV, Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, Prime Video

October 2025 brings a diverse Bollywood slate: action-thrillers (War 2 Baaghi 4), rom-coms (Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Param Sundari), crime dramas, and horror-comedy Thamma in theatres & OTT.

War 2; Param Sundari

There will be an incredible mix of star-studded theatrical blockbusters and captivating content across leading streaming platforms in October 2025, making it an irresistible month for Bollywood. Romantic comedies like Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and the contemporary, cross-cultural love story Param Sundari are part of the release slate, while major action-thriller spectacles like War 2 (starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR) and Tiger Shroff's comeback (in Baaghi 4) are also on the menu. An exciting lineup of dramas and thrillers awaits viewers, featuring critically acclaimed educational series like 13th: Some Lessons Aren't Taught In Classrooms crime dramas like Search: The Naina Murder Case and Bhagwat – Chapter 1: Raakshash, and horror comedy like Thamma, which bring new installments to popular universes. With titles like Lord Curzon Ki Haveli and the animated epic Kurukshetra on the schedule, viewers can look forward to a fascinating and diverse viewing experience all month long.

Most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases in October 2025

13th: Some Lessons Aren't Taught In Classrooms - October 1 (Sony LIV [OTTplay Premium])

The series explores the intense realm of test prep, drawing inspiration from the life and pedagogy of actual Indian instructor Mohit Tyagi. In the film, Paresh Pahuja plays Ritesh, a prosperous venture capitalist who, out of the blue, decides to give up his lucrative job to execute a lifelong promise to Gagan Dev Riar, his former mentor. Ritesh returns to help MT Sir accomplish his lofty new goal of establishing a groundbreaking ed-tech startup, after his life was changed by his teacher's unfaltering faith many years ago. The show explores the ways in which a great mentor can make a profound impression on a person, the tremendous pressures that students encounter during their "13th year" of school, and the personal struggles of those who are looking for more than just financial achievement.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari - October 2 (theatrical)

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari revolves around a traditional narrative of vengeance that unexpectedly blossoms into a new love story. Sunny Sanskari (Varun Dhawan) is surprised to learn that his sophisticated love interest, Ananya (Sanya Malhotra), has engaged to another man after she rejects him. This news leaves him opulent and devastated. Motivated by a wounded pride, Sunny forms an alliance with Tulsi Kumari (Janhvi Kapoor), who was Ananya's fiancé Vikram's (Rohit Saraf) ex-girlfriend, to ruin the wedding. Together, Sunny and Tulsi hatch a hilarious scheme to make their exes envious and call off the marriage. But as their scheme takes shape and they spend more time together, romance blossoms, and the two co-conspirators start to wonder if they were really attempting to win back their exes or if they were meant to find love with each other.

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War 2 - October 9 (Netflix)

With Major Vikram Chelapathi (Jr NTR) playing the role of the ferocious Special Units Officer assigned to track down Agent Kabir Dhaliwal (Hrithik Roshan), War 2 intensifies the conflict within the YRF Spy Universe. The story starts with a supposedly renegade Kabir who is compelled to "kill" Colonel Luthra, his mentor, to get access to the dangerous worldwide criminal syndicate called the Kali Cartel. This cartel intends to undermine the Indian government. The intelligence community, which includes Kiara Advani's character, Luthra's daughter Kavya, and others, gathers around Vikram and orders him to kill Kabir since they think he is a traitor. Vikram is actually Raghu, Kabir's bitter childhood friend who felt deserted when Kabir decided to serve his nation. This shocking revelation adds another layer of complexity to the vicious cat-and-mouse game between the two agents, setting the stage for a heated, emotionally charged confrontation over brotherhood, treachery, and patriotism.

Kurukshetra - October 10 (Netflix)

An animated series, Kurukshetra retells the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata in a contemporary and interactive way. The story revolves around the famous 18-day battle of Kurukshetra and examines the Dharmayudh (righteous war) from the viewpoints of 18 important soldiers, shedding light on the difficult moral issues surrounding the conflict. In an effort to bring the epic's enduring lessons to a modern audience, the story centres on the inner struggles, personal grudges, and sad human costs of a battle that ultimately turns brothers against each other.

Lord Curzon Ki Haveli - October 10 (theatrical)

Black comedy thriller Lord Curzon Ki Haveli is actor Anshuman Jha's first feature film as a filmmaker, and it pays tribute to Alfred Hitchcock. It all starts on a dark and foreboding evening when four South Asian expats meet for an unannounced supper, and the host tells them a terrifying joke: "There is a dead body in the trunk." As the secrets of the house and its occupants are brutally revealed, what starts as playful, nervous banter abruptly turns into a darker, more frightening chamber drama, exploring the complex concepts of gender dynamics, immigration, and identity among the characters.

Search: The Naina Murder Case - October 10 (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium])

The seasoned investigator ACP Sanyukta Das is seen in the crime drama series Search: The Naina Murder Case as she becomes entangled in the high-stakes murder case of a teenage girl named Naina just as she is about to switch departments to fix her failing marriage. As ACP Das and rookie officer ACP Jai Kanwal learn more about the intricate investigation, they start to reveal a seedy side of society. Every suspect conceals a sinister secret, and the youth's dependence on social media comes to light. In the end, the officer must face realities that could derail the case and her life.

Bhagwat - Chapter 1: Raakshash - October 17 (ZEE5 [OTTplay Premium])

Bhagwat is a crime thriller rooted in true events, where a high-stakes conflict pits truth against deceit. The protagonist of the film is Inspector Vishwas Bhagwat (Arshad Warsi), who becomes entangled in a case involving a missing woman that appears to be ordinary. Unfortunately, suspicions of trafficking, secrecy, and other nefarious activities quickly entangle the probe. A sweet romance develops between Meera and the professor, Sameer (Jitendra Kumar), as the events unfold. In stark contrast to the stress that propels the plot ahead, their blossoming relationship injects the story with an unexpected dose of romanticism and vulnerability.

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat - October 21 (theatrical)

A musical romantic drama and thriller, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat explores the full range of human emotion as it relates to a passionate love tale, from the impassioned to the devastating. The storyline chronicles the tumultuous romance of two individuals, exploring the shadowy side of love as it descends into infatuation, followed by heartbreak and strife. The movie highlights the fight between love and hate, investigating how fixation and betrayal affect the fates of the characters. It is billed as a compelling saga that merges passion, music, and love against a backdrop of heartache and desire.

Thamma - October 21 (theatrical)

Featuring a "bloody love story" with origins in Indian vampire folklore, Thamma is the fifth installment of Maddock Films' Horror-Comedy Universe. An average guy named Alok (Ayushmann Khurrana) finds a long-lost vampire named Yakshaashan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and, much to his surprise, is transformed into a vampire himself. As Alok struggles to adapt to his new vampire identity (complete with fangs and a strong desire to return to his human past), he falls in love with another vampire, the enigmatic Tadaka (Rashmika Mandanna). However, their romance is jeopardised when the original villain, Yakshaashan, who was once meant to protect humanity but has gone rogue, plans to implement his evil scheme. Featuring supernatural action and comedy, the film follows Alok as he battles Yakshaashan to rescue his love and the human realm. Along the way, he hilariously fights with his change.

Param Sundari - October 24 (Prime Video [also available on OTTplay Premium with a top-up])

A cross-cultural romantic comedy, Param Sundari explores the topic of love in the digital era. Rich Delhi teenager named Param (Sidharth Malhotra) is on the hunt for a new startup to invest in when his father challenges him to locate a compatible partner using an artificial intelligence (AI) dating app. The app connects him with Sundari, played by Janhvi Kapoor, a responsible and traditional Keralan homestay owner who manages her family's property. As the flamboyant North Indian boy tries to court the graceful South Indian girl against her stern uncle's disapproval in picturesque Kerala, a comedic clash of cultures ensues. Param's original, data-driven motive threatens to derail their real connection, and the girl must decide between her new romance and an arranged marriage to her childhood friend.

Baaghi 4 - October 31 (Prime Video [also available on OTTplay Premium with a top-up])

Baaghi 4 stars Tiger Shroff as Ronny, a navy officer who survives a terrible car crash but is haunted by the supposed death of his girlfriend Alisha, played by Harnaaz Sandhu. Upon regaining consciousness, Ronny is plagued by what his brother and doctor, among others, dismiss as hallucinations: intense flashbacks to Alisha's life and death. All the while he's dealing with shame and sadness, his conviction in her existence makes him question his sanity. A convoluted plot becomes apparent to Ronny as his fixation grows and he seeks the truth. He finds out that the terrifying antagonist, Chacko (Sanjay Dutt), a delusional don who abducted Alisha because she looked just like his own ex-lover, orchestrated her murder. The revelation sets Ronny on a path of merciless vengeance and a violent mission to save the love of his life from Chacko. Ronny meets Olivia/Pratishtha (Sonam Bajwa), a new acquaintance who helps with his investigation.

FAQs:

Q: Which major Hindi films are releasing in theaters in October 2025?

A: Major theatrical Hindi releases for October 2025 include the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (Oct 2), the horror-comedy installment Thamma (Oct 21, the big Diwali release), the black comedy thriller Lord Curzon Ki Haveli (Oct 10), and the musical romantic thriller Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (Oct 21). Additionally, the highly anticipated pan-Indian prequel Kantara Chapter 1 releases on October 2.

Q: Is War 2 releasing in theaters or on an OTT platform in October 2025?

A: War 2, which had its theatrical release in August 2025, is scheduled for its OTT premiere on Netflix on October 9, 2025. This makes it one of the month's biggest direct-to-OTT action releases.

Q: Who are the lead actors in the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari?

A: The lead roles of Sunny Sanskari and Tulsi Kumari are played by Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, respectively. The film also features Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf as their ex-partners, whose wedding the leads conspire to sabotage.

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