Friday OTT releases (March 6, 2026): 14 new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar, and more
Friday OTT releases (March 6, 2026): From Hello Bachhon, based on Physics Wallah founder, Alakh Pandey, to Ted Season 2 and Vikram On Duty, take a look at the full list!
Last Updated: 12.23 PM, Mar 04, 2026
Friday OTT releases (March 6, 2026): As a brand-new Friday is around the corner, a fresh lineup of films and series is hitting streaming platforms. From Hello Bachhon, based on Physics Wallah founder, Alakh Pandey, to Ted Season 2 and Vikram On Duty, here's the full guide to the upcoming OTT releases arriving this Friday, March 6, 2026.
Friday OTT releases (March 6, 2026)
Chiraiya - JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium)
Chiraiya, starring Divya Dutta, provokes conversation about consent, marital rape, and societal injustice within Indian households. Divya portrays a pivotal character who bears witness to this intense, unsettling scenario, confronting the “uncomfortable reality” that silence is frequently misread as consent in abusive relationships.
Dear Radhi – Sun NXT (OTTplay Premium)
Dear Radhi, a Tamil comedy-drama romance film, follows Madhan (Saravana Vickram), a 23-year-old introverted IT professional grappling with an intense fear of women (gynophobia). In an effort to overcome his social anxiety and gain a deeper understanding of women, he forms a connection with Radhi (Hasli Amaan), a woman employed at a spa.
Dheeram – Sun NXT (OTTplay Premium)
Dheeram is a Malayalam-language thriller that follows ACP Stallin Joseph (Indrajith Sukumaran), who investigates a series of brutal murders that begin in a nightclub parking lot in Calicut. The film mixes dark, emotional, and suspenseful elements, with a narrative that changes drastically in the second half.
Gandhi Talks – ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)
Gandhi Talks, a silent black comedy helmed by Kishore Pandurang Belekar. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, and Aditi Rao Hydari, and delves into themes of greed and corruption, following the intertwined lives of a desperate unemployed man (Sethupathi) and a financially ruined businessman (Swamy).
Granny (Occhai) – Sun NXT (OTTplay Premium)
Granny (also referred to as Granny (Occhai)) is a 2026 Tamil-language supernatural horror thriller film. The story revolves around a mysterious elderly woman named Occhai and the terrifying consequences that arise when a family brings her into their home.
Hello Bachhon – Netflix
Hello Bachhon is inspired by the real-life journey of Alakh Pandey, the founder of the popular ed-tech platform, PhysicsWallah. Vineet Kumar Singh plays the lead role of the dedicated teacher (inspired by Alakh Pandey).
Jab Khuli Kitaab – ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)
Jab Khuli Kitaab is an Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama. Written and directed by Saurabh Shukla, the film adapts his celebrated stage play of the same name. Starring veteran actors Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia, it explores the delicate intricacies of love, companionship, and forgiveness in the later stages of life. It also stars Aparshakti Khurana.
Kiss of the Spider Woman – Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium)
Bill Condon’s Kiss of the Spider Woman is a musical drama set in 1983 Argentina, following the unlikely bond between gay window dresser Luis Molina (Tonatiuh) and Marxist revolutionary Valentín Arregui (Diego Luna). Molina escapes prison life into Hollywood-inspired fantasies, revealing a deep connection that transcends ideology and harsh reality.
Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate – Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium)
Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate (2025) is a Gujarati spiritual drama following Lalji (Karan Joshi), a guilt-ridden, alcoholic rickshaw driver trapped in a remote farmhouse. Through the vision of Lord Krishna (Shruhad Goswami), he embarks on the path of liberation, self-discovery, and inner liberation.
The Raja Saab (Hindi) – JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium)
The Raja Saab (2026) is a Telugu horror-comedy starring Prabhas as a young heir confronting a hypnotic sorcerer, Sanjay Dutt. Between a haunted mansion, a quest to find his missing grandfather, and a budding love, he receives guidance from paranormal expert Boman Irani.
Ted Season 2 – JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium)
Ted Season 2 continues the 1994-set prequel, following teenage John Bennett (Max Burkholder) and his mischievous teddy bear (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) as they navigate senior year and prepare for an unforgettable “epic rager” party.
The Dinosaurs – Netflix
The Dinosaurs (2026) is a 4-part Netflix nature documentary miniseries, serving as a spiritual successor to Life on Our Planet, chronicling 165 million years of dinosaur evolution, from the Triassic period to their extinction.
Vikram On Duty – JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium)
Vikram On Duty (2026) is a Telugu crime thriller web series following Vikram Vasu (Nikhil Maliyakkal), a rule-breaking police inspector tackling criminal networks. The story centres on a high-profile investigation that challenges his morals and tests his pursuit of justice.
War Machine (Netflix)
War Machine is a sci-fi military action-thriller starring Alan Ritchson as “81,” an elite Army Ranger candidate whose final training turns into a deadly battle against advanced, otherworldly robotic threats. Directed by Patrick Hughes, this film combines intense action with a reflection on the inhuman nature of war.
OTT releases FAQs:
Q: Where can I watch the Actor Awards 2026?
A: The Actor Awards 2026 (formerly the SAG Awards) will stream live globally on Netflix on March 2. The 32nd annual ceremony will be hosted by Kristen Bell and will feature a special Life Achievement Award tribute to Harrison Ford.
Q: Is there a Season 2 of the Ted series?
A: Yes, Ted Season 2 premieres on March 6, 2026, on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). The new season is set in 1994 and follows 17-year-old John Bennett and his foul-mouthed teddy bear during their senior year of high school, featuring themes of '90s nostalgia and coming-of-age humour.
Q: Where to watch the BAFTA-winning One Battle After Another?
A: Leonardo DiCaprio's BAFTA-winning film, One Battle After Another, is streaming on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).