Friday OTT Releases (September 26, 2025): 9 new movies and series on Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and more
Friday OTT Releases (September 26, 2025): From Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 to Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi's Dhadak 2, take a look at the full list.
Last Updated: 02.43 PM, Sep 24, 2025
Friday OTT Releases (September 26, 2025): A fresh Friday is coming with a bag full of new OTT releases. These are theatrical releases that are coming on OTTs, while some are landing directly on digital platforms. From Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 to Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi's Dhadak 2, here's the full guide to the upcoming OTT releases arriving this Friday, September 26, 2025.
Friday OTT Releases (September 26, 2025)
Janaawar (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)
Janaawar – The Beast Within is a gripping crime drama series about Sub-Inspector Hemant Kumar (Bhuvan Arora), a tribal officer investigating a headless body, missing gold, and a missing man in his rural hometown of Chhand. The cast also includes Bhagwan Tiwari and Atul Kale.
Dangerous Animals (Lionsgate Play - OTTplay Premium)
Dangerous Animals is a psychological horror thriller about a shark-obsessed serial killer, Tucker (Jai Courtney). He kidnaps a free-spirited American surfer, Zephyr (Hassie Harrison), for his twisted shark-feeding rituals. The film depicts a brutal shark attack, a tragic killer, and a thrilling struggle for survival.
Dhadak 2 (Netflix)
Dhadak 2 is a Hindi remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. The movie stars Siddhant Chaturvedi as Neelesh, a Dalit law student, and Triptii Dimri as Vidhi, an upper-caste girl. The film focuses on themes of identity, the value of disobedience, and the enduring struggle against deep-rooted social norms.
Hridayapoorvam (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)
Hridayapoorvam is a Malayalam family drama about Sandeep (Mohanlal), a heart transplant recipient who travels to Pune to attend the engagement of his heart donor's daughter, Haritha (Malavika Mohanan). The film explores themes of connection, second chances, and healing through heartfelt moments and humour.
Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira (Netflix)
Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is a Malayalam romantic comedy film that tells the story of a determined groom who encounters a reclusive woman, which takes him on a journey of healing and self-discovery. It received a lukewarm reception upon its theatrical release. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Vinay Forrt.
Sarkeet (Manorama Max)
Sarkeet is a 2025 Malayalam drama film starring Asif Ali, Divya Prabha, Deepak Parambol, and Orhan. Directed by Thamar K.V., the story follows a couple, Balu (Deepak Parambol) and Steffi (Divya Prabha), who struggle with their son Jeppu (Orhan) and his ADHD.
Son of Sardaar 2 (Netflix)
Son of Sardaar 2 continues the story of Jassi Singh Randhawa (Ajay Devgn) as he travels to Scotland to reconcile with his wife, Dimple. However, he gets entangled in a mob conflict and a chaotic Sikh wedding when a couple needs help to get their families' approval for marriage.
Sumathi Valavu (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)
Sumathi Valavu is a Malayalam horror-comedy film revolving around a haunted stretch of road in a Kerala village, known locally as "Sumathi Valavu".The story follows a group of people who encounter supernatural phenomena in the area, where the tragic legend of a Tamil woman named Sumathi, whose ghost is said to haunt the area, is revealed. The film features Arjun Ashokan, Gokul Suresh, Saiju Kurup, and Sshivada.
The Serial Killer's Apprentice (discovery+ - OTTplay Premium)
This true-crime documentary, The Serial Killer's Apprentice, tells the horrific tale of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. He was a teenager who teamed up with the infamous "Candyman Killer", Dean Corll, to commit the heinous mass murders in Houston. With the help of comments from law enforcement officials, comments from family members of the victims, and plenty of archival video, this documentary gives a thorough understanding of what happened before one of the most horrific serial killer cases in American history.
FAQs:
Q: What are the top OTT releases this week (Sept 22–28, 2025)?
A: This week features Alice in Borderland Season 3 (Netflix), Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 (JioHotstar), Dhadak 2 (Netflix), Death of a Unicorn (JioHotstar), Wayward (Netflix), and several others across multiple platforms.
Q: When is Alice in Borderland Season 3 releasing?
A: Alice in Borderland Season 3 will be released on September 25, 2025 on Netflix.
Q: Which platforms are airing new releases this week?
A: New releases are available on Netflix, JioHotstar, Sony LIV, Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, MX Player, ZEE5, Manorama Max, Apple TV+, and discovery+.