New on Disney+ Hotstar: Latest OTT releases, movies and web series to stream in September 2023

Disney+ Hotstar might have lost some popular titles from its library after its deal with HBO expired earlier this year, but that doesn’t mean there’s any dearth of content on the streaming platform. Disney+ Hotstar is still home to some of the most-loved franchises such as Star Wars as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe along with the multiple web series from the superhero movies.

The platform has also been bullish about its OTT content across Indian languages, with it featuring reality shows, web series and direct-to-OTT movies apart from clinching rights of popular theatrical releases in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

Here’s the list of the latest and upcoming titles that will be streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

King of Kotha

After a newly-joined police officer is humiliated by gangster Kannan bhai, who rules the town of Kotha, he decides to plot his revenge by bringing back an old rival of the latter - Kotha Raju. But little does he know that to kill a rat, he's let in a snake into the house. The events that unfold after Raju return to reclaim what was originally his own form the plot of this gangster actioner, starring Dulquer Salmaan, Nyla Usha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Chemban Vinod Jose and Shabeer Kalarakkal. 

Streaming from: Sept 29

Tumse Na Ho Payega

The Hindi comedy starring Ishwak Singh, Mahima Makwana and Gaurav Pandey is based on entrepreneur Varun Agarwal's How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company. The movie is writted by Nitesh Tiwari, Nikhil Mehrotra and Varun Agarwal and directed by Abhishek Sinha.  

Streaming from: Sept 29

The Worst of Evil

Set in the 1990s, this K-Drama starring Ji Chang-wook and Wi Ha-joon follows a group of undercover police officer as he infiltrates a criminal drug syndicate. The high-stakes operations have the officers risking their lives and reputation.

Streaming from: Sept 27

No One Will Save You

Helmed by Brain Duffield, the action-packed sci-fi and home-invasion thriller revolves around young girl named Brynn who is forced to fight off a host of aliens who threaten her future.

Streaming from: September 22

Kaala

Helmed by Solo and Shaitaan director Bejoy Nambiar, this crime thriller delves deep into the world of underworld, power and politics. Avinash Tiwary essays the role of an IB officer-on-the-run in the series that also has Rohan Vinod Mehra, Nivetha Pethuraj and Taher Shabbir.

Streaming from: Sept 15

MY3

The Tamil comedy web series, starring Hansika in the lead, revolves around an entrepreneur who is apparently allergic to human touch. A scientist comes up with a unique solution of creating a humanoid that resembles his ex-girlfriend. Little does he know how she's going to change his world. 

Streaming from: Sept 15

Welcome to Wrexham S2

The second season of the sports documentary about Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned Wrexham AFC football team follows the club's journey as they chase promotion in the 2022-23 league season. 

Streaming from: Sept 13

Elemental

Set in Element City, the animated movie follows a fiery young woman named Ember as she becomes friends with a carefree guy named Wade and how his presence in her life makes her question the world she lives in. 

Streaming from: Sept 15

Athidhi

Telugu actor Venu Thottempudi's OTT debut is a horror-thriller that revolves around the incidents that happens inside a haunted mansion. Avantika Mishra and Aditi Gautam star play the female leads in this series.

Streaming on: September 19

I Am Groot: S2

The sophomore season of Baby Groot's adventures follows him aboard the Guardians of Galaxy's spaceship as he explores the universe and interacts with other vibrant creatures. Vin Diesel lends his voice to the five shorts that are part of this exciting season.

Streaming from: September 6

The Little Mermaid

The live-action musical version of the animated film revolves around the spirited mermaid Ariel, as she follows her heart, venturing beyond sea and fallon for Prince Eric. In the process, she also ends up making a deal with the sea-witch Ursula. Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy star in Rob Marshall's directorial.

Streaming from: September 6

The Freelancer

After a newly-married girl gets trapped in the civil war in Syria led by ISIS troupes, an ex-police officer-turned-mercenary is tasked with rescuing her. The series, starring Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher and Kashmira Pardeshi, is created by Neeraj Pandey and is based on the book - A Ticket to Syria.

Streaming from: Sept 1

NCT 127: The Lost Boys

This four-part documentary series revolves around the K-pop band NCT 127 as they share their stories of their journey and their success. The series will have exclusive footage of never-before-seen interviews and behind-the-scenes drama.

Streaming from: Aug 30

Asia Cup 2023

This edition of Asia Cup, which will see hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka clash with India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal, also serves as a prelude to the World Cup in India, as each team will be gearing up to perfect their combination before the marquee tournament. Asia Cup will kickstart on Aug 20 with Pakistan taking on Nepal, with the big ODI match between Pakistan and India scheduled to begin streaming on Hotstar on September 2 from 3pm onwards. 

Streaming from: Aug 30

Ahsoka

Rosario Dawson essays Ahsoka Tano in this Star Wars spin-off of the series The Mandalorian. The eight-part first season, which will have new episodes out every Wednesday, follows the Jedi knight as investigates a new threat to the galaxy.

Streaming from: Aug 23

Neymar

After Akamsh's best friend convinces him that the best way to win over a girl he has feelings for, is to own a dog, he brings Neymar home. But the chaos Neymar unleashes at his home, force Akamsh's father to get rid of the dog. How Akamsh and his friend then embark on an adventure to track down Neymar form the plot of the movie, starring Mathew Thomas, Naslen and Shammi Thilakan in pivotal roles.

Streaming from: July 28

The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha

Starring Kajol, Sheeba Chaddha and Aamir Ali, this courtroom drama revolves around the moral dilemma faced by its protagonist Noyonika as she decides to take charge of her family and her independence. The challenges she faces in her personal and professional life as navigates through the world of law forms its plot.

Streaming from: July 14

What We Do in the Shadows (Season 5)

The fifth season of the series follows Nandor and his vampire roommates as they try to make sense of the world of Staten Island, only this time, Nandor's human familiar, Guillermo, spends more time with Laszlo while Nadja tries to reconnect with her family.

Streaming from: July 14

Janaki Jaane

After Janaki's fear of the dark leads to an embarrassing situation for her husband and her at a party, the incident is used by a local politician to ensure that he wins the election. Janaki has now overcome her worst fears, but is armed by the support that her husband, who has just entered her life, gives. The movie has Navya Nair and Saiju Kurup as part of the cast.

Streaming from: July 11

Good Night

An IT professional begins his life with a girl he loves. But his snoring problem begins to affect their relationship. How does he counter this to be at peace form the plot of this comedy drama starring Manikandan. 

Streaming from: July 3

IB 71

Intelligence Bureau officer Dev has to strategise to avert imminent threat to the country through a covert operation. Director Sankalp Reddy's spy thriller, which is reportedly inspired by true events, has Vidyut Jammwal in the lead.

Streaming from: July 7

The Night Manager: Part 2

The Hindi adaptation of John Le Carre’s The Night Manager will be the continuation of Shaan’s (Aditya Roy Kapur) adventures as he gets entangled into the inner circle of business magnate Shelly (Anil Kapoor) and his stake in the secret arms trade. Can Shaan survive the shadow of doubt that has already been cast on him?

Streaming from: June 30

Kerala Crime Files - Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara

Starring Lal and Aju Varghese in the lead roles, Madhuram and June director Ahammed Khabeer’s police procedural revolves around the cops chase for a suspect with just single clue to take them forward – a wrong address. The six-episode series marks Disney+ Hotstar’s first ever Malayalam web series.

Also read: Kerala Crime Files: Disney+ Hotstar’s first Malayalam web series to be a police procedural with 6 episodes 

Streaming from: June 23

World’s Best

Child prodigy Prem Patel discovers that his late father was a popular rapper and sets about to learn more about his life. During the course of his journey, the mathematics genius also immerses himself into the world of hip hop and tries his hand at the genre. Utkarsh Ambudkar, Kathryn Greenwood and Punam Patel star in the movie.

Streaming from: June 23

Jagged Mind

This horror-thriller, starring Maisie Richardson-Sellers, revolves around an art curator who experiences memory losses and strange visions. She soon realises she's stuck in a time loop connected to her girlfriend.
Streaming from: June 23

Class of '09

After a death of a friend and former colleague, a group of FBI agents, who graduatd from Quantico in 2009, reunite. The series, starring Kate Mara, Brian Tyree Henry, Brain J smith and Brooke Smith, examines the predicament of the agents as they come in terms with the changes in the US criminal justice system that is altered by artificial intelligence. 

Streaming from: June 21

Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion

Samuel L Jackson returns as Nick Fury in this series, which also stars Ben Mendelsohn, Emilia Clarke and Cobie Smulders, to face off against the shape-shifting Skrulls, as they plan a secret invasion of Earth. Fury forms an unlikely partnership to save Earth and humanity from the imminent Skrull invasion.

Also read: Secret Invasion trailer: Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury gets into a war against shape-shifting Skrulls 

Streaming from: June 21

Pichaikkaran 2

A billionaire is killed by his associates and a beggar's brain is transplanted into his body. His changed behaviour surprises his employees and girlfriend, and his popularity soars through his compassionate endeavours. Things take a turn in this Vijay Anthony-starrer after a cop and a politician discover his identity and begin to blackmail him.

Pichaikkaran 2 review: Vijay Antony's tried-and-tested mass formula offers sporadic entertainment 

Streaming from: June 17

The Full Monty

Robert Carlyle will reprise his role as Gaz from the 1997 movie of the same name. The eight-episode series, which is set 25 years of the events of the comedy, follows the lives of Gaz and the Sheffield boys as they try to overcome the hurdles in the health and job sectors as a community. 

Streaming from: June 16

Shaitan

The Telugu crime web series, starring Sai Kamakshi Bhaskarla and Rishi in the lead role, is helmed by Mahi V Raghav. The movie revolves around a youth who attacks a Home Minister and goes into hiding. What happens when he chooses a life of violence?

Streaming from: June 15

The Wonder Years (Season 2)

The sophomore season continues the story of the Williams family in the late 1960s as Dean, aided by his insights as a adult, look at his 12-year-old self and experiences with hope and humour – navigating his life, filled with friendships and lessons.

Streaming from: June 14

Empire of Light

Set in 1980s, this Sam Mendes-directorial revolves around a theatre manager in a coastal town, who is struggling with her mental health and forges a relationship with a new employee. The drama stars Olivia Colman, Michael Ward, Toby Jones and Colin Firth in lead roles.

Streaming from: June 9 

Flamin' Hot

Helmed by actress Eva Longoria, the comedy drama revolves around Richard Montanez, who was a janitor at Frito Lay when he came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos, inspired by the flavours of his Mexican community. Brice Gonzalez, Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez and Dennis Haybert star in the movie. 

Streaming from: June 10 

Avatar: The Way of Water

Director James Cameron’s second instalment from the Avatar franchise takes the viewers back to Pandora, where Jake Sully, Neytiri and their children have to tackle new challenges to keep each other safe from an old foe. Set against the backdrop of the oceans of Pandora, the Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana-starrer will be available to stream in Malayalam, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

Avatar: The Way of Water review: James Cameron pays an ode to himself in a recycled but paradisiacal new world of Pandora 

Streaming from: June 7

School of Lies

The drama-thriller, starring Sonali Kulkarni, Jitendra Joshi and Varin Roopani, follows a series of events after a 12-year-old goes missing from a private boarding school. The eight-episode drama series explores the truth behind his disappearance and consequent impact on all the stakeholders.

Streaming from: June 2