10 Must-Watch OTT Releases This Week (Sept 29 – Oct 5): From Action Thrillers to K-Dramas on Netflix, SonyLIV, Prime Video & More

As the first week of October kicks off, streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, and Apple TV+ are rolling out an exciting slate of fresh content to binge. Whether you’re in the mood for an edge-of-your-seat thriller, an emotional drama, or a fantasy-filled K-drama, there’s something on the menu for everyone this week.

From the haunting tale of Ed Gein’s twisted mind to a rom-com starring a mischievous spirit, and from high-stakes heists to survival against a raging wildfire—these upcoming OTT releases promise a rollercoaster of emotions. Here are 10 brand-new shows and films landing this week (September 29 to October 5) across your favorite platforms.

October 1

Play Dirty Amazon Prime Video

Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, and Rosa Salazar lead this gritty thriller based on Donald E. Westlake’s iconic Parker series. The plot follows a cunning thief and his crew as they take on a risky heist, only to find themselves caught between greed and the wrath of the New York underworld. “Loyalty gets tested when crime becomes personal.”

13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms SonyLIV

This heartening coming-of-age story draws inspiration from real events, chronicling the journey of Ritesh—a successful venture capitalist—who ditches his plush corporate life to support his former IIT-JEE mentor in building an ed-tech company. A tribute to Mohit Tyagi and his real-life startup Competishun, the show explores themes of ambition, gratitude, and rediscovery.

Madharaasi Amazon Prime Video

Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, this Tamil psychological action thriller features Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, and Vidyut Jammwal. It revolves around a man with a rare mental condition, who is recruited by an NIA officer to dismantle a deadly arms smuggling network. “When your mind is the battlefield, every move matters.”

October 2

The Game: You Never Play Alone Netflix

Shraddha Srinath stars as a driven game developer whose life takes a terrifying turn when she becomes the target of both digital and real-world threats. Also starring Santhosh Prathap and Chandini Tamilarasan, this dark mystery thriller challenges toxic gender norms in the gaming industry while building an intense suspense narrative. “Sometimes the biggest game is survival.”

Dakuaan Da Munda 3 ZEE5

The third installment in the popular Punjabi franchise tells the story of Karma, a skilled boxer born into a crime-ridden family and raised in an orphanage. A tragic twist derails his dreams and plunges him into addiction—but he’s not ready to give up. “Will a fallen fighter rise again to claim his destiny?”

October 3

Genie, Make a Wish Netflix

This enchanting romantic fantasy K-drama stars Kim Woo Bin and Bae Suzy. The story follows Ka-young, a woman emotionally numb from years of isolation, who accidentally awakens Genie—a charming spirit imprisoned for a thousand years. Can his mischief and magic bring warmth and love back into her life?

Steve Netflix

Cillian Murphy delivers a powerful performance in this emotional drama inspired by Max Porter’s Shy. Set in a troubled reform school during the mid-90s, Steve, a headteacher grappling with personal demons, tries to instill discipline and hope in a group of wayward boys. “When you lead the lost, who helps you find your way?”

The New Force Netflix

Set in Sweden in 1958 and rooted in true events, this historical drama follows a bold experiment that saw women enter the police force for the first time. Their journey, met with skepticism and resistance, sparks a conversation about courage, equity, and systemic change. “In a man’s world, they made their own rules.”

Monster: The Ed Gein Story Netflix

The newest installment in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s Monster anthology explores the chilling life of Ed Gein—the infamous murderer whose heinous crimes inspired Hollywood classics like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This series peels back the layers of his disturbing childhood and descent into madness.

October 5

The Lost Bus Apple TV+

Starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera, this emotional survival drama is based on Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire. The film follows a bus driver and a school teacher as they guide 22 children through the horror of the 2018 California Camp Fire. “When the road ends, courage takes the wheel.”