OTT Releases This Weekend: Inspector Zende, Su From So, Kannappa, Maalik and More to Stream
The weekend promises a fresh lineup of films and series across major streaming platforms, offering viewers a wide range of choices from crime thrillers to mythological epics and lighthearted comedies.
Inspector Zende
Streaming on Netflix from September 5, this crime comedy stars Manoj Bajpayee as real-life cop Madhukar Zende and Jim Sarbh as a fugitive inspired by Charles Sobhraj. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, the series blends suspense and humor in a gripping cat-and-mouse chase.
Su From So
Kannada cinema’s surprise hit of the year, Su From So, will arrive on JioHotstar on September 9. Directed by J. P. Thuminad, the horror-comedy mixes village humor with supernatural elements and has already enjoyed a strong theatrical run.
Kannappa
The Telugu devotional epic Kannappa, featuring Vishnu Manchu as a tribal hunter who becomes a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, will stream on Amazon Prime Video from September 4. The film also includes cameo appearances by stars like Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Akshay Kumar.
Maalik
Rajkummar Rao takes the lead in Maalik, a gritty crime drama set against the backdrop of Allahabad’s underworld. The film explores the rise of a man from humble beginnings to power and the moral challenges that follow. It will release on Prime Video on September 5.
Other Releases
- Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (ZEE5, September 5): A romantic drama inspired by Ruskin Bond’s The Eyes Have It.
- Kammattam (ZEE5, September 5): A Malayalam mystery thriller centered around a string of suspicious deaths.
- A Minecraft Movie (JioHotstar, September 5): A fantasy adventure with Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Emma Myers set in the pixelated world of Minecraft.
With a mix of thrillers, romances, comedies, and mythological tales, this weekend’s OTT slate caters to a wide spectrum of audiences, ensuring something for every mood.



