New OTT releases this weekend: From Kaantha, Saali Mohabbat and The Great Shamsuddin Family to Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie, here are the top movies and shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 and Apple TV.
Looking for the best entertainment to stream this weekend? From gripping dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies and edge-of-your-seat thrillers, a fresh batch of movies and series has arrived across major OTT platforms. Whether you’re planning a solo binge or a relaxed weekend with friends and family, here are the releases streaming now.
Netflix
1. Kaantha
Genre: Mystery / Crime
Description: Set in 1950s Madras, this Tamil crime thriller follows the rivalry between a superstar and his mentor when a crew member is found dead on set, triggering a tense investigation with unexpected twists.
Where to Watch: Netflix (Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam; Kannada version titled ‘Shaantha’).
2. Single Papa
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Description: A light-hearted film about Gaurav, a divorced man who decides to adopt a child and must navigate family resistance, responsibility and emotional growth.
Where to Watch: Netflix
3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Description: The third installment in the Knives Out franchise sees detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigating the murder of a priest in New York, amid a tangled web of suspects.
Where to Watch: Netflix
4. Man vs Baby
Genre: Comedy
Description: Rowan Atkinson returns in a chaotic comedy about a hapless caretaker whose weekend assignment caring for a baby in a luxury London penthouse quickly goes hilariously off track.
Where to Watch: Netflix
5. Badly in Love
Genre: Reality / Romance
Description: A reality romance series where 11 former delinquents try to find love at a mountain academy, facing emotional conflicts and deep connections along the way.
Where to Watch: Netflix
ZEE5
Genre: Thriller / Suspense
Description: Directed by Tisca Chopra, this gripping drama follows a small-town housewife who finds herself a suspect in a shocking double murder, uncovering betrayal and secrets in her community.
Where to Watch: ZEE5
JioHotstar
7. The Great Shamsuddin Family
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Description: A blend of chaos and heart, this film focuses on a career-driven woman whose life is turned upside down when relatives, ex-lovers and family secrets descend all at once.
Where to Watch: JioHotstar
8. Superman
Genre: Superhero / Adventure
Description: In the latest adaptation, Clark Kent navigates personal life and Kryptonian legacy while battling a conspiracy to disgrace him publicly.
Where to Watch: JioHotstar
SonyLIV
9. Real Kashmir Football Club
Genre: Drama / Sports
Description: This inspiring series chronicles the journey of two visionaries and local underdogs as they build Kashmir’s first professional football club, symbolising hope and resilience.
Where to Watch: SonyLIV
Amazon Prime Video
10. Tell Me Softly
Genre: Drama
Description: A thoughtful drama focusing on relationships, trust, and emotional challenges, this film highlights human connections through subtle storytelling.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
11. F1: The Movie
Genre: Sports Drama
F1: The Movie brings together Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon in a high-octane sports drama directed by Joseph Kosinski. The story follows Sonny Hayes, a celebrated Formula One driver of the 1990s whose career was derailed after a devastating crash.
Where to Watch: Apple TV
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