How To Ruin Diwali to Akka: 12 new OTT releases October 27-31

October is ending with a fresh lineup of OTT releases across streaming platforms. From Vijay Sethupathi’s action-comedy Baththa and Keerthy Suresh’s upcoming series Akka to a documentary on Matthew Perry, there is something for viewers across genres.

Several films and series are set to arrive this week on Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Apple TV and Prime Video. Here is a look at what to watch and when these titles will premiere.

Netflix

1. The One About Matthew Perry – October 27

Fans of Friends can revisit the life and career of Matthew Perry, who became famous for playing Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom.

Directed by Mary Robertson, the three-part documentary features accounts from his family, friends and colleagues, along with previously unreleased photographs and videos. It explores his rise to fame, struggles with addiction and efforts to help others facing similar challenges.

2. Baththa – October 29

Vijay Sethupathi returns with Baththa, a Tamil action-comedy that blends gangster drama with humour. Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, the film also stars Lijomol Jose and Sai Prithviraj.

The film will premiere on Netflix on October 29. It will be available in Tamil, along with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.

3. Akka – October 30

Starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, Akka is set in a fictional kingdom ruled by women for generations. The story takes place in the 1980s in Pernuru, where the arrival of a new figure threatens the existing balance of power.

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Keerthy plays Bhavani, while Radhika appears as Rudra. The series also features Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar and Monica Panwar.

Written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, the series is produced by YRF Entertainment and arrives on Netflix on October 30.

4. How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents – October 30

How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents follows an interracial couple whose engagement brings their very different families together just days before Diwali. The spin-off follows Mmabatho as she navigates an unfamiliar culture and tries to manage the chaos. Starring Rosemary Zimu-Mngani and Kyle Clark, the film premieres on Netflix on October 30, 2026.

5. Meethe Mein Kya Hai – October 30

Meethe Mein Kya Hai is an upcoming Hindi family drama set around Diwali celebrations. As relatives gather under one roof, old disagreements and differences between generations begin to surface.

The film stars Ritwik Bhowmik and Rohini Hattangadi, alongside Ayesha Raza and Gaurav Sharma. It will start streaming on Netflix on October 30.

6. Sigma – October 30

Sundeep Kishan headlines Sigma, a Tamil action drama marking Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut. Jason is the son of actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.

The film also features Faria Abdullah, Raju Sundaram, Sampath Raj and Shiv Panditt in significant roles. Thaman has composed the music, while Lyca Productions has backed the project.

Sigma will make its OTT debut on Netflix on October 30, with multiple language options, including Telugu and Hindi.

7. A Couple of Lies – October 30

This four-part Swedish psychological thriller is based on Stefan Ahnhem’s novel. It follows two wealthy couples who exchange their luxury homes in Stockholm and Sicily in an attempt to save their marriages.

However, their arrangement takes a dark turn when they discover hidden surveillance cameras and disturbing secrets. What begins as an attempt to fix their relationships soon develops into a dangerous game of deception and violent crime.

JioHotstar

Obsession – October 30

What happens when the desire to be loved turns into a nightmare? Directed by Curry Barker, Obsession follows Bear, played by Michael Johnston, who uses a supernatural object called the One Wish Willow to make his childhood friend Nikki fall in love with him.

However, his wish sets off a frightening chain of events, with Nikki, played by Inde Navarrette, at the centre of the horror.

The original uncut version will stream in English and Hindi on JioHotstar’s Peacock Hub from October 30.

ZEE5

Rudravanam PS – October 30

This Telugu thriller series follows Sub-Inspector Sivakumar as he investigates a gold robbery in a village. However, a missing-person case takes a disturbing turn when he discovers a headless body in the forest.

As he searches for answers, local power struggles and buried secrets complicate the investigation. Starring Naresh Agastya, Rudravanam PS premieres on ZEE5 on October 30.

SonyLIV

Immortal – October 30

Starring GV Prakash Kumar and Kayadu Lohar, Immortal is a Tamil romantic horror film about Magi, a printing-press worker struggling to find affordable accommodation.

His search leads him to a room in Sindhu’s luxurious apartment at an unusually low rent. However, strange incidents soon begin to unfold, forcing him to confront a secret she has been hiding.

The film will arrive on SonyLIV on October 30.

Apple TV

Nocturne – October 30

Nocturne is a crime thriller that follows a murder investigation linked to a dangerous serial killer. Liev Schreiber plays homicide detective Jonah Lynn, whose case is connected to Jurek Walter, portrayed by Stephen Graham.

Zazie Beetz appears as FBI agent Saga Bauer, who goes undercover to uncover the truth. Based on Lars Kepler’s crime novels The Sandman and The Lazarus, the 10-episode series premieres on Apple TV on October 30 with its first two episodes.

New episodes will be released weekly until December 25. The supporting cast includes Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz and Gary Carr.

Prime Video

Apocalypse Z: New World – October 31

The fight for survival continues in Apocalypse Z: New World, the sequel to Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End. The story returns to a world devastated by the TSJ virus, which turns people into dangerous infected creatures.

Directed by Carles Torrens, the film explores the challenges survivors face as they navigate the infected world and struggle to decide whom they can trust. Berta Vázquez returns as Lucía, while José María Yazpik reprises his role.

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