OTT releases this week: Here is what to watch

The first weekend of September 2026 promises a variety of OTT releases, ranging from action thrillers and psychological dramas to comedy entertainers, courtroom stories and musical dramas. Major streaming platforms such as Netflix, JioHotstar, SonyLIV and Amazon Prime Video are adding fresh titles to their catalogues this weekend.

Among the highlights are Taapsee Pannu’s action thriller Gandhari, R Madhavan’s biographical drama G.D.N, the comedy sequel Dhamaal 4, Tamil courtroom drama The Court and Malayalam psychological thriller Unmadham. The lineup also includes the musical drama Jagamae Sangeetham with Prakash Raj.

Here is a look at the major OTT movies and shows that are releasing this weekend.

Netflix

Gandhari

Taapsee Pannu returns to the streaming space again with Gandhari, an action thriller directed by Devashish Makhija. The film follows a mother whose daughter is kidnapped after a violent attack leaves her blind. Determined to find her missing child, the protagonist does not wait for help to track down her daughter. She ventures into the world of child trafficking, confronting those responsible for her daughter’s disappearance. With Taapsee leading the cast alongside Ishwak Singh and Swastika Mukherjee, Gandhari is expected to offer an intense and emotionally-charged viewing experience to the audience.

GDN

R Madhavan returns to OTT with G.D.N, a biographical film inspired by the life of Indian inventor G.D. Naidu. Madhavan stars in the project, while taking on the directorial responsibility as well. The film explores the inventor’s journey, his passion for innovation and his struggles with authorities that stood in the way of his ideas. By focusing on an influential figure from India’s history of scientific innovation, G.D.N offers audiences a combination of biography and drama. Priyamani and Yogi Babu are also part of the cast, which adds further interest to the project.

Dhamaal 4

This weekend, fans of Bollywood comedy have another option Dhamaal 4, the latest installment of the Dhamaal franchise that began in 2007. This film reunites the franchise favorites Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi, who play four friends who set out on an adventure to find hidden treasure, running into a string of hilarious and dangerous situations. After its theatrical run, Dhamaal 4 is now on Netflix, making it a good choice for anyone looking for a light-hearted weekend entertainer.

JioHotstar

The Court

Tamil criminal drama The Court makes its OTT debut on JioHotstar this weekend. The story follows Yazhini, a talented young lawyer played by Yogalakshmi Ramesh, who finds herself in an extraordinary professional and personal challenge. Despite struggling with a stammer, Yazhini takes on a case that sees her take on her own celebrated lawyer father. The conflict forms the basis for a courtroom-driven narrative, while exploring family relationships and professional ambition. The series adds a legal-drama option to this week’s OTT lineup, with another Tamil-language title for audiences who want to follow a story built around courtroom confrontations.

SonyLIV

Unmadham

Malayalam cinema offers a psychological and supernatural flavor to the weekend with Unmadham, which stars Kunchacko Boban in the lead. The police constable in the story finds an old case and decides to re-open it, besides, he is also inspired to become a screenwriter. However, his professional and personal life collides as he delves deeper into the case and starts encountering supernatural activity. Kunchacko Boban stars along with Lijomol Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Siddique in the film, directed by Kiran Das.

Amazon Prime Video

Jagamae Sangeetham

For viewers in search of musical drama, Jagamae Sangeetham will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video this weekend. The story follows Balu, the heir to a respected musical legacy who falls in love with pop singer Pallavi. Drawn to her creative voice and artistic talent, their relationship brings long-hidden family rivalries to the fore. As tensions escalate, the conflict threatens the future of the next generation of musicians. Prakash Raj plays a prominent role in the series, which combines music, romance and family relationships, while incorporating drama to create a different flavour for this week’s OTT offerings. The show has potential appeal for viewers who want a story centred around music and family legacies.

SUN Nxt

DC

The Tamil action-drama DC, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi has premiered on digital streaming. The film is currently available on Sun NXT in both Tamil and Telugu languages, offering audiences from across the two-language markets an opportunity to enjoy the action-packed drama from home.

This weekend’s OTT releases September 2026 lineup offers something for different kinds of viewers. Gandhari, DC cater to action-thriller fans, while G.D.N offers an inspiring biographical story. Comedy lovers can look to Dhamaal 4, whereas The Court offers courtroom drama and Unmadham incorporates mystery and supernatural elements. Meanwhile, Jagamae Sangeetham provides a musical and romantic option for Amazon Prime Video viewers. With six diverse titles across these major streaming platforms, people have plenty of choices to spend their weekend binge-watching.

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Suhas Sistu

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Suhas Sistu, born in a family with education background, brought up with good principles and education. Though, coming from Engineering backdrop, his love towards language and passion towards cinema made him to pursue career in film journalism. Started his career as a freelance content writer for some Youtube channels, he later joined HANS India as a translator. From translator to Reporter/Sr. Sub-Editor, his journey is continuing in our organisation.

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