Top 12 OTT Releases This Week (Sep 29 – Oct 5, 2025): Madharaasi, 13th, The Lost Bus, And More To Stream On Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, Apple TV Plus

Another week, another wave of binge-worthy stories. OTT platforms are serving up thrillers, romances, survival dramas, and fantasy adventures. From a Tamil psychological actioner to Mark Wahlberg’s heist thriller, and from Cillian Murphy’s heartwarming tale to Matthew McConaughey’s survival drama, there’s plenty to keep you hooked. Let’s look at everything new coming between September 29 and October 5.

 

Interview With The Vampire Season 2

The fan-favourite series makes its highly-awaited Netflix debut. Louis de Pointe du Lac recounts his immortal journey, revisiting his turbulent bond with Lestat. Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, and Eric Bogosian headline the series, with gothic charm and emotional heft driving the narrative forward.

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: September 30

 

Play Dirty

Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, and Rosa Salazar headline this heist drama. Based on Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, the film follows a skilled thief whose loyalty is tested when his crew crosses paths with the New York mob. Expect slick action and double-crosses.

Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: October 1

 

Madharaasi

Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, this Tamil thriller stars Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, and Vidyut Jammwal. A man with a rare psychological disorder is roped in by the NIA to stop an illegal arms syndicate. A gripping mix of mind games and explosive action.

Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: October 1

 

Sahasam

This Malayalam action comedy is packed with chaos. A young man tries to elope with his girlfriend, but the plan spins out of control. Along the way, he collides with gangsters, cops, catering workers, and a narcotics officer. A laugh riot with twists.

Platform: SUNNXT
Release Date: October 1

 

13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught In Classrooms

Inspired by Mohit Tyagi’s life, this Hindi coming-of-age drama follows a venture capitalist who leaves his job to help his IIT-JEE mentor build an ed-tech startup. It’s about ambition, mentorship, and rediscovering purpose.

Platform: SonyLIV
Release Date: October 1

 

Little Hearts

This Telugu rom-com captures the dilemmas of Gen Z. A student sent to a coaching centre falls in love, leading to hilarious complications when their parents intervene. A light-hearted take on love, youth, and parental expectations.

Platform: ETV WIN
Release Date: October 1

 

The Game: You Never Play Alone

Shraddha Srinath leads this Tamil mystery thriller. A female game developer faces brutal real-life threats that blur the line between digital harassment and physical danger. A timely story with thrills and suspense.

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: October 2

 

Dakuaan Da Munda 3

Dev Kharoud stars in this Punjabi drama as Karma, a boxer struggling to rise above family ties to drugs and crime. His journey through addiction and redemption forms the heart of this gritty narrative.

Platform: ZEE5
Release Date: October 2

 

Steve

Cillian Murphy plays the head of a struggling school for troubled teens. As funding runs dry and challenges mount, he must balance his inner turmoil with the responsibility of guiding young lives. A moving drama with heartfelt performances.

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: October 3

 

Genie, Make A Wish

Kim Woo Bin and Bae Suzy headline this Korean fantasy romance. A genie awakens after a thousand years, meeting a young woman whose wishes bring unexpected changes to both their lives. Whimsical and magical in equal measure.

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: October 3

 

The Lost Bus

Matthew McConaughey leads this survival drama. Set during California’s deadliest fire, the story follows a bus driver trying to save children and their teacher. A tense, emotional ride about resilience and leadership.

Platform: Apple TV Plus
Release Date: October 3

 

Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan bring the next instalment of the Monster anthology. Charlie Hunnam plays Ed Gein, the notorious serial killer of the 1950s. Expect chilling drama, psychological depth, and disturbing truths.

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: October 3

 

Latest OTT Releases (Sep 29 – Oct 5)

Movie/Series Release Date Platform
Interview with the Vampire S2 September 30 Netflix
Play Dirty October 1 Prime Video
Madharaasi October 1 Prime Video
Sahasam October 1 SUNNXT
13th October 1 SonyLIV
Little Hearts October 1 ETV WIN
The Game: You Never Play Alone October 2 Netflix
Dakuaan Da Munda 3 October 2 ZEE5
Steve October 3 Netflix
Genie, Make a Wish October 3 Netflix
The Lost Bus October 3 Apple TV Plus
Monster: The Ed Gein Story October 3 Netflix

This week’s OTT lineup is stacked with variety. Whether it’s Wahlberg’s stylish heist in Play Dirty, Sivakarthikeyan’s psychological thriller Madharaasi, or Cillian Murphy’s heartfelt drama Steve, the spectrum is wide. Add in Korean fantasy, gritty Punjabi drama, and Ryan Murphy’s chilling Monster instalment, and your binge calendar is packed. So, pick your genre and let the streaming marathon begin.

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