New OTT releases this weekend: 9 new movies and shows coming on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

Economic Times - Oct 17, 2026

From a Tamil crime drama and a Malayalam thriller to a political series, an international heist and an anime release, here are 9 picks across major OTT platforms this weekend.

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