Friday OTT releases of the week: Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakka to Animals to Reporting Live, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5

Friday is here, which means it is time to find a new movie or show to add to your weekend watchlist. Whether you enjoy crime stories that keep you guessing, complicated family relationships or romances that take unexpected turns, this week's lineup has several options. From a police officer caught in a cover-up to a journalist investigating an illegal mining racket, these releases explore different stories and genres.

Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar - Netflix

Parvathy Thiruvothu plays Aleena Abraham, a newly recruited police officer and mother whose life takes a disturbing turn after a fatal incident at her station. As investigator Harris Meeran begins connecting the missing pieces, a possible cover-up comes to light. What follows is a tense battle of wits between Aleena and the man trying to uncover the truth. The psychological crime thriller began streaming on Netflix on October 9.


Eyes - SonyLIV

Stalking cases involving women take centre stage in Eyes, which stars Kani Kusruti as police officer Tina Sebastian. As Tina investigates the incidents, she begins examining the behaviour and motives behind obsession and control. Directed by Manu Ashokan, the thriller looks beyond the evidence to explore the psychology behind such cases. The series premiered on SonyLIV on October 9.



Reporting Live - Netflix

Parineeti Chopra steps into the role of Sandhya, an ambitious broadcast journalist who finds herself investigating a dangerous story in Reporting Live. Directed by Dhruv Tripathi, the crime thriller follows Sandhya and her cameraman Vinod, played by Deven Bhojani, as they uncover a lead involving an illegal sand mining racket. Their investigation puts them up against a powerful mafia network, placing their own lives at risk. The film also features Amol Palekar, Adil Hussain and Shekhar Suman. It premiered on Netflix on October 9.

Animals - Netflix

A kidnapping turns the lives of a seemingly settled family upside down in Animals. Ben Affleck plays Mark Kimball, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, while Kerry Washington portrays his wife, Abigail. When their son is kidnapped, the couple must arrange a ransom while dealing with secrets that begin to surface. Their choices could have consequences far beyond the immediate crisis. The film arrived on Netflix on October 9.

Epic – First Semester - Netflix

Student life, romance and future plans collide in this Telugu romantic comedy starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya. The story follows Aditya, an aspiring filmmaker who moves to London for his master's degree and meets Kadali. Their nine-month arrangement gradually becomes more complicated as feelings develop. However, their ambitions and different expectations about the future put the relationship to the test. Epic – First Semester arrived on Netflix on October 9.

Least Eligible Bachelor - ETVWin

Marriage becomes a pressing concern for the family of the young protagonist in this Telugu comedy drama led by Harsha Chemudu. As his circumstances earn him the label of the least eligible bachelor, he finds himself dealing with family expectations and questions about relationships. The series explores the pressure to follow conventional ideas about marriage and adulthood, while bringing humour to a familiar situation. It arrived on ETVWin on October 9.



Paris Cafe - Prime Video

A planned trip takes an unexpected turn for Oli in Paris Cafe. After discovering that her parents have separated, she begins looking into her family's past. A photograph and a secret dating back seven years push her to search for answers, with Kavin helping her piece together the story. The film combines family drama with mystery as Oli tries to understand what happened. It arrived on Prime Video on October 9.

Khalifa: The Ruler - Prime Video and other platforms

Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Aamir Ali, a textile shop owner whose ordinary life changes after his father becomes entangled in a gold-trading case. His search for answers takes him towards the legacy of his estranged grandfather and into a dangerous world of money, power and rivalries. The action thriller explores how a family secret can draw someone into circumstances they never expected. It is scheduled to stream from October 9 across Prime Video and other platforms.