Friday OTT releases of the week: Pritam and Pedro to Silo Season 3 to Mollywood Times, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5

Friday is here, and so is a fresh lineup of OTT releases for your weekend binge. Whether you're looking for a gripping sci-fi series, a laugh-out-loud comedy thriller, an emotional family drama or a spooky horror tale, streaming platforms have plenty to offer this week. Popular franchises are returning with new seasons, while several original films and series are making their digital debut. Here's a look at the biggest releases arriving across Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, Apple TV+, SonyLIV and ZEE5.

Pritam and Pedro - JioHotstar
One of this week's biggest highlights is Pritam and Pedro, streaming on JioHotstar. The comedy thriller marks acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's digital debut. The series stars Arshad Warsi, Vir Hirani, Vikrant Massey, Boman Irani and Mona Singh in pivotal roles.

Set against the backdrop of Goa, the story follows Pedro, a seasoned police officer, and Pritam, a young tech-savvy hacker. Despite their completely different personalities and working styles, the duo is forced to work together to track down Martin, a brilliant cybercriminal responsible for kidnapping a chief minister's son. The unusual partnership promises a mix of comedy, action and suspense.




Silo Season 3 - Apple TV+
The critically acclaimed dystopian drama Silo returns with its third season on Apple TV+. Rebecca Ferguson reprises her role as Juliette Nichols, while Jessica Henwick and Ashley Zukerman join the new storyline.

After returning to the silo with no memory of recent events, Juliette finds the underground community on the brink of rebellion. At the same time, another storyline takes viewers centuries into the past, where a journalist and a congressman uncover a conspiracy that ultimately leads to the creation of the mysterious silos. Fans of science fiction can expect more twists, suspense and world-building this season.

Mollywood Times - JioHotstar
Mollywood Times begins streaming on JioHotstar from today (July 3). The psychological dark comedy stars Naslen, Sharaf U Dheen, Vineeth Sreenivasan and Sangeeth Prathap, among others.

The story follows aspiring filmmaker Vineeth Madhavan, who dreams of becoming Malayalam cinema's greatest horror director. However, as he chases recognition and success, industry politics, creative struggles and his own growing obsession slowly begin to consume him. The film offers an entertaining yet thought-provoking look at ambition and the realities of the film industry.

Super Subbu - Netflix
Super Subbu premiered on Netflix on July 2. The Telugu original stars Sundeep Kishan, Mithila Palkar, Brahmanandam and Murali Sharma.

The comedy-drama follows Subbu, an unlucky young man assigned to teach sex education in the conservative village of Maakipur. As he tries to carry out his responsibilities, he finds himself caught in awkward situations, humorous misunderstandings and family conflicts, making his already difficult job even more challenging.



Isakapatnam - Prime Video
Streaming on Prime Video from July 2, Isakapatnam stars Samuthirakani, Aishwarya Rajesh and Sunil in lead roles.

Set in the 1990s, the crime thriller revolves around Naidu, the most feared man in the port town of Isakapatnam. As he fights to protect his criminal empire, multiple forces begin closing in on him, including rivals, people seeking justice and those driven by revenge. The series combines crime, family conflict and political drama.

Muthassi - ZEE5
Muthassi arrives on ZEE5 this week, bringing Malayalam folk horror to OTT audiences. The series stars Amith Chakalakkal, Akhila Bhargavan and veteran actor KPAC Leela.

Set in a village along the Kerala-Karnataka border, the story follows Leela, whose peaceful family life is shattered after her young son begins showing terrifying changes following her husband's return home. As she searches for answers, she uncovers a dark family secret connected to an ancient demonic curse. The series mixes supernatural horror with emotional family drama.

Karakkam - SonyLIV
Making its digital debut on SonyLIV, Karakkam brings a refreshing twist to the horror genre. It is being promoted as Malayalam cinema's first musical horror comedy.

The story centres on two young friends whose harmless New Year's Eve prank accidentally unleashes a group of mischievous spirits. What starts as innocent fun soon turns into a series of bizarre supernatural encounters, forcing the duo to find a way to reverse their mistake before things spiral completely out of control.

Elle - Amazon Prime Video
Elle premiered on Amazon Prime Video on July 1, introducing Lexi Minetree as a young Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde prequel series.

Set in 1990s Seattle, the series explores Elle's teenage years before she became the confident Harvard Law student audiences know. From navigating friendships and first love to discovering her own identity, the coming-of-age drama reveals the experiences that shaped one of pop culture's most beloved characters.

Stay tuned!