What to watch on Netflix this weekend: Vishwanath and Sons to Stolen Heartbeats, new movies and shows to stream on OTT in India

The weekend is here, and Netflix has lined up a mix of emotional dramas, high-energy reality television, supernatural thrillers and science-filled entertainment. Whether you want to follow athletes pushing themselves through extreme challenges, watch a story packed with secrets or simply settle in with a film that has already made a mark at the box office, there is plenty to choose from. Here are some of the new movies and shows you can stream on Netflix in India this weekend.

Netflix OTT releases to watch this weekend

Vishwanath & Sons

Suriya and Mamitha Baiju’s Vishwanath & Sons is now available to watch on OTT after completing a successful four-week theatrical run. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film reportedly earned around Rs 260 crore worldwide during its cinema run.


The film stars Suriya and Mamitha Baiju in the lead, with Radhika Sarathkumar, Sunil Reddy, Bhavani Sre, Nassar and Raveena Tandon among the supporting cast. GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music.

After its theatrical success, Vishwanath & Sons began streaming on OTT, giving audiences another chance to watch the emotional drama. It is available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, making it accessible to viewers across different language markets.



Physical: 100 Italy

If intense physical challenges and reality competitions are your kind of weekend entertainment, Physical: 100 Italy could be worth adding to the list. The Italian edition of the popular South Korean fitness competition premiered on Netflix on September 11, 2026.

The series brings together 100 elite contestants who compete in demanding physical challenges to test their strength, stamina and overall fitness. Among the participants are prominent Italian athletes, including Federica Pellegrini and Jury Chechi.

The Italian version follows the basic premise that made the original Physical: 100 popular while bringing in contestants from the country’s sporting and fitness world. New episodes are scheduled to arrive weekly, with the finale set for October 2, 2026.

Stolen Heartbeats

For viewers looking for something darker, Stolen Heartbeats brings supernatural elements into a short-form thriller. The series premiered on Netflix on September 11, 2026, and consists of 50 episodes.

The story revolves around Anabel, who is left in a coma following a brutal attack. Her fate becomes connected to Rafael, a nurse who has the unusual ability to hear the dead. The two find themselves working together while trying to stay ahead of people who are pursuing them.

With its supernatural premise, mystery and short episode format, Stolen Heartbeats gives a different kind of binge-watch for those who prefer fast-paced storytelling.




Mark Rober's CrunchLabs Season 5

Science and engineering take centre stage in Mark Rober's CrunchLabs Season 5, which arrives on Netflix on September 12, 2026.

The new season brings back Mark Rober, the former NASA engineer and popular YouTube creator known for turning science and engineering concepts into entertaining experiments. The series features large-scale builds, science experiments and creative challenges designed to make STEM subjects easier and more entertaining for viewers.

The show is also a family-friendly option for those who want something different from scripted movies and dramas. Rober’s experiments combine technology, engineering and a playful approach to problem-solving.

The Perfect Lie

Netflix’s Dutch psychological thriller The Perfect Lie premiered globally on September 10, 2026. The series has seven episodes and is based on Saskia Noort’s bestselling novel De Eetclub, also known as The Dinner Club.

The story follows a close group of wealthy friends whose seemingly perfect lives begin to fall apart after one of them dies in a suspicious house fire. As questions surrounding the death grow, secrets within the group start coming to the surface.

With its combination of friendship, secrets and mystery, The Perfect Lie adds a psychological thriller to Netflix’s weekend lineup.


Stay tuned!