The final Friday of October 2026 brings an exciting lineup of movies and web series to popular OTT platforms. With October 30 marking several major digital premieres, viewers can explore a variety of genres, including psychological thrillers, horror, crime dramas, romantic mysteries and family entertainment.
This week’s releases include highly anticipated titles such as Obsession and Akka, along with several other films and series arriving on Netflix, JioHotstar, Apple TV and Sony LIV. Here is a look at the latest OTT releases scheduled for October 30, 2026, along with their platforms, cast details and storylines.
1. Obsession – JioHotstar
Curry Barker’s psychological horror film Obsession is making its digital debut in India on October 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST. The original uncut version, titled Obsession: The Original Uncut Version, will be available for the first time in India through the Peacock Hub on JioHotstar.
The film will stream in English as well as a special Hindi-dubbed version featuring Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan as Bear and Kriti Sanon as Nikki.
The story follows a hopeless romantic whose simple wish to find love takes an unexpected and terrifying turn. What initially appears to be an innocent desire gradually develops into a disturbing supernatural nightmare, making the film a notable addition to this Halloween weekend’s streaming lineup.
2. Akka – Netflix
Netflix is bringing the period crime thriller Akka to its platform on Friday, October 30. Directed by Dharmaraj Shetty and produced by YRF Entertainment, the series takes viewers back to the 1980s in Pernuru, a fictional city in South India.
The story centres on a powerful underworld controlled by influential gangster queens. Their established authority faces a major challenge when a mysterious outsider enters their world, setting off a dangerous battle involving power, control and survival.
Keerthy Suresh plays Bhavani, while Radhika Apte appears as Rudra. The supporting cast includes Poornima Indrajith, Vishak Nair, Dinesh Prabhakar, Karthika Muraleedharan, Pooja Mohanraj, Urmila Krishnan and Tanvi Azmi.
3. Nocturne – Apple TV
Apple TV is set to premiere its new crime drama series Nocturne on October 30, 2026. The series will begin with two episodes, followed by the release of a new episode every Friday until December 25, 2026.
Inspired by Lars Kepler’s crime novels Lazarus and The Sandman, the series has been created by Rowan Joffé and developed by showrunner John Hlavin.
The story follows Jonah Lynn, played by Liev Schreiber, a former soldier who becomes a homicide detective and hopes to lead a quiet life in a small Pennsylvania town. However, his plans are disrupted when the dangerous serial killer Jurek Walter, portrayed by Stephen Graham, returns and begins targeting his family and the local community.
Zazie Beetz plays FBI Agent Saga Bauer, who becomes involved in the investigation. The series also features Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan and Gary Carr.
4. A Couple of Lies – Netflix
Netflix is adding another psychological thriller to its October 30 lineup with A Couple of Lies. The four-part limited series will premiere globally on the platform on October 30, 2026. Originally titled Bytet in Sweden, the show is adapted from Stefan Ahnhem’s bestselling novel.
Directed by Kasper Barfoed, the series has been written by Amanda Högberg and Axel Stjärne. Its storyline explores what happens when a seemingly perfect holiday home exchange turns into a disturbing experience.
The series follows two wealthy couples, Helene (Frida Gustavsson) and Carl (Fares Fares), along with Scarlett (Emma Appleton) and Adam (Jakob Oftebro). Hoping to repair their troubled relationships, they exchange their homes in Stockholm and Sicily.
However, their plans for a peaceful getaway soon take a dark turn. Suspicion, surveillance and manipulation begin to affect their relationships as hidden secrets and betrayals gradually come to light.
5. Meethe Mein Kya Hai – Netflix
For viewers looking for family-oriented entertainment, Meethe Mein Kya Hai is arriving exclusively on Netflix India on October 30, 2026.
Directed by Radhika Bansal, the Hindi family drama features Ritwik Bhowmik, Rohini Hattangadi and Ayesha Raza Mishra in key roles. The supporting cast includes Vikram Bakshi, Shivika Rishi, Ayushmaan Ghai and Kanikka Kapur.
Set during the Diwali festivities, the film revolves around a family gathering that takes an unexpected turn following a surprise marriage announcement. As old secrets emerge and disagreements create emotional tension, family members are forced to confront their differences and work towards rebuilding their relationships.
6. Immortal – Sony LIV
The Tamil romantic horror film Immortal, starring GV Prakash Kumar and Kayadu Lohar, will begin streaming on Sony LIV on October 30, 2026. Directed by Mariyappan Chinna and produced by Arunkumar Dhanasekaran under AK Film Factory, the movie originally arrived in theatres on September 4, 2026.
The narrative follows Magi, played by GV Prakash Kumar, who struggles to find affordable accommodation. His search eventually leads him to Sindhu, portrayed by Kayadu Lohar, a mysterious woman who offers him a room at an unusually low price.
Things take an unsettling turn when Magi begins experiencing strange incidents at his new accommodation. As he investigates Sindhu’s background, he discovers clues about her mysterious supernatural past.
The film combines romantic elements with horror and mystery. It will be available on Sony LIV in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
7. Don’t Trouble the Trouble – Netflix
Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu fantasy comedy-drama Don’t Trouble the Trouble is also making its OTT debut on October 30, 2026. The film marks the actor’s entry into Telugu cinema and is directed by Shashank Yeleti. Presented by SS Rajamouli, it was released in theatres on October 2, 2026.
The story revolves around Suri (Fahadh Faasil), an ambulance driver who plans to kidnap Divya (Ssara Palekar), a young girl from a wealthy family, in an attempt to resolve problems involving his gang.
However, the situation becomes complicated when Divya mistakes Suri for a powerful wizard and believes that her parents have gone missing. What follows is an unusual adventure that leads Suri towards discovering Divya’s mysterious identity as a wandering spirit.
The film also stars Saurabh Sachdeva, Mahesh Manjrekar, Venkatesh Kakumanu and Subbaraju. Netflix will offer the movie in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
With several new titles arriving across major streaming services, October 30 offers plenty of choices for weekend entertainment. Whether you enjoy psychological thrillers, supernatural mysteries, crime dramas or emotional family stories, this Friday’s OTT releases bring something different for viewers.