Friday, October 23, 2026, brings a fresh lineup of movies and series to popular OTT platforms, offering viewers plenty of options for their weekend entertainment. From crime dramas and international suspense thrillers to inspiring sports biopics, animated mythology and thought-provoking regional cinema, this week’s digital releases cover a wide range of genres.
Among the notable titles arriving on streaming platforms are Chaar Yaar, Sumo Didi, Lupin: Part 4, The Legend of Hanuman Season 7, Gajab Raat, Fading Grandeur and Dorothy. Here’s a closer look at their release dates, storylines and casts.
Friday OTT Releases on October 23, 2026
Chaar Yaar on Prime Video
The Hindi crime-drama series Chaar Yaar premieres globally on Prime Video on October 23, 2026. Comprising eight episodes, the series is set in Mumbai during the early 2000s and follows four middle-class friends—Jay, Tony, Saahil and Sameer—as they attempt to improve their lives.
Their ambitions gradually draw them into the criminal underworld, exposing them to gangsters, dangerous situations and police investigations. As the stakes rise, the friendship between the four men faces difficult tests.
Cast: Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayyub, Prayrak Mehta, Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang, Chunky Panday and Bhagavathi Perumal.
Director: Vinay Waikul
Writers: Sambit Mishra and Saurabh Sawant
Producers: Pranati Nagarsheth, Niraj Nagarsheth and P.S. Shyam
Production Banner: Pink Window Production Pvt. Ltd.
Sumo Didi on ZEE5 Global
The Hindi biographical sports drama Sumo Didi begins streaming on ZEE5 Global on October 23, 2026. The film tells the story of Hetal Dave, recognised as India’s first professional female sumo wrestler, and her determination to pursue the sport despite social expectations and gender stereotypes.
Starring Shriyam Bhagnani as Hetal Dave, the film follows her journey from Kolkata to Japan as she works towards achieving her sporting ambitions. Her experiences also highlight the challenges of body-shaming and societal pressure.
The film previously received attention on the festival circuit and premiered at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival in October 2023.
Cast: Shriyam Bhagnani as Hetal Dave, Chaitanya Sharma, Anubha Fatehpura, Nitesh Pandey, Raghav Dhir and Meenal Kapoor.
Director: Jayant Rohatgi
Writers: Anish Diddee, Ajay Gahlaut and Nikhil Sachan
Producers: Jyoti Deshpande, Akash Chawla, Arunava Sengupta and Amit Chandraa.
Production: Fresh Lime Films, Jio Studios and MA+TH Entertainment Network
Runtime: 118 minutes
Lupin: Part 4 on Netflix
Netflix brings back Omar Sy as the clever thief Assane Diop in Lupin: Part 4, premiering on Friday, October 23, 2026. All eight episodes of the new instalment will be released simultaneously.
Set four years after the events of Part 3, the story finds Assane in prison, hoping to reunite with his family in Senegal. His plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious thief begins carrying out museum robberies using methods associated with Lupin. Assane is framed for the crimes and must escape to prove his innocence and identify the person behind the scheme.
Lead Cast: Omar Sy as Assane Diop.
Returning Cast: Ludivine Sagnier as Claire, Antoine Gouy as Benjamin Ferel, Soufiane Guerrab as Youssef Guédira, Shirine Boutella as Sofia Belkacem, Naky Sy Savané as Mariama, Hervé Pierre as Hubert Pellegrini and Théo Christine as teenage Raoul.
Co-showrunners: Omar Sy and Louis Leterrier
Directors: Edouard Salier, Everardo Gout and Hugo Gélin
Writers: Mathilde Arnaud, Jean-Yves Arnaud, Tigran Rosine and Florent Meyer
Production: Gaumont, with Carrousel Studios
The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 on JioHotstar
The animated mythological series The Legend of Hanuman returns with its seventh season on JioHotstar on October 23, 2026.
The new season continues the epic battle for Lanka, following Hanuman as he searches for a special weapon capable of defeating Ravana. Beyond the conflict on the battlefield, the series explores different periods and reveals additional aspects of Lord Rama’s past and divine power.
Voice Cast: Damandeep Singh Baggan as Hanuman, Sanket Mhatre as Shree Ram, Surbhi Panday as Sita, Sharad Kelkar as Ravana, Vikrant Chaturvedi as Sugreev, Richard Joel as Lakshmana and Shakti Singh as Jambavana.
Creators: Sharad Devarajan, Charuvi Agrawal and Jeevan J Kang
Directors: Jeevan J Kang and Navin John
Writers: Sharad Devarajan, Jeevan J Kang, Sarwat Chadda and Shivangi Singh
Production: Graphic India and JioHotstar
More OTT Releases to Watch This Friday
Gajab Raat on Netflix
Manoj Bajpayee headlines the Hindi crime-suspense film Gajab Raat, which arrives on Netflix on October 23, 2026. Directed by Ritesh Shah in his directorial debut, the film unfolds over the course of a single night.
Bajpayee plays Ajay Dixit, a corrupt police officer whose life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a severely injured girl who has been abandoned from a moving car. The discovery draws him into a complicated international conspiracy, setting the stage for a night filled with danger and uncertainty.
The film was originally titled Ghooskhor Pandat. It was subsequently renamed following significant controversy and legal backlash over allegations that its title hurt religious sentiments.
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee as Ajay Dixit, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda, Shraddha Das and Meghna Agarwal.
Director: Ritesh Shah
Producer and Creator: Neeraj Pandey
Writers: Ritesh Shah and Neeraj Pandey
Production: Friday Filmworks and Friday Storytellers
Fading Grandeur on Netflix
Netflix is also releasing the six-episode Spanish dramedy Fading Grandeur globally on October 23, 2026.
The series follows Don Leandro, played by Antonio de la Torre, a financially ruined marquis who struggles to preserve his aristocratic image while aspiring to the prestigious title of Grandee of Spain. Facing mounting financial difficulties, he considers selling his deteriorating mansion in Madrid.
His plans take an interesting turn when wealthy businesswoman Sofía Carrington, portrayed by Alexandra Jiménez, expresses interest in the property. However, both characters have their own hidden motives, setting up a contest of strategy, deception and humour.
Cast: Antonio de la Torre as Don Leandro, Alexandra Jiménez as Sofía Carrington, Enric Benavent, Fernando Andina, Teresa Rabal, Mercedes Sampietro and Celia de Molina.
Creators, Directors and Writers: Álvaro Fernández-Armero and Juan Cavestany
Production Company: Cuidado con el perro
Executive Producers: Álvaro Fernández-Armero, Juan Cavestany and Alicia Yubero
Dorothy on Netflix
Karthik Subbaraj’s Tamil-language crime drama Dorothy makes its digital debut on Netflix on October 23, 2026. Following its theatrical release on September 25, 2026, the film will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s, the film explores friendship, caste prejudice, masculine violence and the difficulty men face in expressing their emotions. The story revolves around childhood friends Karthi and Subbu, whose lives change following the arrival of the mysterious Dorothy.
The film has attracted attention for its unconventional storytelling and exploration of LGBTQ+ themes.
Cast: Keerthy Suresh as Dorothy, Sananth as Subbu, Rishikanth as Karthi, Ramachandran Durairaj, Soundararaja, Muthazhagi, Jeeva Subramanian, Muthukumar, Gajaraj and Harishankar Narayanan.
Director: Karthik Subbaraj
Writers: Karthik Subbaraj, with Saravanan Chandran
Producers: Guneet Monga Kapoor, Achin Jain and Jyoti Deshpande
Production: Sikhya Entertainment, Dhammam Films and Jio Studios
Music: Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography: Tirru
Editing: Ganesh Siva
Runtime: 146 minutes
Certification: A (Adult)
What to Watch on OTT This Weekend
The October 23 streaming lineup offers a mix of crime, suspense, sports drama, mythology and regional cinema. Viewers interested in crime stories can explore Chaar Yaar, Lupin: Part 4 and Gajab Raat, while those looking for an inspiring real-life story may prefer Sumo Didi.
Meanwhile, The Legend of Hanuman Season 7 continues its mythological narrative, and Fading Grandeur offers Spanish comedy-drama entertainment. Tamil cinema fans can also look forward to Dorothy arriving on Netflix in multiple languages.
With several new titles debuting across Prime Video, ZEE5 Global, Netflix and JioHotstar, audiences have a variety of options to add to their weekend watchlists.