Streaming fans, clear your Friday night. Four new OTT releases arrive on October 23, 2026, and they cover crime drama, a Delhi thriller, mythology animation and a real-life sports story. Each one is on a different platform, so here’s a quick guide, based on Pinkvilla’s weekly roundup, to help you pick.
OTT Streaming Snapshot
| Title | Genre | Platform | Streaming Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaar Yaar | Drama | Prime Video | Oct 23 |
| Gajab Raat | Thriller | Netflix | Oct 23 |
| The Legend of Hanuman S7 | Animation Mythology | JioHotstar | Oct 23 |
| Sumo Didi | Sports Biographical | Zee5 | Oct 23 |
The Releases, Explained
1. Chaar Yaar: for a gritty friendship story
Directed by Vinay Waikul, this Prime Video drama follows four middle-class boys whose friendship is their armour against setbacks. One fateful decision traps them between gangsters and cops. The bond that held them together starts to tear, and with their armour shattered, their enemies close in and fate sends the bill for their crimes. The large cast includes Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub, Sikandar Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Rajesh Tailang and Chunky Pandey.
2. Gajab Raat: for a late-night thriller
This Netflix thriller, directed by Ritesh Shah, stars Manoj Bajpayee with Nushrratt Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda and Shraddha Das. A corrupt officer is planning a profitable night in New Delhi. Then he finds a severely injured girl thrown from a moving car, and the discovery pulls him into an international conspiracy. With Bajpayee in the lead, it looks like the week’s strongest pick for suspense.
3. The Legend of Hanuman Season 7: for mythology and animation lovers
The battle in Lanka reaches its most dangerous stage on JioHotstar. Ravan rises in a more formidable form than ever, and despair spreads through the Vanara army. Hanuman sets out on a high-stakes quest to find a divine weapon that can end Ravan. Sharad Kelkar, Damandeep Singh Baggan, Sanket Mhatre and Surbhi Pandey are among the cast. It suits the whole family, especially with the festive season on.
4. Sumo Didi: for an inspiring true story
Directed by Jayant Rohatgi and streaming on Zee5, this film is based on the life of Hetal Dave, India’s first and only professional female sumo wrestler. As a young girl, Hetal faces constant body-shaming and judgment. Her family wants her to lose weight and get married rather than pursue sports. She stumbles on the unconventional world of sumo and decides to make it her calling. Shriyam Bhagnani, Chaitanya Sharma and Anubha Fatehpura are in the cast.
Which One Should You Stream First?
| If you want… | Start with |
|---|---|
| Edge-of-seat suspense | Gajab Raat |
| Crime and friendship drama | Chaar Yaar |
| Family-friendly viewing | The Legend of Hanuman S7 |
| Something inspiring | Sumo Didi |
New to streaming culture in India? The over-the-top media service page on Wikipedia explains how the platforms work. For more weekly release guides, keep exploring Technosports.
FAQs
Q1. When do these four OTT titles release?
All four arrive on October 23, 2026, across Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar and Zee5.
Q2. Where can I watch Gajab Raat?
Gajab Raat, the Manoj Bajpayee thriller, streams on Netflix from October 23.
