New Hindi Releases This Week: Prahaar, Nayyi Navelli

Mid-October is stacked. Whether you want a big-screen action fix or a cosy binge on the couch, this week’s lineup has something for everyone. Here’s your quick guide so you can plan before the popcorn runs out.

OTT Releases This Week

#	Title	Genre	Date	Where
1	Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam	Biographical Drama	Oct 16	Theatres
2	Nayyi Navelli	Fantasy Comedy Drama	Oct 16	Theatres
3	Jailer 2	Action Drama	Oct 15	Theatres
4	Ranabaali	Epic Period Action	Oct 16	Theatres
5	Street Fighter	Action Adventure	Oct 16	Theatres
6	Koffee With Karan 9	Talk Show	Oct 14	JioHotstar
7	Kappi Squad	Comedy Drama	Oct 15	JioHotstar
8	Roadies Rebirth	Adventure Reality	Oct 16	JioHotstar
9	Indian Idol Legends Return	Singing Reality	Oct 17	SonyLIV

In Theatres

1. Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. Rajkummar Rao leads this biographical drama, directed by Avinash Arun. It follows Nikam’s career and his high-stakes courtroom battles in landmark cases from Indian history. Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher are also in the cast.

2. Nayyi Navelli. Yami Gautam plays Mohini, a picture-perfect new bride who turns a chaotic Meerut household into heaven. Her suspicious brother-in-law starts to wonder if she’s actually a Daayan, an evil otherworldly force. Balaji Mohan directs this spooky comedy.

3. Jailer 2. Rajinikanth returns as retired warden “Tiger” Muthuvel Pandian, whose peaceful life is shattered by a powerful global group. Nelson Dilipkumar directs a huge ensemble including Vidya Balan, Mohanlal, Hrithik Roshan and Vijay Sethupathi.

4. Ranabaali. Vijay Deverakonda stars in this period epic set during the Madras Famine of 1876-78. His character rises as a rebel leader against colonial exploitation. Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Jayamma.

5. Street Fighter. Set in 1993, the film brings estranged martial artists Ryu and Ken back into combat for the World Warrior Tournament. The event hides a conspiracy by M. Bison’s Shadaloo. Vidyut Jammwal features in this Western production.

6. Koffee With Karan 9. The final season of the iconic talk show arrives after 22 years. Expect Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra and Vijay Deverakonda on the couch. The show’s long history is covered on Wikipedia.

7. Kappi Squad. This Malayalam comedy-drama follows four emotionally immature friends who turn their bruised egos into a café startup. It’s about money worries, mounting pressure and friendship put to the test. Rinosh George leads.

8. Roadies Rebirth. Seasoned Roadies meet confident newcomers in a new season of fierce rivalries and high-octane tasks. Rannvijay Singha, Neha Dhupia and Prince Narula are among the faces.

9. Indian Idol Legends Return. Season 1 contestants, including Abhijeet Sawant, return to the stage after 22 years. It’s a nostalgia trip, with Himesh Reshammiya also featured.

Our Pick

For big-screen thrills, go for Jailer 2 or Prahaar. For a lazy night in, Koffee With Karan 9 is the obvious bet, especially since it’s the last season. Want more to watch? Browse our Bollywood news and updates and OTT release guides.