October 2026 OTT Releases in India: Movies and Series to Watch
October begins with a busy streaming window, with new Indian films, regional-language titles and international series arriving across major platforms.
Notable releases
East of Eden — October 1
Netflix’s seven-episode limited series starring Florence Pugh begins on October 1.
Ohh My Dog — October 1
The Indian film featuring Pankaj Tripathi and Pavan Malhotra is reported for Netflix on October 1.
Sardar 2 — October 1
The Karthi-led Tamil sequel is currently reported for Prime Video from October 1.
Pooja Meri Jaan — October 2
The Hindi crime drama starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi is listed by ZEE5 for October 2.
#Love — October 2
Netflix’s Tamil series starring Aishwarya Lekshmi and Arjun Das premieres October 2.
How to use this guide
October’s streaming calendar is spread across several services, so the most useful way to use this page is as a starting point rather than a complete catalogue. For Netflix’s October lineup, including East of Eden and other new additions, see the dedicated Netflix October 2026 guide.
For Apple TV’s October releases, including The Last First: Winter K2, Matchbox The Movie, Tenzing and Where’s Wanda?, see the Apple TV October 2026 guide. If your priority is Indian regional cinema, the South Indian Movies on Streaming guide provides broader Tamil and Telugu context, while the South Indian OTT Releases for October 2026 page focuses specifically on this month’s regional streaming calendar.
The bigger streaming picture
The October schedule shows why release calendars are increasingly fragmented. A viewer may need to check several services to follow Indian cinema across languages and genres. For the most accurate availability, always confirm the official platform listing on the day you plan to watch.
What to watch by interest
There is no single best way to approach the October schedule because the major releases appeal to different kinds of viewers. If you want a literary adaptation, East of Eden is the obvious starting point. If you are following Tamil cinema, Sardar 2 and #Love provide a different route into the month’s releases. Viewers looking for Hindi-language drama can start with Pooja Meri Jaan, while the Apple TV lineup adds documentary, adventure and comedy options.
For a shorter selection of titles worth considering over a particular weekend, see What to Watch This Weekend. Release dates and availability can change, especially across Indian platforms and regional catalogues. Always confirm the official service listing before planning to watch a title.
Related reading
- South Indian Movies on Streaming: A Practical Guide to Tamil and Telugu Cinema
- Netflix October 2026: New Movies & Series to Know About
- Apple TV October 2026: New Movies & Series Coming This Month
This is a release guide based on platform listings and current reporting, not a ranking of the titles.
Sources
Platform and release information checked September 29, 2026.
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