The latest Indian OTT releases for the week of September 21 to 27, 2026, bring courtroom drama, mystery, romance, fantasy and regional-language stories to streaming platforms. Hunkkaar: The Roar, Shaque: Trust No One and Toxic are among the titles drawing attention this weekend.
Hunkkaar: The Roar arrives on JioHotstar
Hunkkaar: The Roar is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar on September 25. The Hindi socio-legal thriller stars Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur, Raghubir Yadav and Ram Kapoor in key roles. The series is directed by Karan D. Kapadia and Nitya Mehra.
The story follows 17-year-old Meenu Rawat, played by Aneet Padda, whose allegation against a powerful spiritual leader sets off a legal battle. Fatima Sana Shaikh plays ACP Jasleen Singh Soin, who investigates the allegations. The narrative moves between the personal consequences of the accusation, the investigation and the courtroom proceedings.
The series is particularly notable because it marks Aneet Padda’s first major project following her breakout visibility through Saiyaara. The ensemble cast also brings together actors known for work across films and streaming projects.
Shaque: Trust No One makes Parineeti Chopra’s OTT debut
Netflix has another major Hindi release this week with Shaque: Trust No One, which arrives on September 24.
The mystery thriller stars Parineeti Chopra as a mother searching for her missing daughter. The story follows her prolonged search and the doubts that emerge as she tries to understand what happened. It marks Chopra’s OTT series debut and places her in a darker mystery-driven role.
The release comes just ahead of the weekend, giving Netflix a prominent Hindi-language thriller for viewers looking for a mystery rather than a conventional romantic or family drama.
The title also reflects a broader pattern in Indian streaming, where established film actors are increasingly taking on longer-form roles that allow stories to explore complicated characters and investigations.
Toxic brings Yash’s Kannada film to streaming
ZEE5 is adding Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups to its September lineup. The Kannada-language film stars Yash and is among the major regional releases arriving during the final weekend of the month.
The film has attracted attention because of Yash’s presence and its darker fantasy-action positioning. Its OTT arrival also gives audiences outside Karnataka an opportunity to watch a major Kannada production through a national streaming platform.
The release is part of a wider OTT trend in which regional-language films are increasingly being distributed across India rather than being restricted primarily to their theatrical markets.
For audiences in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, this can make regional cinema easier to access after its theatrical run, particularly for viewers who may not have had the opportunity to watch a film in cinemas when it was released.
Agadha adds Telugu supernatural drama to the lineup
Telugu-language content also features prominently this week with Agadha, which is scheduled for release on ZEE5.
The film falls within the supernatural thriller space and adds another genre option to the week’s streaming slate. Its arrival alongside Toxic demonstrates how OTT platforms are using multiple Indian languages to build wider regional audiences.
For viewers who prefer Indian-language stories but want alternatives to mainstream Hindi content, releases such as Agadha provide a broader selection across genres.
The growing availability of dubbed and subtitled regional films has also reduced some of the barriers between audiences and cinema produced in different parts of India.
Don’t Be Shy targets younger viewers
Prime Video is bringing Don’t Be Shy to audiences on September 25.
The coming-of-age romantic comedy is centred on young characters navigating friendship, romance and the uncertainties of growing up. Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt are associated with the project as producers, while the story focuses on a group of newcomers.
The release provides a lighter alternative to the week’s crime, mystery and courtroom dramas.
Its youth-focused subject matter could also appeal to viewers looking for stories around relationships and growing up rather than high-stakes investigations or action-driven narratives.
Habeebi brings Tamil romance to Sony LIV
Sony LIV is also part of this week’s Indian OTT lineup with Habeebi, a Tamil romantic drama.
The release adds another regional-language option to the weekend’s streaming schedule, alongside the Hindi, Telugu and Kannada titles arriving across other platforms.
The expanding presence of Tamil, Telugu and Kannada titles on mainstream OTT services is important for viewers across India. Audiences no longer need to depend only on films released in their own language, particularly when subtitles and dubbed versions are available.
This has helped streaming platforms turn regional releases into nationally accessible content.
Bakaiti Season 2 returns on ZEE5
ZEE5 is also releasing Bakaiti Season 2 on September 25.
The second season joins a crowded weekend of new Indian streaming content, giving viewers another returning title alongside several new films and series. Current OTT listings place the release on ZEE5 during the September 21 to 27 window.
Returning seasons have a different advantage from new releases because they already have an established audience familiar with the characters and previous storyline.
For streaming platforms, continuing Indian series can also help maintain engagement between larger film releases.
Why this week’s OTT lineup stands out
The September 21 to 27 OTT schedule reflects the increasingly diverse nature of India’s streaming market.
Instead of being dominated by one language or genre, the week’s releases cover Hindi courtroom drama, Hindi mystery, Kannada fantasy-action, Telugu supernatural thriller, Tamil romance and youth-focused comedy. Major platforms involved include JioHotstar, Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5 and Sony LIV.
There is also a clear mix between established stars and newer performers. Aneet Padda leads Hunkkaar: The Roar, while Parineeti Chopra makes her OTT series debut in Shaque: Trust No One. Yash’s Toxic brings another major theatrical name into the streaming lineup.
For Indian viewers, particularly those in smaller cities, this means the weekend watchlist is no longer limited by the availability of local theatrical releases.
What viewers can watch this weekend
For audiences interested in serious drama, Hunkkaar: The Roar offers a courtroom and social-issue-driven story. Viewers looking for mystery can turn to Shaque: Trust No One, while Toxic and Agadha provide options in fantasy-action and supernatural storytelling.
Don’t Be Shy offers a lighter coming-of-age choice, while Habeebi gives Tamil-language audiences another romantic drama to explore.
The range also highlights how Indian OTT consumption has moved beyond the traditional Hindi-versus-English divide. Regional productions are increasingly being positioned alongside mainstream Hindi titles on the same platforms.
With several releases arriving between September 24 and 25, the final weekend of September is set to offer a particularly varied streaming slate.
Takeaways
- Hunkkaar: The Roar premieres on JioHotstar on September 25 with Aneet Padda and Fatima Sana Shaikh in key roles.
- Shaque: Trust No One marks Parineeti Chopra’s OTT series debut and arrives on Netflix on September 24.
- Toxic and Agadha expand the week’s lineup with Kannada and Telugu-language stories on ZEE5.
- Don’t Be Shy, Habeebi and Bakaiti Season 2 add romance, youth drama and returning-series content to the weekend watchlist.
FAQs
When is Hunkkaar: The Roar releasing on OTT?
Hunkkaar: The Roar is scheduled to begin streaming on JioHotstar on September 25, 2026.
Who stars in Hunkkaar: The Roar?
The series features Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur, Raghubir Yadav and Ram Kapoor in key roles.
Where can viewers watch Shaque: Trust No One?
Shaque: Trust No One is scheduled to stream on Netflix from September 24, 2026. The series stars Parineeti Chopra in her OTT series debut.
Which regional Indian OTT releases are arriving this week?
The week’s regional-language lineup includes Toxic in Kannada, Agadha in Telugu and Habeebi in Tamil, alongside Hindi releases across major streaming platforms.
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