Friday is here, and you might be counting down the hours till you can rush home and laze around for the entire weekend. The more sociable types will relax too — just with friends around. But if you’d rather have a watch party of one (or two). The new shows are not just about drama, or bollywood hype, there are sweet stories that touch on humanity. Here’s the anticipated lineup of Friday OTT releases for September 18, 2026: new movies and tv shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, and more.
This Friday, September 18, 2026, OTT platforms release a variety of new movies and shows for every kind of viewer. Netflix leads with the emotional drama Irumudi, the dance comedy Best of the Best, and the favirote anthology Lust Stories 3. Prime Video offers horror indie Obsession, while JioHotstar premieres action thriller Thudakkam.
A poignant tale of a father (played by actor Ravi Teja) trying to leave behind a violent, alcohol‑riddled past to start anew, with his daughter’s support. She becomes his source of strength, encouraging him to take the Ayyappa Deeksha, and his steps down this path will reveal the extent of his devotion to family and faith goes.
Platform: Netflix
A comedy about growth and the rhythm of dance. Childhood best friends Maya and Anjali — played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia — join UCLA’s competitive Bollywood‑fusion dance team. Their friendship is tested by rivalries and grueling training as they work toward a showstopping performance that rivals Bollywood movies.
Platform: Netflix
The Indian anthology returns with four new stories exploring passion, love, and desire waiting to be unleashed through a set of contemporary characters, with the drama unfolding through their intense interactions.
Platform: Netflix
A comedy‑drama where chaos and laughs erupt during a wedding as two strangers are brought together.
Platform: Netflix
This breakout indie horror follows Bear, who uses a 'One Wish Willow' to compell his crush Nikki to fall madly in love with him. But the wish goes wrong, and suddenly, she is obsessed with him, causing an upheavel of his life.
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
An action thriller driven by Meenu, a trained martial artist who refuses to cower, using her skills to defend against a malicious stalker.
Platform: JioHotstar
Regardless of your preference, the popular streaming services have you covered, filled with entertaining shows that will help you enjoy the weekend.