The October 2026 Releases calendar is taking shape with new movies, web series and awaited digital premieres across leading streaming platforms. Kerala TV’s October 2026 Streaming Guide brings together the latest releases and upcoming titles on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Sun NXT, manoramaMAX and Lionsgate Play, along with other streaming services.
October begins with confirmed premieres such as Dupahiya Season 2 and Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend, while several major theatrical releases are awaiting their OTT dates. Toxic, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Khalifa, I’m Game and Mandaadi are among the prominent titles to watch for digital release updates during the month.
October 2026 Releases – Movies and Web Series Streaming Guide
| Movie / Series | Type | Language | OTT Platform | Streaming Date / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthadikkaam – പന്തടിക്കാം | Docu Series | Malayalam | ZEE5 | October 1, 2026 |
| Dupahiya Season 2 | Series | Hindi | Prime Video | October 1, 2026 |
| Sardar 2 | Movie | Tamil | Prime Video | October 1, 2026 |
| Romanchakam | Movie | Telugu | Netflix | October 1, 2026 |
| Mahendragiri Varahi | Movie | Kannada | Prime Video | October 2, 2026 |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | Movie | Malayalam | JioHotstar | October 2, 2026 |
| Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend | Movie | English | Lionsgate Play | October 2, 2026 |
| Ugravathara | Movie | Kannada | Prime Video | October 2, 2026 |
| Antappante Athbudha Pravarthikal | Movie | Malayalam | ManoramaMax | October 2, 2026 |
| Promise | Movie | Tamil | Prime Video | October 6, 2026 |
| Eyes | Series | Malayalam | SonyLIV | October 9, 2026 |
| Life Today | Movie | Kannada | Sun NXT | October 9, 2026 |
| Khalifa | Movie | Malayalam | manoramaMAX, Prime Video, Simply South, aha, STARZPLAY, Lionsgate Play | October 9, 2026 |
| Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar | Movie | Malayalam | Neftlix | October 9, 2026 |
| Kappi Squad – Series | Series | Malayalam | JioHotstar | October 15, 2026 |
| It’s a Medical Miracle | Movie | Malayalam | ManoramaMax | October 15, 2026 |
| Aasha | Movie | Malayalam | ZEE5 | October 16, 2026 |
| Adinasham Vellapokkam | Movie | Malayalam | Saina Play | October 16, 2026 |
| Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam | Movie | Malayalam | Sun NXT | October 16, 2026 |
| Toxic | Movie | Kannada | ZEE5 | Streaming Date Awaited |
| Avarachan & Sons | Movie | Malayalam | Netflix | Streaming Date Awaited |
| I’m Game | Movie | Malayalam | To Be Announced | Platform and Streaming Date Awaited |
| Mandaadi | Movie | Tamil | Netflix | Streaming Date Awaited |
| Dhoomakethu | Movie | Malayalam | Netflix | Streaming Date Awaited |
| Aaram | Movie | Malayalam | SonyLIV | Streaming Date Awaited |
Toxic OTT Release on ZEE5
Toxic is one of the major films awaiting its digital premiere on ZEE5. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and written by Geetu Mohandas and Yash, the film features Yash alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
ZEE5 holds the digital streaming rights, but an official OTT release date has not yet been announced. The film therefore remains one of the important October 2026 Releases to watch for further updates.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Streaming on JioHotstar From October 2
The digital release date of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, has been confirmed. The Onam 2026 blockbuster will start streaming on JioHotstar from October 2, 2026.
The film emerged as one of the major theatrical successes of the Onam 2026 season, with its reported worldwide box-office collection crossing ₹325 crore.
With the October 2 premiere now confirmed, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit becomes one of the most-awaited October 2026 OTT releases and a major new addition to the JioHotstar Malayalam lineup.
Directed by the filmmaker behind Premalu, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit also expanded its theatrical reach with Tamil and Telugu versions released on September 4, 2026.
Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend on Lionsgate Play
Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend will start streaming on Lionsgate Play from October 2, 2026. Directed by Li Liming, the martial arts action film stars Dennis To, Philip Condron and Steven Dasz.
Set in 1950s Hong Kong, the story follows Ip Man as he leaves the police force and establishes a martial arts school. Conflict develops when a Western boxing gym threatens the local martial arts community, bringing together action, crime and personal struggles.
Khalifa OTT Release Awaited
Khalifa, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, was released theatrically during the Onam 2026 season. The film crossed the ₹50 crore mark at the box office and attention has subsequently shifted towards its digital premiere.
The OTT platform and official streaming date have not yet been confirmed. Khalifa therefore joins the list of significant theatrical releases awaiting an OTT announcement.
I’m Game OTT Release Expected This October
Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game is another prominent Malayalam film awaiting its streaming release. Directed by Nahas Hidayath, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan as Dan John, alongside Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kathir, Parth Tiwari and Samyuktha Viswanathan.
Following its theatrical run, an OTT release is being awaited during October 2026. However, the streaming platform and digital premiere date have not been officially announced.
Mandaadi Heading to Netflix
Mandaadi, starring Soori in the lead role, is heading to Netflix following its theatrical run. Its confirmed association with Netflix makes the film another title to watch among the awaited October 2026 OTT Releases.
The exact streaming date is yet to be announced, and the movie will be added to the October calendar once its digital premiere schedule is confirmed.
Dupahiya Season 2 on Prime Video
Dupahiya Season 2 premieres worldwide on Prime Video on October 1, 2026, making it one of the first major streaming releases of the month.
The second season features Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava, Bhuvan Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Yashpal Sharma and Dinesh Lal Yadav. Directed by Sonam Nair, the series returns to the fictional village of Dhadakpur with another comedy-drama storyline.
The series is created and produced by Salona Bains Joshi and Shubh Shivdasani under Bombay Film Cartel LLP, with Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg serving as writers.
Keep Checking the October 2026 OTT Releases
The October 2026 Releases list will continue to expand as streaming platforms announce additional movies, series and confirmed digital premiere dates. Titles currently listed as awaited will be updated when their platforms or streaming dates are officially announced.
Stay updated with Kerala TV for the latest October 2026 OTT releases, streaming dates and digital premiere updates on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Sun NXT, manoramaMAX, Lionsgate Play and other streaming platforms.
