Friday OTT Releases: From ‘Sumo Didi’ to ‘Chaar Yaar’, New Movies and Shows To Watch on Netflix, Prime Video and More!

As the week culminates, October 23, 2026, marks another exciting Friday for cinephiles and binge-watchers, with a fresh wave of movies and shows making their digital debut across major OTT platforms. From gripping crime thrillers and animated mythological sagas to inspiring biopics and thought-provoking dramas, there's something to cater to every taste. Get ready to update your weekend watchlist with these notable releases. OTT Releases This Week: ‘The Diplomat Season 4’, ’Koffee With Karan Season 9 ‘ and More Movies and Shows on Netflix, JioHotstar and More.

October 23 OTT Releases

‘Chaar Yaar’ on Prime Video

Prime Video is all set to premiere the much-awaited Hindi crime-drama series, 'Chaar Yaar', globally on October 23, 2026. This eight-episode series delves into the gritty and vibrant backdrop of early-2000s Mumbai, following the lives of four middle-class friends – Jay, Tony, Saahil, and Sameer. Their desperate pursuit of a better future leads them into the dangerous criminal underworld, where their bond is tested against a backdrop of crime, gangsters, and police pursuit.

Cast: Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayyub, Prayrak Mehta, Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang, Chunky Panday, Bhagavathi Perumal

Director: Vinay Waikul

Writers: Sambit Mishra and Saurabh Sawant

Producers: Pranati Nagarsheth, Niraj Nagarsheth, P.S. Shyam

Production Banner: Pink Window Production Pvt. Ltd. (Developed by BBC Studios India)

‘Sumo Didi’ on ZEE5 Global

Bringing an inspiring true story to the screens, 'Sumo Didi', a Hindi-language biographical sports drama, will stream on ZEE5 Global starting October 23, 2026. The film chronicles the extraordinary journey of Hetal Dave, India's first professional female sumo wrestler. Starring Shriyam Bhagnani in the titular role, the movie portrays Dave's struggle against body-shaming, societal pressure, and entrenched gender stereotypes as she travels from Kolkata to Japan to pursue her dream in sumo wrestling. The film previously garnered acclaim during its festival run, premiering at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival in October 2023.

Cast: Shriyam Bhagnani (as Hetal Dave), Chaitanya Sharma, Anubha Fatehpura, Nitesh Pandey, Raghav Dhir, Meenal Kapoor

Director: Jayant Rohatgi

Writers: Anish Diddee, Ajay Gahlaut, Nikhil Sachan

Producers: Jyoti Deshpande, Akash Chawla, Arunava Sengupta, Amit Chandraa (under Fresh Lime Films, Jio Studios, MA+TH Entertainment Network)

Running Time: 118 minutes

‘Lupin: Part 4’ on Netflix

The gentleman thief returns! Fans worldwide can rejoice as 'Lupin: Part 4' premieres exclusively on Netflix on Friday, October 23, 2026, with all eight episodes dropping simultaneously. Omar Sy reprises his iconic role as Assane Diop, who, four years after the events of Part 3, finds himself in prison with plans to reunite with his family in Senegal. However, his intentions are thwarted when a mysterious copycat thief stages multiple museum robberies using Lupin's signature methods, framing Assane and forcing him to escape to clear his name and uncover his new adversary.

Lead Cast: Omar Sy (as Assane Diop)

Returning Cast: Ludivine Sagnier (Claire), Antoine Gouy (Benjamin Ferel), Soufiane Guerrab (Youssef Guédira), Shirine Boutella (Sofia Belkacem), Naky Sy Savané (Mariama), Hervé Pierre (Hubert Pellegrini), Théo Christine (teenage Raoul)

Co-Showrunners: Omar Sy, Louis Leterrier

Directors: Edouard Salier, Everardo Gout, Hugo Gélin

Writers: Mathilde Arnaud, Jean-Yves Arnaud, Tigran Rosine, Florent Meyer

Production: Gaumont (with Carrousel Studios)

‘The Legend of Hanuman Season 7’ on JioHotstar

JioHotstar continues its mythological epic with the premiere of 'The Legend of Hanuman Season 7' on October 23, 2026. The animated series plunges deeper into the battle for Lanka, as Hanuman embarks on a quest for a special weapon to vanquish Ravana. This season promises to take audiences beyond the battlefield, exploring various points in time and revealing unknown facets of Lord Rama's past and the true power of his divinity.

Voice Cast: Damandeep Singh Baggan (Hanuman), Sanket Mhatre (Shree Ram), Surbhi Panday (Sita), Sharad Kelkar (Ravana), Vikrant Chaturvedi (Sugreev), Richard Joel (Lakshmana), Shakti Singh (Jambavana)

Creators: Sharad Devarajan, Charuvi Agrawal, Jeevan J Kang

Directors: Jeevan J Kang, Navin John

Writers: Sharad Devarajan, Jeevan J Kang, Sarwat Chadda, Shivangi Singh

Production: Graphic India, JioHotstar

‘Gajab Raat’ on Netflix

Manoj Bajpayee leads the charge in the Hindi crime-suspense thriller film 'Gajab Raat', making its debut on Netflix on October 23, 2026. Directed by Ritesh Shah in his directorial debut, the film unfolds over a single night. Bajpayee portrays Ajay Dixit, a corrupt police officer whose life takes an unexpected turn after he discovers a severely injured girl abandoned from a moving car, drawing him into a complex international conspiracy. The film, originally titled 'Ghooskhor Pandat', underwent a title change following significant controversy and legal backlash for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Cast: Manoj Bajpayee (as Ajay Dixit), Nushrratt Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda, Shraddha Das, Meghna Agarwal

Director: Ritesh Shah

Producer/Created by: Neeraj Pandey (under Friday Filmworks/Friday Storytellers)

Writers: Ritesh Shah, Neeraj Pandey

‘Fading Grandeur’ on Netflix

Netflix offers a dose of Spanish dramedy with the global premiere of the six-episode series 'Fading Grandeur' on October 23, 2026. The series centres on Don Leandro (Antonio de la Torre), a ruined marquis clinging to appearances and yearning for the prestigious title of Grandee of Spain. His only solution to financial ruin is to sell his decaying Madrid mansion. An opportunity arises with the interest of the immensely wealthy businesswoman Sofía Carrington (Alexandra Jiménez), but both parties harbour hidden agendas, leading to a comedic and tense battle of wits.

Cast: Antonio de la Torre (as Don Leandro), Alexandra Jiménez (as Sofía Carrington), Enric Benavent, Fernando Andina, Teresa Rabal, Mercedes Sampietro, Celia de Molina

Creators/Directors/Writers: Álvaro Fernández-Armero, Juan Cavestany

Producers: Cuidado con el perro (Production company); Álvaro Fernández-Armero, Juan Cavestany, Alicia Yubero (Executive Producers)

‘Dorothy’ on Netflix

Karthik Subbaraj's critically acclaimed Tamil-language crime drama film, 'Dorothy', makes its digital debut on Netflix on October 23, 2026. The film, which had a theatrical release on September 25, 2026, will be available in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s, 'Dorothy' explores themes of friendship, caste prejudice, masculine violence, and the suppression of emotions in men. It follows two childhood friends, Karthi and Subbu, whose lives are profoundly altered by the enigmatic arrival of the titular character, Dorothy. The film garnered attention for its bold narrative, including its exploration of LGBTQ+ themes. ‘Jailer 2’ OTT Release: When and Where To Watch Rajinikanth’s Blockbuster Film After Its Theatrical Run.

Cast: Keerthy Suresh (as Dorothy), Sananth (as Subbu), Rishikanth (as Karthi), Ramachandran Durairaj, Soundararaja, Muthazhagi, Jeeva Subramanian, Muthukumar, Gajaraj, Harishankar Narayanan

Director: Karthik Subbaraj

Writers: Karthik Subbaraj (with Saravanan Chandran)

Producers: Guneet Monga Kapoor, Achin Jain, Jyoti Deshpande (under Sikhya Entertainment, Dhammam Films, Jio Studios)

Music: Ilaiyaraaja

Cinematography: Tirru

Editing: Ganesh Siva

Runtime: 146 minutes

Rating: A (Adult)

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