Friday OTT Releases (October 3, 2025): 5 New Movies And Series To Stream On Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, And More

Friday OTT Releases: Fridays are always special for OTT lovers, as fresh shows and films land on our favourite platforms just in time for the weekend. This Friday, 3 October 2025, brings a mix of fantasy romance, gripping crime drama, survival thrillers, and heart-warming tales. To make your watchlist easier, here are five new releases you shouldn’t miss.

Friday OTT Releases (October 3, 2025)

1. ‘Madharaasi’ OTT Release - Amazon Prime Video

Directed by AR Murugadoss and featuring Sivakarthikeyan, ‘Madharaasi’ is a psychological action thriller that debuted in theatres on September 5, 2025 starring Sivakarthikeyan and Rukmini Vasanth.According to Prime Video synopsis, “Premnath, a tough NIA officer, uncovers a syndicate’s plot to smuggle guns into Tamil Nadu. Raghu, traumatized by his family’s death, finds love in Malathy but is dragged into the mission. When Chirag abducts her, Raghu and Premnath must race against time to stop Virat’s gang, leading to an emotional and action-packed showdown.”

The film will be available in multiple regional languages, widening its reach beyond Tamil audiences.

2. ‘Genie, Make a Wish’ OTT Release - Netflix

K-drama fans have a reason to celebrate with this fantasy romance 'Genie, Make a Wish’ as it is led by South Korea’s two most hardworking actors Bae Suzy and Kim Woo-bin. The story follows a woman who accidentally frees a genie after a thousand years, only to find her life turned upside down by his magical powers. Expect heartfelt moments and whimsical storytelling.

3. ‘Steve’ OTT Release - Netflix

Based on the novel ‘Shy’ by Max Porter, the movie ‘Steve’ stars Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson. As per IMDb, the movie is about, “Follows headteacher Steve battling for his reform college's survival while managing his mental health. Concurrently, troubled student Shy navigates his violent tendencies and fragility, torn between his past and future prospects.”

This drama takes place over one intense day in the life of a head teacher working at a “last chance” school. As he battles crises in both his professional and personal worlds, the story captures resilience, hope, and the weight of responsibility in modern education.

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4. ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ OTT Release - Netflix

Netflix continues its crime drama ‘Monster’ anthology with the chilling tale of Ed Gein, one of America’s most infamous criminals. Netflix synopsis states, “The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.”

Known for inspiring horror icons like Norman Bates and Leatherface, this drama explores his disturbing life while diving deep into the psychology of fear.

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5. ‘The Lost Bus’ OTT Release - Apple TV+

This American survival thriller ‘The Lost Bus’ is inspired by a real disaster. The movie stars Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, and Ashlie Atkinson in the main roles. The movie revolves around, “A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno.”

It’s a gripping watch for fans of emotional, edge-of-the-seat dramas.

Pick your favourite OTT release, grab some snacks, and have a happy weekend binge.

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