Hyderabad: To attract consumers, streaming behemoths are preparing a fresh slate of films and television series for November. Everyone will find something they enjoy, whether it’s horror, fantasy adventures, or action thrillers. With their new releases coming out this week, Netflix, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and ZEE5 are ensuring that there is something for everyone. Let’s take a deeper look at what you can expect:
Chapter 1 OTT of Kantara: A Legend Date of release: October 31
Prime Video is an OTT platform.
Cast: Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, and Rishab Shetty
After a record-breaking run in theatres, actor-director Rishab Shetty’s masterpiece, Kantara: Chapter 1, is currently available for streaming on over-the-top services. The highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 is the Hombale Films production.
Kantara: Chapter 1 recounts the origins of Daiva worship in Tulunadu against the backdrop of the Kadamba dynasty. The battle between a tribal tribe that stands in the way of a royal clan’s attempt to rule the Daivas is examined in the film.
Chapter 1 of Lokah: Chandra OTT Date of Release: October 31
Platform for OTT: JioHotstar
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Sandy, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Naslen K. Gafoor
One of this year’s highest-grossing Malayalam films is Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. The film centres on a young woman who encounters darkness in her universe and discovers her extraordinary abilities. She must face her destiny, learn to use her powers, and protect the delicate balance of existence.
The movie, which stars Kalyani Priyadarshan and Tovino Thomas, has made over Rs 300 crore worldwide and won praise from critics in addition to becoming a box office success. The first Malayalam movie to accomplish this feat is Lokah Chapter 1.
Maarigallu
Date of OTT Release: October 31
ZEE5 is the OTT platform.
Cast: Rangayana Raghu, Suraj, and Gopalkrishna Deshpande
With its gripping storyline inspired on the buried riches of Karnataka’s historic Kadamba dynasty, the web series Maarigallu is poised to transport viewers back to the 1990s. The series, which has its roots in myth and history, examines the legacy of Mayura Sharma, the first king of the dynasty, and the enigmatic deity Maari, who is thought to be guardian of the hidden wealth.
Season 4 of The Witcher OTT Date of Release: Streaming Now
OTT Website: Netflix
Cast: Joey Batey, Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, and Liam Hemsworth
Currently available for watching on Netflix is the fourth season of the fantasy epic series The Witcher. Set on a fictional, medieval-inspired landmass called the Continent, the series, which was created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, delves into the legends of Princess Ciri, Yennefer of Vengerberg, and Geralt of Rivia.
IT: Greetings from Derry OTT Date of Release: JioHotstar
OTT Site: October 27
Cast: Stephen Rider, James Remar, Chris Chalk, Jovan Adepo, and Taylour Paige
It: Welcome to Derry is an American supernatural horror series that is based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel It. It is a prelude to the films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019). Jason Fuchs, Barbara Muschietti, and Andy Muschietti—all of whom worked on the It films—developed the series. In 1962, when a couple and their kid relocate to the made-up town of Derry, where a young child goes missing, the series takes place. Very negative things start happening in the town once they arrive.
