Updated July 13, 2026: This India-focused weekly OTT guide covers 17 distinct movies, series and specials arriving from July 13 to July 19 across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, Apple TV and ZEE5.
All 17 entries include playable videos from the platform, studio or official music label, making it easy to sample each release before choosing what to watch.
For a quick route through the week, start with Golden Kamuy for adventure, Lucky for crime, Heartstopper Forever for romance, and Maa Inti Bangaaram for an Indian action-drama pick.
New OTT releases in India this week
1. Golden Kamuy -The Abashiri Prison Raid- (Netflix, July 13)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 13
Why watch: The live-action saga reaches Abashiri Prison as Sugimoto and Asirpa close in on the Ainu gold amid pressure from the 7th Division and Hijikata's faction. This is the week's strongest pick for large-scale adventure.
2. Murder 101 (Prime Video, July 13)
Platform: Prime Video
Release date: July 13
Why watch: A Tennessee sociology teacher turns a classroom assignment into a fresh investigation of the unsolved Redhead Murders. Queue it for true-crime tension built around an unusual school project.
Full review: Now that all three episodes are streaming, read our Murder 101 review for the 4/5 verdict.
3. On Purpose with Jay Shetty (Netflix, July 13)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 13
Why watch: Jay Shetty brings his long-running interview podcast to video, with conversations centered on relationships, wellness and personal growth. This is the calmer, conversation-led option in the lineup.
4. Second Love (JioHotstar, July 13)
Platform: JioHotstar
Release date: July 13
Why watch: Twelve contestants who have experienced heartbreak, failed relationships or divorce get another chance at romance in a Tamil dating reality show hosted by Ramya Krishnan. Pick it for an emotionally direct reality-TV watch.
5. Wuthering Heights (JioHotstar, July 13)
Platform: JioHotstar
Release date: July 13
Why watch: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi lead a new take on Catherine and Heathcliff's destructive bond. It is the week's choice for heightened gothic romance.
6. Hot Ones: Extra Heat (Netflix, July 14)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 14
Why watch: Sean Evans takes Hot Ones beyond the familiar studio setup and into Netflix events and premieres. Expect the same escalating heat with a bigger live-show feel.
7. Lucky (Apple TV, July 15)
Platform: Apple TV
Release date: July 15
Why watch: Anya Taylor-Joy plays a con artist whose failed heist leaves her pursued by the FBI and a ruthless crime boss. Start here if you want a sleek, fast-moving crime series.
Full release guide: Read our Lucky OTT release date, cast and story guide.
Cast guide: See the Lucky cast and character guide for the confirmed actor-role list.
Our verdict: The opening pair is slick and fast, with Anya Taylor-Joy carrying some convenient plotting. Read our Lucky Episodes 1 and 2 review.
8. Ride or Die (Prime Video, July 15)
Platform: Prime Video
Release date: July 15
Why watch: Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham play longtime friends caught in the fallout of one woman's secret life as an international assassin. The chemistry and action-comedy setup make this an easy Prime Video pick.
Our verdict: The stars make the friendship sing even when the spy plot runs long. Read our Ride or Die review for the full watch-or-skip take.
Cast guide: See who plays Debbie, Judith, Billy and the Director in our Ride or Die cast guide.
9. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (JioHotstar, July 16)
Platform: JioHotstar
Release date: July 16
Why watch: Grace survives one murderous family only to face a larger ritual involving four rival dynasties, with her estranged sister pulled into the fight. Save it for bloody survival-horror energy.
Release guide: See the confirmed date, platform details and cast in our Ready or Not 2 OTT release guide.
10. The Hawk (Netflix, July 16)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 16
Why watch: Will Ferrell plays a once-dominant golfer confronting a failing body, an ex-wife who doubts him and a son who has become the sport's new star. It is built for broad sports-comedy rivalry.
More on The Hawk: Read our The Hawk review for the watch-or-skip verdict. Our OTT release date guide confirms the Netflix India timing, and the cast guide covers the actor-character pairings.
11. 23,000 Lives (Netflix, July 17)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 17
Why watch: Inspired by a student-led rescue effort in the Mediterranean, this German drama turns a humanitarian mission into urgent screen drama. Watch when you want something grounded and serious.
More on 23 000 Lives: Read our OTT release date guide for the true-story background and official Netflix details. Our cast guide covers the confirmed actor-character pairings, and our 23 000 Lives review gives the watch-or-skip verdict.
12. Desire (Netflix, July 17)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 17
Why watch: A successful lawyer's affair with her daughter's swimming coach pushes her carefully managed family life toward collapse. This is the darker adult relationship drama in Netflix's slate.
More on Desire: Read our Desire OTT release date guide for the official Netflix India date and trailer. Our Desire cast guide maps the actors to Lucero, Fernando, Matías and the supporting characters.
13. Heartstopper Forever (Netflix, July 17)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 17
Why watch: Nick prepares for university while Charlie grows more independent, bringing their story to a feature-length conclusion. It is the week's most emotional comfort-watch. See the confirmed cast and characters, then read our Heartstopper Forever review for the 3.5/5 verdict.
14. Maa Inti Bangaaram (JioHotstar, July 17)
Platform: JioHotstar
Release date: July 17
Why watch: Samantha Ruth Prabhu plays a former assassin trying to protect a peaceful new life when enemies from her past return. The family-drama surface and action-thriller core give it a strong local hook.
15. The East Palace (Netflix, July 17)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 17
Why watch: In a cursed Joseon-era kingdom, a ghost-slayer and a palace maid answer the king's secret summons. Pick it for historical fantasy, supernatural danger and an atmospheric mystery.
Now streaming: read our The East Palace review and cast and characters guide.
16. The Map of Longing (Netflix, July 17)
Platform: Netflix
Release date: July 17
Why watch: After losing her sister, Greta follows a map of wishes left behind for her and begins rebuilding a life beyond grief. It is a gentler, more reflective choice for romance-drama viewers.
Now streaming: read our The Map of Longing review and cast and character guide.
17. Transfer Trimurthulu (ZEE5, July 17)
Platform: ZEE5
Release date: July 17
Why watch: Vadde Naveen returns as an honest constable whose refusal to compromise has led to 55 transfers, with his latest posting taking him to Araku. Queue it for a Telugu cop drama with a principled underdog.
Best picks by mood
- Adventure: Golden Kamuy -The Abashiri Prison Raid-
- Crime and mystery: Lucky or Murder 101
- Romance and comfort: Heartstopper Forever or The Map of Longing
- Indian picks: Maa Inti Bangaaram, Second Love or Transfer Trimurthulu
- Dark genre watch: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come or The East Palace
Final takeaway
Netflix has the largest share of this week’s lineup, but the strongest choices are spread across platforms. Use the official trailers above to narrow the list by mood before committing to a full watch.
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