New OTT Releases (November 2-November 8): 11 New Movies & Shows Arriving on Netflix, SonyLIV & More

The Diwali week brings a packed line-up on OTT platforms. From the Hindi family drama Dilwali Diwali and Keira Knightley’s Black Doves Season 2 on Netflix to Priyadarshan’s thriller Haiwaan on SonyLIV and Arjun Rampal’s Blind Game on ZEE5, there are new titles across genres and languages between November 2 and November 8.

South Indian audiences also have plenty to pick from, with Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game, Hiphop Tamizha Adhi’s Meesaya Murukku 2 and Harish Kalyan’s Nooru Kodi Vaanavil all arriving on November 6. Here is the full list of new OTT releases this week.

New OTT Releases This Week (November 2 to 8): Full List

1. Minions and Monsters (JioHotstar, November 2)

The Minions are back with another wild adventure. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage, the animated comedy is now streaming on JioHotstar and makes for an easy family watch during the festive week. A Telugu dubbed version is also available.

2. Bass X Machina (Netflix, November 3)

This adult animated series is set in a steampunk version of the Wild West. An ageing gunslinger takes matters into his own hands when his family is threatened, facing outlaws, rogue machines and supernatural dangers on a lawless frontier. Brian Tyree Henry, Tati Gabrielle and Janelle Monae lend their voices.

3. Blind Game (ZEE5, November 4)

Arjun Rampal and Priyamani lead this Hindi suspense thriller. Rampal plays Sikander, a police officer who looks into a group of friends after Rs 5 crore goes missing, while Priyamani plays Yamini. Rohit Chandel also features in the film.

4. The Greatest (Prime Video, November 4)

The Greatest is an eight-episode drama on the life of Muhammad Ali, with Jaalen Best in the lead. The series follows Ali from his Olympic gold in Rome in 1960 to becoming the heavyweight champion, along with his religious conversion, his activism and his ban from boxing.

5. A Dog’s Perfect Christmas (Netflix, November 4)

Based on a W. Bruce Cameron novel, this family film follows a loyal dog who helps bring a divided family back together during the holidays. Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia, Jennifer Tilly and Mary Steenburgen are part of the cast.

6. Taken: Natalee Holloway (Netflix, November 4)

This three-part documentary revisits the 2005 disappearance of 18-year-old Natalee Holloway during a school trip to Aruba. It follows the case and her family’s long fight for answers. The series is directed by Dani Sloane and Matthew Galkin.

7. Stick Season 2 (Apple TV, November 4)

Owen Wilson returns as former pro golfer Pryce Cahill, who tries to rebuild his career while guiding teen golfer Santi Wheeler. Marc Maron, Rhea Seehorn and Judy Greer also return in the sports comedy-drama.

8. Dilwali Diwali (Netflix, November 5)

Netflix’s Hindi release for Diwali week is a family drama directed by Ritesh Menon. Mihir Ahuja plays a young man who comes home to his middle-class Punjabi family for the festival, and the reunion soon turns into chaos as old expectations and generational differences come out. Manoj Pahwa, Neelu Kohli and Aurra Bhatnagar Badoni co-star.

9. Black Doves Season 2 (Netflix, November 5)

Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw return in the British spy thriller. Helen Webb, a spy posing as the wife of a politician, faces new trouble as her husband gets closer to becoming Prime Minister and her handler, Mrs Reed, becomes a target. Sarah Lancashire and Andrew Buchan are also part of the cast.

10. Haiwaan (SonyLIV, November 6)

Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together. The Hindi thriller is a remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam and follows a visually impaired man who is suspected of a murder and uses his other senses to track down the real killer. It is set to stream on SonyLIV from November 6.

11. The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest (Prime Video, November 6)

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s fantasy thriller arrives on Prime Video on November 6, but only on a rental basis at first. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and produced by Ekta Kapoor, the film follows Rishi, a rationalist who returns to his ancestral village to sell his land and accidentally breaks an ancient seal in a forbidden forest. Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover and Maniesh Paul also star.

New South Indian and Regional OTT Releases This Week

I’m Game (JioHotstar, November 6)

Dulquer Salmaan plays Dan John, a gambler who trusts his luck and gets pulled into a series of dangerous situations. The Malayalam action thriller is directed by Nahas Hidayath and also stars Kayadu Lohar and Antony Varghese. Dubbed versions, including Telugu, will be available.

Meesaya Murukku 2 (SonyLIV, November 6)

Hiphop Tamizha Adhi returns as Jeeva, a young Gaana singer trying to take his music beyond his neighbourhood. Along the way, he discovers the sacrifices his father and grandfather made for music. Ketika Sharma, Chaithra J Achar, Karunas and Nassar are also part of the Tamil film, which will stream with dubbed versions.

Nooru Kodi Vaanavil (ZEE5, November 6)

This Tamil romantic drama skips theatres and premieres directly on ZEE5. Directed by Sasi, it stars Harish Kalyan as Vino, a broadcaster who moves to Goa and meets Fenny, played by Siddhi Idnani. Their relationship is soon tested by misunderstandings and family expectations. Kovai Sarala and Thambi Ramaiah are also in the cast.

Anakapalli (Sun NXT, November 3)

Anakapalli is a Telugu rural drama with a love story at its centre. Directed by Khagesh Tammineni, the film stars Vikram Sahidev, Sandhya Vasishta and Tarak Ponnappa, whose character’s arrival disturbs the peace of a village.

Balu & Geetha (ETV Win, November 5)

The Telugu film Balu & Geetha is set to premiere on ETV Win on November 5.

Other Titles Arriving on OTT This Week

Coming Next Week on Regional OTT

The regional line-up continues next week. Saiju Kurup’s Malayalam crime thriller The Third Murder premieres on ManoramaMAX on November 13, while Anupama Parameswaran’s Telugu family entertainer Crazy Kalyanam arrives on aha on the same day.

In theatres, Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s Ramayana releases on November 5, making it a big week for both cinema halls and streaming platforms.

Note: OTT release dates are subject to change by the platforms.