Search for “Obsess” and you may land on the wrong film. Peter Wilson’s Obsess is a small Hindi thriller that was released in Indian theatres on May 29, 2026, and it is not related to the big horror film with a similar name. If you are curious about the bigger one, here is the Obsession OTT release date on JioHotstar. This article is about the Hindi film.
What Is Obsess About?
The story follows Sara, played by Eisha Singh. Her day starts with confidence and a carefree attitude. Then she meets Peter, a man dealing with severe depression, and things change fast. A series of unexpected events disrupt her day and push her into an emotionally hard situation.
As the hours pass, Sara tries to stay in control of events that keep slipping away from her. The film is said to explore resilience, empathy, human emotion, and personal growth when life becomes unpredictable. Most of the drama seems to take place within a single day, which keeps the story tight.
Is It an Action Film or a Psychological Thriller?
Sources describe it in two ways. The film’s listing calls it an action thriller, but several review headlines call it a psychological thriller. One reviewer praised it as a slow-burning story powered by silence and fear. Another review headline said the dread builds slowly and stays with you until the end. So the safest expectation is a quiet, tense film more than a loud one.
The Cast and Crew
Peter Wilson does a lot on this project. He plays Peter, directs the film, co-produces it and edits it as well.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Lead actor, Peter | Peter Wilson |
| Lead actress, Sara | Eisha Singh |
| Director | Peter Wilson |
| Writer | Sam Bariah |
| Producers | Jagdish Singh and Peter Wilson |
| Cinematography | Sarfaraz Ali Hassan Khan |
| Editor | Peter Wilson |
| Music | Kevin Roy George and Saniv Xulfi |
The Truck Detail
One of the odd talking points is a Jagran report whose headline says a truck is also a lead “hero” of the film, and that the makers struggled to find the right one for the role. I only have the headline, so I cannot say how big the truck’s part is. Still, it hints at a film built around a tense, physical setting, not only around two characters talking.
What the Stars Have Said
In an interview, Eisha Singh and Peter Wilson teased darker layers in the film. They said viewers would see what happens when rage kicks in. That suggests the story moves from calm to anger as the day goes on, which fits the slow burn description.
A Note on the Subject
The film includes a character living with severe depression, and it deals with difficult emotions. If that topic affects you, it may be worth knowing before you watch. Sources describe the tone as serious and uneasy, not light.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Theatrical release date and OTT release date | May 29, 2026 (theatres) and October 30, 2026 (online) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Runtime | 138 minutes |
| Genre | Thriller, described as action and psychological |
| Production | Jagraj Motion Pictures and Peter Wilson Entertainment |
| OTT platform | Netflix |
Should You Watch It?
If you like small, tense Hindi thrillers and you are fine with a slow pace, Obsess may be worth a try. Go in with modest expectations, since critics disagree about how well it works. Since no streaming date has been shared, keep an eye on platform listings before you search for it.
If you want a bigger and more polished thriller afterwards, Collision Course on Netflix turns a Madrid bank robbery into a fight for survival, and it makes a good pairing for a thriller weekend.
Obsess was released in Indian theatres on May 29, 2026, and will now be streaming on Netflix from October 30, 2026.