Diverse OTT Lineup Captivates India Ahead of Diwali 2025

In the third weekend of October 2025, Indian streaming platforms are set to offer a diverse lineup of content, catering to a wide range of audience preferences ahead of the Diwali festivities. The slate includes a mix of major Hindi releases, compelling international titles, and strong regional cinema, ensuring there is something for everyone.

Leading the charge is a packed lineup of new releases that appeal to the core audience for prestige dramas and true crime. The Hindi crime thriller "Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas" on ZEE5 features a powerful cast, including Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar, and promises a gritty and engaging police procedural. For true-crime enthusiasts, the documentary "Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam" on Amazon Prime Video uncovers the staggering scale of a major Hollywood Ponzi scheme. Meanwhile, the international espionage series "She Walks in Darkness" on Netflix caters to the global thriller audience with its political drama and spy twist set in France.

Alongside the high-stakes crime and thriller offerings, the platforms are also showcasing a touch of dark humor and regional genre content. The South Korean disaster comedy "Good News" on Netflix blends tension and laughs during a hijacking crisis, continuing the trend of global non-English content finding success with Indian viewers. The regional horror segment is covered by the Telugu thriller "Kishkindhapuri" on ZEE5, ensuring the platforms capture the audience demand for well-produced regional genre content.

The breadth of content on display, covering diverse genres and catering to a linguistically diverse audience, is a clear reflection of the major trends shaping the OTT landscape in 2025. The strategic timing of these releases around the Diwali festivities encourages friends and families to settle in for a weekend of collective binge-watching.