A blockbuster weekend awaits movie lovers as several major theatrical hits are set to make their OTT debut starting October 31, 2025. From the mythological action epic Kantara Chapter 1 to Dhanush’s emotional family drama Idli Kadai, and the Malayalam fantasy Lokah: Chandra, this Friday promises a cinematic binge across multiple languages and platforms.
🎬 1. Kantara Chapter 1
Director: Rishab Shetty
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, Pramod Shetty, Rakesh Poojari
Streaming Platform: Prime Video
OTT Premiere Date: October 31, 2025
Rishab Shetty’s ₹800 crore phenomenon Kantara Chapter 1 is finally making its way to OTT after its record-breaking theatrical run. The film, which grossed over ₹590 crore in India alone, will be available in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam from October 31.
Prime Video confirmed the release through a teaser clip featuring the iconic pre-battle sequence, captioned:
“Get ready to witness the LEGENDary adventure of BERME 🔥 #KantaraALegendChapter1OnPrime, October 31.”
The Hindi version is expected to release later this year.
🦸♀️ 2. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Director: Dominic Arun
Cast: Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salim Kumar
Streaming Platform: JioHotstar
OTT Premiere Date: October 31, 2025
Lokah: Chandra introduces Malayalam cinema’s first female superhero — a young woman with mystical powers who uses her gifts to fight injustice. The film, which grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide, combines folklore with fantasy and action, earning massive praise for its visual storytelling and Kalyani Priyadarshan’s performance.
The film originally hit theatres on August 28, 2025, and became one of the year’s biggest Malayalam blockbusters.
🍽️ 3. Idli Kadai
Director: Dhanush
Cast: Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, P. Samuthirakani
Streaming Platform: Netflix
OTT Premiere Date: October 29, 2025
Dhanush’s Idli Kadai tells a heartwarming story of family, tradition, and rediscovering one’s roots. The film follows Murugan, a celebrated chef who returns home to run his father’s humble idli shop after life takes an unexpected turn.
The simple yet emotional narrative resonated with audiences, helping the film collect over ₹71 crore globally.
💥 4. Baaghi 4
Director: A. Harsha
Cast: Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz Sandhu, Sonam Bajwa, Mahesh Thakur
Streaming Platform: Prime Video
OTT Premiere Date: October 31, 2025
The fourth installment of the Baaghi franchise features Tiger Shroff as Ronny, a man haunted by tragedy and obsessed with finding a mysterious woman named Alisha (Harnaaz Sandhu). Despite its moderate box office run (₹79 crore worldwide), the film has gained attention for its intense action and emotional depth.
📅 Weekend OTT Lineup Summary
| Title | Director | Platform | OTT Premiere Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kantara Chapter 1 | Rishab Shetty | Prime Video | October 31 |
| Lokah: Chandra | Dominic Arun | JioHotstar | October 31 |
| Idli Kadai | Dhanush | Netflix | October 29 |
| Baaghi 4 | A. Harsha | Prime Video | October 31 |
