This weekend’s OTT lineup brings a mix of thrillers, romantic dramas, and high-stakes mysteries across platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and Apple TV+.
Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping police procedural or a heartwarming love story, here’s what’s new and noteworthy.
‘Inspector Zende’—Netflix
Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh headline this comedic crime thriller inspired by real-life cop Madhukar Zende. The plot follows a determined officer chasing a charming serial killer who’s escaped prison—twice.
A mastermind criminal. A cop who’s impossible to escape. Jim and Manoj in a cat-and-mouse chase 👮♂️🔥
Watch Inspector Zende, out 5 September, only on Netflix.#InspectorZendeOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/Hxzv6c5xuq— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) August 25, 2025
‘Highest 2 Lowest’ – Apple TV+
A modern remake of Kurosawa’s classic ‘High and Low’, this drama stars Denzel Washington as a music mogul whose legacy is threatened when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped.
The cast includes ASAP Rocky, Ice Spice, and Jeffrey Wright.
‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ – JioHotstar
This spin-off reunites fan-favorite NCIS agents Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David as they co-parent their daughter while dodging a European conspiracy that forces them into hiding.
Back together again on our screens. Here’s a sneak peek at #NCISTonyAndZiva streaming September 4 on @paramountplus #TonyandZiva #TivaForever #NCISVerse pic.twitter.com/2uCb6BXTD3
— NCIS: Tony and Ziva Fans (@NCISTivaFans) September 3, 2025
‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ – ZEE5
Adapted from Ruskin Bond’s ‘The Eyes Have It’, this romantic drama stars Vikrant Massey and debutant Shanaya Kapoor.
It tells the story of two visually impaired artists who fall in love without knowing each other’s truth.
Pyaar begins with Gustaakhiyan, aur aage ka magic bas Dil Se Dekho ✨
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan premieres 5th September, only on ZEE5. pic.twitter.com/YQvTLSO2HM
— ZEE5Official (@ZEE5India) August 30, 2025
‘Queen Mantis’ – Netflix
A dark K-drama thriller featuring Go Hyun Jung and Jang Dong Yoon.
A serial killer teams up with her estranged son—now a cop—to hunt down a murderer mimicking her methods.
‘Maalik’ – Amazon Prime Video
Rajkummar Rao plays Deepak, a farmer’s son turned gangster, in this gritty action thriller.
As ‘Maalik’, he navigates politics, revenge, and power in a violent underworld.
‘Kammattam’ – ZEE5
Based on real financial scams in Kerala, this mystery thriller follows Antonio George, a cop investigating a suspicious death that unravels a deeper conspiracy.
കേരളത്തെ പിടിച്ചു കുലുക്കിയ ഒരു കുറ്റാന്വേഷണ പരമ്പരയുമായി എത്തുന്നു, "കമ്മട്ടം". സെപ്റ്റംബർ 4 മുതൽ നമ്മുടെ ZEE5 മലയാളത്തിൽ#Kammattam Premiers 4th September on ZEE5@TheSudevNair @ZeeKeralam #ShanThulasidharan #KammattamOnZee5 #zee5originalwebseries #malayalamwebseries… pic.twitter.com/e1628yWxGZ
— ZEE5 Malayalam (@zee5malayalam) September 3, 2025
This week’s OTT releases offer something for everyone—from thrilling mysteries like ‘Queen Mantis’ to emotional stories like ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’.
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