This Week’s OTT Releases: As April rolls on, OTT platforms are heating things up with a diverse mix of fresh content. Whether you’re craving a light-hearted romantic comedy, a bone-chilling horror series, an intense cyber-thriller, or a soul-stirring documentary, this week’s digital lineup has something for every taste. Streaming across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, JioCinema, JioHotstar, and Viki, these new releases promise drama, suspense, laughter, and even a few ghosts. Here’s your complete guide to what’s new this week:
1. Mere Husband Ki Biwi
Streaming on: JioCinema
Release Date: April 18
After a theatrical run earlier this year, this romantic comedy directed by Mudassar Aziz makes its digital debut. Starring Arjun Kapoor as Ankur, the film explores his tangled love life involving his fiancée (Bhumi Pednekar) and his ex-wife (Rakul Preet Singh), who seems to have forgotten they’re separated. With a blend of comedy, emotional complexity, and quirky chaos, Mere Husband Ki Biwi delivers a feel-good rom-com perfect for your weekend watchlist.
2. Khauf
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: April 18
Khauf is not just another horror series—it’s a psychological thriller set in a haunting Delhi hostel. When a student moves into a room rumored to be cursed, strange things begin to unfold. Veteran actor Rajat Kapoor stars as an exorcist attempting to make sense of the paranormal. The cast includes Monika Pawar, Chum Darang, and Shilpa Shukla, promising a gripping mix of supernatural tension and emotional depth.
3. Logout
Streaming on: ZEE5
Release Date: April 18
Directed by Amit Golani, Logout is a timely cyber-thriller featuring Babil Khan, son of the late Irrfan Khan, in a standout performance. Khan plays Pratyush Dua, a social media influencer on the verge of hitting 10 million followers. Things spiral when a follower steals his phone and manipulates his online identity. With themes around digital obsession, identity theft, and mental health, this series will leave you questioning the double-edged sword of fame in the digital age.
4. Daveed
Streaming on: ZEE5
Release Date: April 18
Debut director Govind Vishnu brings us Daveed, a gritty action-drama featuring Antony Varghese. The story follows Ashiq Abu, a middle-aged bouncer whose life changes after clashing with Turkish boxer Sainul Akhmedov. What begins as rivalry evolves into a tale of redemption and emotional catharsis. Lijomol Jose and Vijayaraghavan round out the cast in this adrenaline-fueled yet introspective journey.
5. iHostage
Streaming on: Netflix
Release Date: April 18
iHostage is a hard-hitting documentary revisiting the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing—one of the deadliest domestic terrorist attacks in U.S. history. Through survivor interviews, expert analysis, and archival footage, the documentary paints a vivid picture of the attack’s human and societal impact. It also reflects on a separate Apple Store hostage crisis in the Netherlands, connecting broader themes of extremism and crisis management.
6. Light & Magic (Season 2)
Streaming on: JioHotstar
Release Date: April 18
Back for a second season, Light & Magic dives deeper into the groundbreaking work of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the visual effects company behind some of cinema’s most iconic moments. This season covers ILM’s digital revolution and its game-changing influence on modern filmmaking, offering behind-the-scenes access to the masterminds shaping movie magic.
7. The Haunted Palace
Streaming on: Viki
Release Date: April 18
If you’re a fan of Korean thrillers, The Haunted Palace is your pick. Yook Sung Jae stars as Yun Gap, a government officer possessed by a malevolent spirit. Alongside Bona as Yeo Ri—a woman with a mysterious ancestral past—the series explores ancient curses, family secrets, and spectral revenge in a chilling yet beautifully shot supernatural drama.
8. Heavenly Ever After
Streaming on: Netflix
Release Date: April 19
This heartfelt Korean drama tells the story of an elderly woman who reunites with her younger-looking partner in the afterlife. Played by Son Suk Ku and Kim Hye Ja, the characters navigate love, memory, and spiritual rebirth in a tale that’s both tender and thought-provoking. Heavenly Ever After is a celebration of eternal love and second chances, guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings.
