OTT releases this week: Baramulla, Bad Girl, Frankenstein and more

This week’s OTT lineup brings a diverse mix of genres – from Guillermo del Toro’s reimagined ‘Frankenstein’ and Aditya Jambhale’s eerie ‘Baramulla’ to gripping dramas like ‘Delhi Crime’ Season 3 and ‘All’s Fair’. With high-profile premieres across Netflix, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Apple TV+, and SonyLIV, there’s plenty to add to your weekend watchlist.

Frankenstein

Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro presents a daring reworking of Mary Shelley’s gothic classic ‘Frankenstein’. The sci-fi horror follows an ambitious scientist who creates life from death, only to recoil from his own monstrous creation. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz, the film was released in select theatres on October 17 and now makes its global streaming debut on Netflix on November 7.

Baramulla

Director Aditya Suhas Jambhale, known for ‘Article 370’, returns to the Kashmir Valley with ‘Baramulla’, a supernatural thriller starring Manav Kaul and Bhasha Sumbli. The story revolves around a police officer investigating a series of child abductions in the titular town, only to uncover dark forces that threaten both his family and the region’s fragile calm. The film arrives on Netflix on November 7.

Dynamite Kiss

Ahn Eun Jin and Jang Ki Yong star in this lively Korean workplace rom-com. The film follows a single woman who fakes being a married mother to land a job at a baby products company. Things take a turn when she impulsively kisses her boss, setting off a series of misunderstandings, romantic sparks, and identity mix-ups. ‘Dynamite Kiss’ begins streaming on Netflix from November 12.

As You Stood By

Inspired by Hideo Okuda’s novel ‘Naomi and Kanako’, this Korean psychological thriller explores survival, guilt, and morality. Two women find themselves trapped in a life-or-death dilemma that forces them to confront impossible choices. The gripping drama, starring Jeong So-nee and Lee You-mi, premieres on Netflix on November 7.

The Bad Guys: Breaking In

Before they became the infamous gang fans know today, ‘The Bad Guys’ were just getting started. This animated prequel series delves into the early escapades of Mr Wolf and his team of misfits as they set out to make a name for themselves. ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ debuts on Netflix on November 6.

Death by Lightning

From ‘Game of Thrones’ creators David Benioff and DB Weiss comes ‘Death by Lightning’, a gripping historical drama chronicling the 1881 assassination of US President James Garfield. Juxtaposing Garfield’s meteoric rise with his killer’s descent into madness, the series explores power, obsession, and democracy’s fragility. The show premieres on Netflix on November 6.

My Sister’s Husband

This slow-burn domestic drama dives deep into desire, deception, and morality. A woman’s picture-perfect marriage begins to fracture when her younger sister moves in, sparking an emotional triangle that tests love and loyalty. ‘My Sister’s Husband’ began streaming on Netflix on November 3.

Squid Game: The Challenge (season 2)

The high-stakes reality competition returns with 456 new players vying for a life-changing $4.56 million prize. With fresh games and shocking twists, ‘Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2’ raises the tension even higher. The new season premiered on Netflix on November 4.

All’s Fair

Kim Kardashian stars in ‘All’s Fair’, a stylish legal drama about a group of female lawyers who leave their male-dominated firm to start their own. The show explores the cost of ambition and sisterhood in a world of glamour, power, and betrayal. The series is available to stream on JioHotstar from November 4.

Bad Girl

After sparking controversy during its theatrical run in September, Tamil film ‘Bad Girl’ lands on JioHotstar on November 4. Starring Anjali Sivaraman and directed by Varsha Bharath, the drama will also be available in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

All Her Fault

This emotional drama tells the story of a woman who discovers she is both pregnant and terminally ill. Determined to secure her child’s future, she faces her fate with courage and love. ‘All Her Fault’ premieres on JioHotstar on November 7.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Marvel’s beloved superhero team returns in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’, a fresh take on the origins of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm as they come to terms with their extraordinary powers. The film streams on JioHotstar starting November 5.

Thode Door Thode Paas

This heartwarming family dramedy follows a patriarch who challenges his tech-obsessed family to go offline for six months – with a one-crore prize as motivation. Starring Pankaj Kapur, Mona Singh and Kunaal Roy Kapur, ‘Thode Door Thode Paas’ arrives on Zee5 on November 7.

Maharani (season 4)

Huma Qureshi returns as Rani Bharti in the fourth season of ‘Maharani’, which sees the political saga expand onto the national stage. Joined by Shweta Basu Prasad, Vipin Sharma and Kani Kusruti, this chapter takes a leap forward in time as Rani faces new adversaries in her quest for power. ‘Maharani 4’ premieres on SonyLIV on November 7.

Maxton Hall (season 2)

The German romantic hit ‘Maxton Hall’ continues the story of James and Ruby as they navigate love, class divides and family secrets. Based on Mona Kasten’s bestselling novel, the second season of the series releases on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.

Nice to Not Meet You

Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon star in this quirky Korean rom-com about a typecast actor and a disgraced journalist who find unexpected chemistry after an awkward encounter. ‘Nice to Not Meet You’ is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video from November 3.

Last Samurai Standing

Set in 19th-century Kyoto during Japan’s Meiji era, ‘Last Samurai Standing’ combines period drama and survival action as members of the fading samurai class fight for honour in a deadly contest. The six-part live-action series releases globally on Netflix on November 13.

Delhi Crime (season 3)

Shefali Shah returns as DIG Vartika Chaturvedi in ‘Delhi Crime Season 3’, which exposes the grim world of international human trafficking. Inspired by real events, the season begins with the discovery of an abandoned baby and unravels a chilling criminal network. Also starring Huma Qureshi as the new antagonist, the show premieres on Netflix on November 13.

Pluribus

From Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, ‘Pluribus’ introduces Rhea Seehorn as Carol, a woman mysteriously immune to a virus that turns humanity into contented versions of themselves. Blending sci-fi and social allegory, the series drops on Apple TV+ on November 7.