The final week of September 2026 offers a rich selection of new films and web series arriving on various streaming platforms. Viewers can look forward to a mix of genres, from high-octane thrillers and psychological mysteries to lighthearted comedies and reality competitions. Major platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and Apple TV are set to host these releases.
Featured Streaming Releases (September 21-27)
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
Yash stars in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, a gangster action thriller set in post-Independence Goa. The film explores themes of loyalty, morality, and redemption within a violent world driven by power and jealousy. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, it also features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, and Huma Qureshi. The movie is scheduled for its digital premiere on ZEE5 on September 25, 2026, available in multiple Indian languages.
Shaque: Trust No One
Marking Parineeti Chopra's series debut, Shaque: Trust No One is a psychological mystery thriller. The story follows a mother's nine-year search for her abducted child, which intensifies as new clues force her to question the trustworthiness of those closest to her. Created by Rensil D'Silva and Siddharth P Malhotra, the series also stars Jennifer Winget, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and Soni Razdan. It premieres on Netflix on September 24, 2026.
Hunkkaar: The Roar
Hunkkaar: The Roar is a courtroom thriller centered on 17-year-old Meenu Rawat, whose allegation against a powerful spiritual leader sparks a major investigation. The case quickly escalates beyond the legal system, becoming a broader confrontation involving faith, power, media, and justice. Aneet Padda and Fatima Sana Shaikh lead the cast, supported by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur, Raghubir Yadav, and Ram Kapoor. Catch it on JioHotstar starting September 25, 2026.
Baby Do Die Do
Starring Huma Qureshi as Baby Karmarkar, a deaf and nonverbal contract killer in Mumbai, Baby Do Die Do is a Hindi neo-noir action thriller. As a series of killings draws police attention, Baby finds herself in a dangerous pursuit while seeking answers related to her past and her sister's death. Directed by Nachiket Samant, the film features Sikandar Kher, Chunky Pandey, Seema Pahwa, and Rachit Singh. It releases on Netflix on September 23, 2026.
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5
Kapil Sharma returns with the fifth season of The Great Indian Kapil Show after a six-month hiatus. This new season adopts a festive theme, with episodes built around celebrations such as Navratri, Diwali, Eid, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year. Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda rejoin the cast alongside Archana Puran Singh. New episodes are scheduled for every Saturday, beginning September 26, 2026, on Netflix.
Rise & Fall Season 2
The reality game show Rise & Fall Season 2 features former cricketer Virender Sehwag as its new host. The show places 15 celebrities into two groups: 'Rulers' in a penthouse and 'Workers' in a basement, with contestants able to shift positions based on their strategic decisions. Confirmed contestants include Swara Bhasker, Karan Patel, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, and Shehzad Poonawalla. It will be available on Prime Video and MX Player from September 26, 2026.
Don't Be Shy
Don't Be Shy is a coming-of-age romantic comedy about Shyamili Shy Das, a 20-year-old perfectionist whose carefully planned life unravels after an unexpected breakup. Her situation takes an unusual turn when she develops a friendship with her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, Tara. Together, they navigate heartbreak, career ambitions, and self-discovery, learning that life often defies perfect planning. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video starting September 25, 2026.
Agadha
Directed by M.S. Raju, Agadha is a Telugu supernatural horror thriller. The story follows Mahadevi, a spiritually gifted woman who returns to her hometown after her cousin's death, which occurred after visiting a forbidden forest cave. When strange incidents begin affecting her cousin's teenage sister, Mahadevi ventures into the cave to uncover the truth, encountering an ancient supernatural entity. This film premieres on ZEE5 on September 25, 2026.