The week of September 14 to 20 brings a relatively focused selection of notable movies to Indian streaming platforms, with Netflix and JioHotstar leading the most interesting arrivals.
Among the confirmed releases are The Mummy, Lee Cronin’s horror reimagining, Malayalam action thriller Thudakkam, and Lust Stories 3, the latest entry in Netflix’s anthology franchise.
Here are the key films to add to your streaming list this week.
Lust Stories 3 — Netflix
Release date: September 18
Netflix’s Lust Stories 3 is arguably the week’s biggest Indian streaming release.
The third installment in the anthology franchise brings together four directors: Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj. The film consists of four separate stories examining love, desire, relationships and intimacy from different perspectives. Netflix has confirmed the September 18 premiere.
The ensemble cast includes Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Sana Thampi, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Siddharth, Ali Fazal and Gurfateh Pirzada.
The anthology format remains central to the franchise. Rather than following one continuous storyline, Lust Stories 3 uses four filmmakers to approach contemporary relationships through different characters and situations.
That makes the film particularly interesting for viewers who prefer character-driven Bollywood stories over conventional single-narrative dramas.
The film is also notable for the combination of filmmakers involved. Motwane, Rao, Batra and Bhardwaj each have distinct approaches to storytelling, giving the anthology the potential for considerable variation from one segment to the next.
Where to watch: Netflix
The Mummy — JioHotstar
Release date: September 17
For viewers looking for horror, The Mummy arrives on JioHotstar on September 17.
Directed by Lee Cronin, the film is a new interpretation of the classic Mummy concept rather than another continuation of the Brendan Fraser-led franchise. It originally opened theatrically in India on April 17. JioHotstar confirmed the digital premiere for September 17, with Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil dubbed versions also planned.
The story follows a journalist whose daughter disappears in the desert. The disappearance sets the film’s supernatural horror narrative in motion, with the search leading toward the mystery at the centre of the story.
The film comes from filmmaker Lee Cronin, who previously directed The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise. That background makes The Mummy particularly relevant for horror audiences interested in a darker interpretation of familiar genre material.
For viewers who skipped the theatrical release, its arrival on JioHotstar provides an opportunity to catch the film at home.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Thudakkam — JioHotstar
Release date: September 18
Malayalam action thriller Thudakkam gives this week’s OTT lineup another option, particularly for viewers interested in South Indian cinema and female-led action stories.
The film stars Vismaya Mohanlal in her Malayalam acting debut. Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, Thudakkam follows Meenu, a young martial arts practitioner whose life becomes dangerous after she helps two schoolgirls get home safely and attracts the attention of a threatening stalker.
The film was released theatrically on August 7 and will begin streaming on JioHotstar on September 18. The streaming release is expected to include Malayalam as well as dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Vismaya’s debut is one of the film’s main talking points, but Thudakkam is built around its action and survival elements rather than relying solely on its connection to her family background.
The cast also includes Aashish Joe Antony, Sai Kumar, and several other Malayalam actors, while Mohanlal appears in a special cameo.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Which New OTT Movie Should You Watch This Week?
The best choice depends largely on the genre you want.
If you’re looking for an Indian anthology with multiple stories and a prominent ensemble cast, Lust Stories 3 is the most obvious pick. Its four-director format also makes it the week’s most distinctive Indian streaming release.
For horror fans, The Mummy is the main option. Lee Cronin’s take on the material moves away from the lighter adventure tone associated with earlier versions and puts the focus on supernatural horror.
If action is your priority, Thudakkam offers a different choice. The film combines martial arts, survival, and thriller elements while introducing Vismaya Mohanlal as a new leading presence in Malayalam cinema.
This Week’s OTT Picks at a Glance
| Movie | Platform | Release Date | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mummy | JioHotstar | September 17 | Horror |
| Lust Stories 3 | Netflix | September 18 | Anthology / Romance / Drama |
| Thudakkam | JioHotstar | September 18 | Action / Thriller |
With all three releases arriving between Thursday and Friday, the second half of the week offers the strongest selection for movie night. Lust Stories 3 is the most prominent Indian Netflix release, while JioHotstar has the genre-heavy combination of The Mummy and Thudakkam.
For viewers deciding what to watch this weekend, the lineup covers three very different moods without requiring a trip to the cinema.
