Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in War 2 (Netflix, Oct 9)
The Spy Universe gets darker. Hrithik Roshan’s Kabir is no longer the charming rogue-he’s a fugitive haunted by betrayal and loss. Jr NTR enters as Vikram, a Special Ops officer with a personal vendetta. Their cat-and-mouse chase spans Tokyo, Istanbul, and Ladakh, blending action with emotional depth. The film explores fractured brotherhood, the ethics of war, and the loneliness of heroes. With Netflix’s global push, War 2 is positioned not just as a blockbuster, but as a cultural moment.
Cillian Murphy in Steve (Netflix, Oct 3)
Murphy plays a reform school headmaster whose calm exterior hides a storm of anxiety, trauma, and guilt. Steve isn’t just about troubled teens-it’s about the adults who carry invisible wounds. Adapted from Max Porter’s Shy, the film uses poetic visuals, fragmented narration, and haunting silence to explore mental health, masculinity, and redemption. Murphy’s performance is a masterclass in restraint, and the film is already being called “the quiet revolution” in OTT storytelling.
Keira Knightley in The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix, Oct 10)
Knightley’s Lo Blacklock boards a luxury cruise to escape her past-but when she witnesses a woman being thrown overboard, her reality begins to unravel. Everyone insists the woman never existed. Is Lo paranoid, or is she the only one seeing the truth? The film blends Hitchcockian suspense with modern gaslighting themes, turning the cruise into a floating prison of doubt. Knightley’s portrayal of unraveling sanity is both chilling and deeply empathetic.
Konkona Sen Sharma in Search: The Naina Murder Case (JioHotstar, Oct 10)
ACP Sanyukta Das isn’t your typical cop. She’s a mother, a survivor, and a woman navigating a system built to silence her. As she investigates the murder of a teenage girl, she uncovers layers of caste, class, and complicity. The show is a slow-burn thriller that refuses easy answers. Konkona’s performance is grounded, fierce, and heartbreakingly real. It’s not just a crime story-it’s a social reckoning.
Boots (Netflix, Oct 9)
Cameron, a gay teen, enters Marine Corps boot camp hoping to prove his worth. What he finds is a world of toxic masculinity, coded violence, and unexpected tenderness. Boots is a coming-of-age story wrapped in camouflage-raw, poetic, and unapologetically queer. The show doesn’t just challenge stereotypes; it dismantles them. With its minimalist aesthetic and emotionally charged writing, Boots is already being hailed as Netflix’s boldest original this year.
Shraddha Srinath in The Game: You Never Play Alone (Netflix, Oct 2)
Shraddha plays Anika, a game developer whose horror game goes viral-but also attracts trolls, stalkers, and death threats. As she fights back, she discovers a conspiracy that blurs the line between code and reality. The show is a techno-thriller with feminist undertones, exploring digital trauma, online misogyny, and the cost of visibility. It’s Black Mirror meets Made in Heaven, with Shraddha delivering a performance that’s both cerebral and visceral.
Twinkle Khanna’s OTT Chat Show (SonyLIV)
Twinkle’s chat show isn’t just interviews-it’s therapy with punchlines. This week, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and Kajol open up about fame, failure, and family. Twinkle’s wit disarms, her empathy connects, and her format-part podcast, part confessional-is redefining celebrity storytelling. It’s the most streamed non-fiction format this month, and for good reason: it feels like home.