Weekend Watch: From Drishyam: The Conclusion to Dupahiya Season 2, what to watch on OTT and in theatres

As October begins, audiences have a packed line-up of entertainment options across cinemas and streaming platforms. The theatrical slate includes the latest instalment of the Drishyam franchise, romantic comedy Prem Keetanu and international releases such as Verity. On OTT, viewers can look forward to the second season of Dupahiya, the crime thriller Pooja Meri Jaan and several international films and series.

Whether you're looking for a big-screen release or a weekend binge, here's what to watch this week.

OTT releases this week

One of the major OTT releases this week is Dupahiya Season 2, which begins streaming on Amazon Prime Video on October 1. The comedy-drama returns to the fictional village of Dhadakpur, where the installation of a mobile tower on Banwari's land triggers rumours and superstition among residents. Meanwhile, Roshni faces a seven-day countdown to her SSC examination, while Bhugol's newfound popularity as an influencer adds to the village's chaos. The series stars Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava and Bhuvan Arora, among others.

Another release to watch is Pooja Meri Jaan, which premieres on ZEE5 on October 2. Starring Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi, Vikram Singh Chauhan and Vijay Raaz, the crime thriller follows Pooja, who is blamed for the death of her friend Aniket after rejecting his romantic advances. As Sana, a lawyer and friend to both, is drawn into the case, the film explores rejection, obsession, consent and the consequences of obsessive relationships.

For viewers looking for a romantic comedy, #Love arrives on Netflix on October 2. The Tamil series stars Aishwarya Lekshmi and Arjun Das as Tara and Matthew, rival dating-app founders with contrasting views on relationships. While Tara believes in algorithm-driven compatibility, Matthew puts his faith in chemistry. A personal bet puts their theories to the test as professional rivalry gives way to unexpected feelings.

Netflix also brings East of Eden on October 1, a seven-episode adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel. Led by Florence Pugh, the series explores family rivalries, generational conflict and the consequences of buried secrets, focusing on the Trask family and the impact of long-standing conflicts across generations.

Another Netflix release is Ohh My Dog, arriving on October 1 after its theatrical run. Starring Pankaj Tripathi and Pavan Malhotra, the family comedy-drama tells two parallel stories set in Bihar: a boy searching for his missing dog, and a missing labourer whose loyal dog sets out to find him.

Other titles arriving on streaming platforms include Doing Life, a drama about an unexpected connection between a single mother and an incarcerated man, on Netflix on October 2; Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, a Malayalam romantic comedy, on JioHotstar on October 2 after its theatrical run; and The Last First: Winter K2, a documentary about a winter expedition to summit K2, on Apple TV on October 2.

In theatres this week

One of the major theatrical releases this week is Drishyam: The Conclusion, which arrives in cinemas on October 2. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Jaideep Ahlawat. Continuing the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family, the film introduces a fresh screenplay and a new threat as an investigator attempts to uncover the truth behind the case.

Another theatrical release is Prem Keetanu, a romantic comedy-drama arriving on October 2. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, the film stars Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed, Aparshakti Khurana, Rakesh Bedi and Nikhil Vijay. Set around young adults navigating friendship, first love, one-sided affection and heartbreak, the film explores the complications of relationships and college life.

For international cinema, Verity is scheduled to release in theatres on October 2. Based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, the psychological thriller stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. The story follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, who is hired to complete the books of bestselling author Verity Crawford after an accident leaves her unable to write. As Lowen becomes involved in the family's affairs, she uncovers disturbing revelations.

Another Hollywood release this week is Digger, a satirical black comedy starring Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed and Sandra Hüller. Releasing on October 2, the film follows a powerful man who embarks on a mission to prove that he alone can save humanity.

The bigger picture

This week's entertainment line-up spans psychological thrillers, crime dramas, romantic comedies, family entertainment and international adaptations. While cinemas bring franchise films and Hollywood releases alongside regional titles, OTT platforms offer returning Indian series and a range of international dramas, documentaries and comedies. With releases spread across the week, viewers have several options for both a theatre outing and a weekend watchlist.