OTT This Weekend: 6 Movies and Shows to Stream, From Mirzapur to Matthew Perry

Crime dramas, a horror film, a period comedy, a family story and a Hollywood documentary headline this weekend’s streaming slate.

Looking for something to stream this weekend? This week’s OTT lineup runs from gritty crime sagas and a wish-gone-wrong horror film to a festive family comedy and an intimate documentary about a much-loved TV star. Here are six titles worth a look.

1. Akka (Netflix)

Genre: Crime thriller series | Language: Hindi

Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte and Tanvi Azmi lead this 1980s story set in the fictional South Indian city of Pernuru, where women hold the power. Two formidable women, bound by loyalty and rivalry, see their order threatened when an outsider arrives. Dharmaraj Shetty directs, and YRF Entertainment produces. Netflix has shared more about the series. A good pick for fans of female-led crime dramas.

2. The One About Matthew Perry (Netflix)

Genre: Documentary | Format: Three-part series

This three-part documentary looks at the man behind Friends‘ Chandler Bing, from his rise to fame to the private struggles he faced, including addiction. It draws on accounts from family and close friends and on previously unseen photos and videos from the Perry family’s archives. Emmy-winning filmmaker Mary Robertson directs. Netflix Tudum has the details. An emotional watch.

3. Obsession (JioHotstar)

Genre: Supernatural horror | Languages: Hindi and English

Directed by Curry Barker, the film follows Bear, a young man who uses a mysterious wish-granting object to make his longtime crush, Nikki, fall for him. What starts as a harmless wish turns into a nightmare as his desire grows darker. Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette star. It streams on JioHotstar from October 30 in its original uncut version, as Cinema Express reported. Intended for viewers who want a more intense horror experience.

4. Mirzapur: The Movie (Amazon Prime Video)

Genre: Action, crime, drama | Language: Hindi

The Purvanchal power struggle returns on the big screen, with Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and Divyenndu back in familiar roles. A new claimant, Babban Babua from Jaisalmer, enters the fight for the throne alongside Akhandanand Tripathi, Munna Tripathi and the other regulars. The OTT release includes an extended cut with extra footage. Find it on Prime Video. One for fans of the franchise’s violent power games.

5. Baththa (Netflix)

Genre: Comedy-drama | Languages: Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam

Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose and Sai Prithviraj star in this 1986 Madras story. A timid schoolboy accidentally locks a feared gangster in a school restroom, and the two form an unlikely bond that reveals new sides of both. It mixes comedy and warmth against a nostalgic backdrop, and it is available on Netflix in five languages.

6. Meethe Mein Kya Hai (Netflix)

Genre: Family comedy-drama | Language: Hindi

A Diwali gathering brings several generations under one roof until news of a surprise marriage sets off revelations, arguments and emotional moments. Ritwik Bhowmik, Rohini Hattangadi and Ayesha Raza star, and Radhika Bansal directs. It premiered on Netflix on October 30, according to The Economic Times. A relaxed, relatable weekend watch.

What to pick

For power plays, go for Akka or Mirzapur: The Movie. For chills, Obsession. For something lighter or warmer, Baththa and Meethe Mein Kya Hai. And for a thoughtful look at a beloved entertainer’s life, The One About Matthew Perry.

Sources: Netflix, Netflix Tudum, Cinema Express, Prime Video, The Economic Times. Availability can vary by region.