OTT releases this week: Thangalaan, Hellbound Season 2, Lubber Pandhu, and more

OTT releases this week: Cinema enthusiasts can gear up for another exciting week with several OTT releases lined-up for this week. From supernatural-drama to romantic-thriller, there is something for everyone. With varied genres, ranging from action-adventure, dark-fantasy, Mint brings you the best picks to keep an eye for.
Here’s a compiled list of shows and films across streaming platforms for your weekend watch:
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: October 31
Pa. Ranjith directorial action-adventure film ‘Thangalaan’ stars Chiyaan Vikram in lead role. The plot revolves around the lives of mine workers at Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka. The film premiered in theatres on August 15 as it came across several challenges at the box office. However, the ₹135 crore movie is set to captivate the audience on the OTT platform Netflix on the occasion of Diwali.
Streaming platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Release date: October 31
Starring Harish Kalyan and Attakathi Dinesh, ‘Lubber Pandhu’ is a rural sports drama centered around cricket. The Tamizharasan Pachamuthu helmed film focuses on the rivalry between two gully cricket stars and their personal lives. The Tamil-language sports drama produced by Prince Pictures debuted in theatres on September 20 this year.
Streaming platform: Prime Video
Release date: October 25
The film set in Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar, explores the life of an ex-factory floor manager called Manas Singh Mahto. The social-drama written, directed and produced by Nandita Das depicts Manas Singh Mahto’s everyday struggles involving the app on his phone in the world of ratings and incentives. An Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives production, the film debuted at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: October 25
Yeon Sang-ho directorial ‘Hellbound’ which is South Korean dark fantasy-thriller, is back with second season. The supernatural-drama series, written by Choi Gyu-seok, encapsulates unearthly beings delivering condemnations and sends individuals to hell. This follows the rise of a religious group founded on the idea of divine justice
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release date: October 27
C Prem Kumar directorial Tamil film ‘Meiyazhagan’ stars Karthik Sivakumar. The story revolves around a middle-aged man who returns to his hometown after two decades. The movie debuted in theatres on September 27 and explores themes of nostalgia and rediscovery.