Diwali week brings a packed OTT line-up between 2 and 8 November 2026. Netflix has the festive family film Dilwali Diwali and Black Doves Season 2, SonyLIV gets the Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan thriller Haiwaan, and JioHotstar has Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game. Here is the full list, day by day, so you can plan your holiday watching.
OTT releases this week at a glance
| Title | Platform | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minions & Monsters | JioHotstar | 2 Nov | Animated film |
| Bass X Machina | Netflix | 3 Nov | Animated series |
| Taken: Natalee Holloway | Netflix | 4 Nov | Docuseries |
| The Greatest | Prime Video | 4 Nov | Biographical series |
| Blind Game | ZEE5 | 4 Nov | Hindi film |
| Dilwali Diwali | Netflix | 5 Nov | Hindi film |
| Black Doves Season 2 | Netflix | 5 Nov | Series |
| Haiwaan | SonyLIV | 6 Nov | Hindi film |
| I’m Game | JioHotstar | 6 Nov | Malayalam film |
| Meesaya Murukku 2 | SonyLIV | 6 Nov | Tamil film |
| Nooru Kodi Vaanavil | ZEE5 | 6 Nov | Tamil film |
| Possible Love | Netflix | 6 Nov | Korean film |
| The Institute Season 2 | Prime Video | 8 Nov | Series |
Indian films and shows
Dilwali Diwali (Netflix, 5 November)
This is the obvious festive pick. Mihir Ahuja plays Ansh Sikka, who has worked abroad for years and buys his middle-class Punjabi parents a fancy high-rise flat. When he comes home for Diwali, the new house does not bring the fresh start he expected. Manoj Pahwa, Neelu Kohli and Aurra Bhatnagar co-star. Ritesh Menon directs from a script by Ritu Mago, and the film comes from Terribly Tiny Tales, according to Netflix.
Haiwaan (SonyLIV, 6 November)
Priyadarshan’s thriller reunites Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Saif plays a visually impaired man who becomes the main suspect in a murder, while Akshay plays the villain. It is an official remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam. The film released in theatres on 11 September 2026, so this is its streaming debut.
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I’m Game (JioHotstar, 6 November)
Dulquer Salmaan plays Dan John, a gambler who trusts his luck a little too much and keeps landing in trouble. Nahas Hidayath directs. The Malayalam film streams in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada too.
Meesaya Murukku 2 (SonyLIV, 6 November)
Hiphop Tamizha Adhi returns to the franchise. This time his aspiring musician character faces trouble when a powerful producer’s son takes an interest in his girlfriend. It streams in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Nooru Kodi Vaanavil (ZEE5, 6 November)
A Tamil romantic drama with Harish Kalyan and Siddhi Idnani, directed by Sasi. A young couple’s relationship is tested by family expectations.
Blind Game (ZEE5, 4 November)
A Hindi film arriving mid-week on ZEE5 for viewers who want something before the festive weekend.
International picks
Black Doves Season 2 (Netflix, 5 November)
Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw are back as Helen Webb and Sam Young. Helen’s double life as an assassin gets harder to hide as her husband moves closer to becoming Britain’s next Prime Minister.
The Greatest (Prime Video, 4 November)
An eight-episode biographical series on Muhammad Ali. It follows his rise through the heavyweight ranks, his activism, his religious conversion and his exile from boxing. Indian viewers get it in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam as well as English.
Taken: Natalee Holloway (Netflix, 4 November)
A three-part documentary from Dani Sloane and Matthew Galkin that revisits the 2005 disappearance of the American teenager in Aruba, with interviews from investigators who worked the early search.
Possible Love (Netflix, 6 November)
A Korean film from Lee Chang-dong, the director of Burning. Two married couples cross paths through a film project, and their marriages come under strain.
Bass X Machina (Netflix, 3 November)
An animated series about an ageing gunslinger on a lawless frontier where supernatural threats meet rogue technology. The voice cast includes Brian Tyree Henry, Tati Gabrielle and Janelle Monae.
The Institute Season 2 (Prime Video, 8 November)
The Stephen King adaptation returns with Alfie Allen as Nolan Reeves. The psychic children held by a secret organisation now push to bring down its remaining facilities.
For kids and families
Minions & Monsters arrives on JioHotstar on 2 November in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, and Netflix adds the holiday film A Dog’s Perfect Christmas on 4 November. Both are easy picks for a family evening during the Diwali break.
What to watch first
For a festive family watch, start with Dilwali Diwali. If you missed Haiwaan in theatres, it is the big Hindi title of the week. Fans of spy drama should not skip Black Doves. Release dates are based on platform and trade listings and can shift, so check the app on the day. JioHotstar viewers can also catch the fourth episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9 on 4 November, and the Ramayana release in theatres on 5 November means the big-screen option is busy too.
Want more? See our Diwali 2026 releases list, our guide to Netflix’s Akka, and these 7 excellent shows worth catching up on.
Frequently asked questions
Which new Hindi films release on OTT this week?
Dilwali Diwali on Netflix (5 November), Haiwaan on SonyLIV (6 November) and Blind Game on ZEE5 (4 November) are the main Hindi releases.
Where can I watch Haiwaan online?
Haiwaan streams on SonyLIV from 6 November 2026, after its theatrical release on 11 September.
When does Black Doves Season 2 release?
Black Doves Season 2 premieres on Netflix on 5 November 2026.
Is I’m Game available in Hindi?
Yes. Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game streams on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada from 6 November.
