This week is huge in terms of entertainment with exciting releases across genres, domestically as well as globally. We face the dangers of AI technology in Ananya Pandey’s Netflix thriller CTRL and SonyLiv’s Manvat Murders brings to life the horror of a brutal, undercover murder in a 1970s Maharashtra village. Anupam Kher tells the story of a heartbroken man who has to decide when to pull the plug on his wife of 35 years, who is now in a vegetative state, footing the bill for expensive life support machines.

Internationally, two of the most popular web series have been renewed for a third time. The Legend of Vox Machina takes us to the fantasy world of Exandria — from the popular game Dungeons & Dragons — and Heartstopper gives us more of the heartbreaking love story of two teenage boys.

Next big news for anime lovers: Netflix is ​​releasing a brand new adaptation of the Japanese manga Ranma ½. The series follows a young martial artist who turns into a girl with a splash of cold water and needs a splash of hot water to return to normal.

Top OTT Releases This Week (September 30 – October 6)

Many of our favorites this week are a mix of critically-acclaimed shows that make comebacks, heartwarming entertainers, and a refreshing slice of under-covered themes in Indian cinema. Here’s more on the same to help you decide on your first watch series of movies of the week!

But that’s not all – streaming platforms are bursting with exciting new releases across genres, offering something for every taste and preference. To cater to all cinephiles, we’ve listed all the week’s releases at the end of this article. Dive in and discover your next favorite show or movie!

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Release date: October 4

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Ananya Pandey, Vihan Samat, Devika Vatsa, Kamakshi Bhatt

Both social media and artificial intelligence have revolutionized our lives. In CTRL, we observe their dark side and potential dangers. Here, we meet a social media power couple: Neela Awasthi (Ananya Pandey) and Joe Mascarenhas (Veehan Samat), whose perfect on-screen life is ruined after an ugly public break-up. A heartbroken Avathi seeks the help of an AI application to erase Mascarnahas from her life. Everything seems fine until the application starts taking control of his life, making him a mere spectator.

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Release date: October 4

Genre: Drama

Where to watch: Zee5

Cast: Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Ranveer Shorey, Anu Kapoor, Sneha Paul, Manoj Joshi, Myra Khan, Neena Kulkarni, Herman D’Souza.

Anupam Kher’s The Signature deals with the sensitive subject of life support systems for terminal patients. Kher here plays a typical middle-class man whose beloved wife of 35 years is put on life support after an unexpected health crisis. As medical bills mount and hopes for her recovery dwindle, the husband is caught in the heartbreaking dilemma of whether to continue treatment or pull the plug on his vegetarian wife. The film is the Hindi adaptation of Vikram Gokhale’s National Award-winning Marathi film Anumathi (2013).

Manot murder

Release date: October 4

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Where to watch: SonyLiv

Cast: Ashutosh Gowariker, Sonali Kulkarni, Sai Tamhankar, Makrand Anaspora, Mayur Khandge, Kishore Kadam

Between 1970 and 1976, Mannot village in Maharashtra was haunted by mysterious murders of a few children, infants and women. The corpses are said to have strange markings that indicate witchcraft or ritual murder. Even after years of investigation, the culprits and motives behind these brutal murders are still not clear. SonyLiv’s eight-part series is based on these murders and retells the story from the perspective of an investigating officer. It will be available for streaming in Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali.

The Legend of Vox Machine Season 3

Release date: October 3

Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation

Where to watch: Prime Video

Cast: Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Regal, Travis Willingham

The Legend of Vox Machina returns once again with adventurers ready to give their all to save the fantasy world of Exandria. This season, we see our misfit heroes survive Hell, fight dangerous battles, and deal with tumultuous personal struggles. Meanwhile, a romance between Keyleth and Vax continues to blossom amid the chaos.

The series is based on the first campaign of the web series Critical Role, which in turn is based on the game Dungeons & Dragons. Both seasons were well received by both critics and audiences and have a 100% rating on the popular review website Rotten Tomatoes.

Ranma ½

Release date: October 5

Genre: Anime, Adventure, Comedy

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Megumi Hayashibara, Kappi Yamaguchi, Kaga Jason, Noriko Hidaka, Akio Otsuka, Koichi Yamadera, Minami Takayama, Keikoku Inoue, Chou, Kenichi Ogata

Ranma ½ is one of the most popular manga series of all time. It is the story of Ranma Sawtome, a young martial artist who turns into a girl after being splashed with cold water and returns to a boy with hot water. As romance knocks at her door, the curse complicates things for her. The series was previously serialized in Japan on Saturdays from August 1987 to March 1996. Some of the original voice actors, including Kopi Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, and Noriko Hidaka, reprise their roles.

Heartstopper Season 3

Release date: October 3

Genre: Drama, Romance

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Joe Locke, Kit Connor, Jonathan Bailey, Hayley Atwell, Eddie Marsan, Nicole Shaw, Marcel Wertle

The heartwarming romance between Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) is enthralling viewers for the third time. Our beloved boys are now ready to face the growing pressures of adolescence – preparing for university, personal worries, and emotional growth. Meanwhile, Charlie is having a hard time articulating his feelings. Needless to say, as their relationship develops, more drama ensues. Jonathan Bailey joined the cast this season as Charlie’s celebrity.

List of other OTT releases this week

From the fascinating world of The Simpsons, returning to our entertainment for the 36th time, to the peak of Swedish luxury real estate, here’s everything new from the world of entertainment this week. As you rely on them, don’t forget to check out our Entertainment Center and keep your watchlist updated.