OTT releases this Friday [October 18]: Paris Has Fallen, Rivals and more!

New Delhi: This week’s roster of OTT releases is quite an intriguing one. With most of the releases being crime thrillers or drama, these movies and web series are setting the tone for the spine-chilling spooky month of October. From Malayalam and Tamil to Hindi and English, get ready to dive into the world of gripping thrillers this weekend!

Be it crime thrillers web series such as 1000 Babies and The Devil’s Hour Season 2 or compelling movies such as Woman of the Hour, the options are extensive. Here is a list of all the movies and web series premiering on OTT platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and Jio Cinema this Friday (October 18).

Upcoming South Indian OTT releases

1000 Babies

Release date: October 18

Starring Neena Gupta in the lead role, 1000 Babies is a Malayalam web series that is bound to keep you hooked till the very end. 1000 Babies is a crime drama web series that revolves around a man whose mysterious past leads him to a series of cryptic letters and life-threatening games. The suspense-filled plot starring Neena Gupta, Ashwin Kumar, Adil Ibrahim, Vivya Santh, Irshad, Srikanth Murali and J0y Mathew will be available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from October 18, 2024.

Watch the trailer for 1000 Babies here – 

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Snakes and Ladders

Release date: October 18

Starring Naveen Chandra, Srinda, Vettai Muthukumar, Dileepan and Sasha Bharen, Snakes and Ladders is a Tamil-language series. The plot of this crime drama follows the story of four kids as they get entangled in a life-altering situation after attempting to hide an accident. But, their lives turn upside down as they find themselves deep into a battle with law enforcement, dangerous thugs and the shocking consequences of their poor choices. Watch Snakes and Ladders on Amazon Prime Video on October 18, 2024.

Watch the trailer for Snakes and Ladders here – 

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Soul Stories

Release date: October 18

This Manorama Max original Malayalam mini series’ cast includes Suhasini, Anarkali Marikar, Renji Panicker, RJ Karthika, Wafa Katheeja, Asha Madathil, and Gopika Manjusha. The four-episode series focuses on a pressing societal topic related to women. Watch Soul Stories on Manorama Max to experience the average woman’s experience on October 18, 2024.

Watch the trailer for Soul Stories here – 

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OTT series releases this week

The Devil’s Hour Season 2

Release date: October 18

Jessica Raine, Peter Capaldi, and Nikesh Patel’s thriller web series will be back with its second instalment. The Devil’s Hour Season 2 will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from October 18, 2024. The new season will pick up the story of Lucy, Isaac and Gideon, who are forced to navigate through life-altering challenges while dealing with complex supernatural events surrounding them. Get ready to dive into the supernatural thriller world of The Devil’s Hour soon!

Watch the trailer for The Devil’s Hour Season 2 here – 

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Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives

Release date: October 18

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives is a Netlifx reality show set to premiere on October 18, 2024. Starring various star family members such as Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni along with philanthropist Shalini Passi and entrepreneur Kalyani Saha Chawla, the fun reality show is set to long-standing debate to rest – Delhi Vs Mumbai – which is better?

Watch the trailer for Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives here – 

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Paris Has Fallen

Release date: October 18

Starring Mehdi Meskar, Tewfik Jallab and Ritu Arya, Paris Has Fallen is a 2024 web series that follows the story of a protection officer and an MI6 operative teaming up after a devastating terrorist attack. They suspect a mole as they race against time to catch conspirators that threaten Paris’ safety. Watch Paris Has Fallen on Lionsgate Play from October 18, 2024.

Watch the trailer for Paris Has Fallen here – 

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Rivals

Release date: October 18

Rivals is an upcoming 2024 English drama based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s name with the same name. Set in the 80s the web series shows the viewers a glimpse into the highly competitive and cutthroat world of the television industry. Starring David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell, Emily Atack, Katherine Parkinson, Danny Dyer, and Bella Maclean, the series will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video on October 18, 2024.

Watch the trailer for Rivals here – 

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OTT movie releases this week

Woman of the Hour

Release date: October 18

Starring Anna Kendrick and Daniel Zovatto, Woman of the Hour is a crime thriller film. The plot of this gripping is based on a true story crime movie that follows an aspiring actor who unfortunately crosses paths with a serial killer. Interesting twist? The duo come face-to-face after being cast on a reality dating show together. Watch this intriguing plotline unfold on Netflix on October 18, 2024!

Watch the trailer for Woman of the Hour here – 

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Krispy Rishtey

Release date: October 18

Last but not least, Krispy Rishtey is a romantic movie that follows the life of a young man who begrudgingly agrees to marry a girl chosen by his family. However, when the couple fails to establish a connection, he confesses the truth. After this, the woman takes on a new adventure of attempting to reunite her husband with his childhood love. Watch this intriguing yet heartwarming love story on JioCinema from October 18, 2024!

Watch the trailer for Krispy Rishtey here – 

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There you have it! Here is a consolidated list of all the movies and web series premiering on OTT platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and Jio Cinema this week. Pick your favourite and binge away. Happy streaming!