The third weekend of October 2025 has brought a flood of diverse content to Indian streaming platforms, offering everything from high-stakes crime thrillers to international espionage and South Korean disaster comedy. With a mix of major Hindi releases, compelling international titles, and strong regional cinema, this week’s line-up—timed perfectly for pre-Diwali celebrations—offers something for every demographic.
Leading the charge is a packed slate of new releases that appeal to the core audience for prestige dramas and true crime.
- BHAGWAT CHAPTER ONE: RAAKSHAS (ZEE5): Headlining the week's domestic offerings is this Hindi crime thriller, featuring a powerhouse cast including Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar. The series plunges into a police investigation surrounding mysterious disappearances in Uttar Pradesh, promising a gritty and engaging procedural for fans of the genre.
- HOLLYWOOD HUSTLER: GLITZ, GLAM, SCAM (Amazon Prime Video): For true-crime enthusiasts, this documentary is a must-watch. It uncovers the staggering scale of a major Hollywood Ponzi scheme, peeling back the layers of Tinseltown glamour to expose the financial deceit beneath, providing a cautionary tale of greed and fraud.
- SHE WALKS IN DARKNESS (Netflix): Catering to the global thriller audience, this international espionage series is set in France. The political drama with a spy twist is expected to be a major draw for viewers who enjoy high-tension, geo-political narratives.
Global and Regional Diversity on Full Display
This week’s slate underscores the platforms' commitment to both international and vernacular content, ensuring a well-rounded catalogue for a linguistically diverse audience.- GOOD NEWS (Netflix): Adding a touch of dark humour is the South Korean disaster comedy, which blends tension and laughs during a hijacking crisis. This continues the strong trend of global non-English content finding massive success with Indian viewers.
- KISHKINDHAPURI (ZEE5): The regional horror segment is covered by this Telugu horror thriller. Focused on ghost-hunting and supernatural suspense, the film ensures ZEE5 captures the audience demand for well-produced regional genre content.
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