Latest OTT releases this week (March 2-8): 19 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5

Wondering what to watch on OTT this week? The month of March begins with a slew of new movies and web series on Netflix, Prime Video and ZEE5. The most notable is the silent cinema experiment Gandhi Talks, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Aditi Rao Hydari. International fans can delve into the origin story of Young Sherlock, the world’s greatest detective, on Prime Video, while Netflix brings the inspiring edtech epic Hello Bachhon and the nostalgic rom-com With Love. Our OTT release guide covers all major Hindi, English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu releases between March 2 and March 8, 2026.

Hindi OTT Releases (March 2 – March 8)

Hello Bachhon (Netflix / March 6, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: netflix
• Story: Inspired by the real-life journey of Alakh Pandey (Physics Wallah), this series traces the rise of an educationist who built a massive empire. It highlights the struggles of Indian education technology and the passion required to educate millions.
• ‘Hello Bachhon’ will be released on ‘Netflix’ on March 6.

Subedaar (Prime Video / 5 March 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 5, 2026
• Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
• Story: Anil Kapoor He plays a retired officer trying to adapt to civilian life. When a local mob threatens his community, he must reactivate his fighting instincts to protect his family. A blend of high-octane action and emotional family drama.
• ‘Subedaar’ is now available on ‘Amazon Prime Video’.

Jab Khuli Kitaab (ZEE5 / 6 March 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: ZEE5
• Story: Written and directed by Saurabh Shukla, this sensitive drama follows a couple who have been married for 50 years. Their peaceful retirement is shattered by a long-buried secret, forcing them to reconsider love and regret in their late 70s.
• ‘Jab Khuli Kitaab’ is streaming on ‘ZEE5’ from March 6.

English OTT Releases (March 2 – March 8)

Young Sherlock (Prime Video / March 4, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 4, 2026
• Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
• Story: Directed by Guy Ritchie, this series reprises Sherlock Holmes as a 19-year-old student at Oxford. Based on Andrew Lane’s novels, the film explores the legendary detective’s raw, unfiltered early adventures before he became famous.
• ‘Young Sherlock’ is now available on ‘Amazon Prime Video’.

Hunt (Apple TV+ / March 4, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 4, 2026
• Where to watch: AppleTV+
• Story: A high-voltage survival thriller in which a routine weekend hunting trip in the wilderness goes horribly wrong. A violent conflict leads to a deadly game of cat and mouse that tests the limits of revenge and human endurance.
• ‘The Hunt’ is now streaming on ‘Apple TV+’.

Siren’s Kiss (Prime Video / March 2, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 2, 2026
• Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
• Story: Mystery thriller about a successful art auctioneer who becomes the prime suspect in a series of fraud cases after his ex-lovers mysteriously die. As a detective gets closer, the line between victim and villain blurs.
• ‘Siren’s Kiss’ can be watched on ‘Amazon Prime Video’ starting March 2.

Optional Boyfriend (Netflix / March 6, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: netflix
• Story: Blackpink’s Jisoo Stars in this K-drama (with English subtitles) about a washed-up webtoon producer who uses a virtual dating service. Fantasy turns into reality-altering complexity as her digital romance begins to influence her real world.
• ‘Boyfriend On Demand’ will premiere on ‘Netflix’ on March 6.

Bloodhounds Season 2 (Netflix / March 2026)

• OTT Release Date: Announcement Only (Pending Publication)
• Where to watch: netflix
• Story: Following the global success of the first season, Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi return as the dynamic boxing duo. The new season promises even riskier action as you take on a new wave of marauding loan sharks.
• Official ‘Bloodhounds Season 2’ streaming details are now live on ‘Netflix’.

Looking for this week’s latest South Indian OTT releases? March begins with a spectacular lineup of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada movies. The most notable being Vijay Sethupathi and Aditi Rao Hydari’s dialogue-free magnum opus Gandhi Talks on ZEE5. While Telugu viewers are enjoying Tharun Bhascker’s comedy-drama Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi on Aha Video, Tamil fans are watching the pure rural action of Jockey on Prime Video.

Telugu and Kannada OTT Releases (March 2-8)

Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi (Aha Video / 4 March 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 4, 2026
• Where to watch: Aha Video
• Story:
• ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi’ is now streaming on ‘Aha Video’.

Devagudi (SunNXT / March 3, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 3, 2026
• Where to watch: SunNXT
• Story: A gritty Telugu action-adventure drama. The story revolves around three childhood friends whose loyalties are tested by deep-seated caste divisions, local power struggles and personal ambitions in a rural setting.
• ‘Devagudi’ is available on ‘SunNXT’ from March 3.

Charitha Kamakshi (ETV Winner / March 5, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 5, 2026
• Where to watch: ETV Win
• Story: This emotional Telugu drama explores the complexities of relationships and family secrets. It follows the personal turmoil of a hero trying to protect a threatened legacy.
• ‘Charitha Kamakshi’ is now airing on ‘ETV Win’.

Tamil and Malayalam OTT Releases (March 2-8)

Gandhi Speeches (ZEE5 / 6 March 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: ZEE5
• Story: A unique silent film featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy and Aditi Rao Hydari. This dialogue-free drama, with background music by AR Rahman, uses compelling storytelling to depict the clash of lives between an unemployed youth and a wealthy businessman.
• ‘Gandhi Talks’ is streaming on ‘ZEE5’ from March 6.

Jockey (Amazon Prime Video / March 6, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
• Story: A raw Tamil sports action drama set in the heart of Madurai. The film dives into the traditional culture of goat fighting and blends high-stakes competition with intense local emotion and rural flavor.
• ‘Jockey’ will premiere on ‘Amazon Prime Video’ on March 6th.

Dheeram (SunNXT / March 6, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: SunNXT
• Story: Indrajith Sukumaran stars in this gripping Malayalam psychological thriller. A focused police officer investigating a series of strange murders finds himself questioning his own moral compass and the nature of justice.
• ‘Dheeram’ is coming to ‘SunNXT’ on March 6.

Grandma (SunNXT / March 6, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: SunNXT
• Story: A chilling horror-thriller in which a tech-savvy urban couple moves into the distant home of their ancestors. Their peaceful stay turns into a nightmare when they encounter a mysterious old woman connected to a dark village tragedy.
• ‘Granny’ can be watched on ‘SunNXT’ starting March 6.

Dear Radhi (SunNXT / March 6, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: SunNXT
• Story: A heartfelt Malayalam romantic drama. A shy, socially anxious young man meets a woman battling her own psychological demons. Their chance encounter leads to a day of shared secrets that will change their lives forever.
• ‘Dear Radhi’ airs on ‘SunNXT’ from March 6.

With love (Netflix / March 6, 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 6, 2026
• Where to watch: netflix
• Story: A Tamil teen romantic comedy starring Anaswara Rajan. Two old school friends meet on a blind date, leading to a nostalgic and strange journey as they revisit unresolved feelings from their past.
• ‘With Love’ is now on ‘Netflix’.

Taj Story (ZEE5 / 7 March 2026)

• OTT Release Date: March 7, 2026
• Where to watch: ZEE5
• Story: Starring Paresh Rawal, this controversial courtroom drama follows a high-profile legal battle over historic property rights and national heritage. An intense, dialogue-heavy thriller that questions the narratives of the past.
• ‘The Taj Story’ will premiere on ‘ZEE5’ on March ‘7.