What to Watch This Friday: New Releases for 27 February 2026 across OTT Platforms

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Major over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms, including Netflix, ZEE5, and JioHotstar, expanded their digital libraries today, 27 February 2026, with a diverse range of domestic and international content. This week’s releases reflect a strategic focus on genre-based storytelling, ranging from psychological thrillers to socially relevant regional dramas.

As digital consumption remains a primary driver of the Indian entertainment industry, these high-profile debuts aim to capture domestic audiences seeking nuanced narratives beyond traditional theatrical works.

Top 5 Most-Anticipated OTT Releases


Below are the season's long-awaited dramas streaming on top platforms like Netflix, ZEE5, and JioHotstar.

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Accused (Netflix)


Anubhuti Kashyap directed this serious drama, which stars Konkona Sen Sharma as a doctor named Geetika. In the movie, she faces a big problem after people accuse her of committing a mistake at work.

The story shows how these lies affect her life and marriage. Her husband tries to find out the truth while her world falls apart. It is a deep story about how people react to pressure.

Thadayam (ZEE5)


Thadayam is a Tamil crime thriller series directed by Navinkumar Palanivel. It is based on true events from 1999. The story takes place near the border of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

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A police officer named Adhiyaman, while trying to solve a scary murder case, discovers a strange pattern behind the crimes. This show marks the first time the actor Samuthirakani is appearing in a digital series.

Secret Stories: Roslin (JioHotstar)


Jeethu Joseph helped create this Malayalam mystery show. It is about a 17-year-old girl who has the same scary dream every night. In her dream, she sees a stranger with green eyes. Things get very frightening when a man who looks just like that stranger comes to her house. The show stars Sanjana Dipu and focuses on the fear of not knowing what is real.

Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam (ZEE5)


Hemant Dhome directed this Marathi movie about a school. The main character is a principal named Dinkar, who fights to save his Marathi-language school from being torn down. He asks former students and neighbors to help him protect the building. Overall, the movie talks about why it is important to keep local languages and cultures alive in schools today.

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 (Apple TV+)


This is the second season of a famous international show about giant monsters. The story follows the Randa family as they explore a place called Skull Island. They discover a new, glowing monster known as ‘Titan X.’ The show stars Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt Russell. It mixes exciting action with the history of the monsters.

The movies and shows released today show that streaming apps are offering different types of stories. From true crime in Thadayam to social issues in the Marathi film, there is something for everyone. These platforms are focusing on stories that feel connected to local culture while offering big action shows.