This week brings titles like Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Love Sitara, and Vaazha to the screen, alongside a slew of new offerings on Netflix, Disney Plus Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video. We’ve compiled a detailed list of everything dropping this week. Take a look below; it’s a lineup worth your time.
Must-Watch OTT Films & Series Premiering This Week (September 23rd to September 29th)
| Movie/Show Title | Release Date | OTT Platform | IMDb Rating |
| Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys | September 23rd, 2024 | Disney+ Hotstar | 7.4 |
| Penelope | September 24th, 2024 | Netflix | 8.4 |
| Inside Out 2 | September 25th, 2024 | Disney+ Hotstar | 7.7 |
| Mr. McMahon | September 25th, 2024 | Netflix | 7.7 |
| Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | September 26th, 2024 | Netflix | 7.6 |
| Killer Heat | September 26th, 2024 | Amazon Prime Video | N/A |
| Nobody Wants This | September 26th, 2024 | Netflix | N/A |
| Demonte Colony 2 | September 27th, 2024 | Zee5 | 7.7 |
| Love, Sitara | September 27th, 2024 | Zee5 | N/A |
| Taaza Khabar S2 | September 27th, 2024 | Disney+ Hotstar | 8.1 |
Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys
Vaazha is a Malayalam comedy-drama that tracks five friends as they stumble through the wreckage of youth, with society branding them as its misfits. From childhood to adulthood, they dodge the heavy hands of their parents and the crushing weight of expectations. There’s humor in their struggles, though the laughs come with a sting. Starring Anu Anshid, Saaf Bros, and Basil Joseph, it hits Disney+ Hotstar on September 23rd, 2024. It’s got a 7.4 on IMDb, for what that’s worth.
Penelope
Penelope is a coming-of-age drama hitting Netflix on September 24th, where a girl out of Washington State takes her shot at a life she can call her own. She’s young, lost, and fighting to find her place in a world that doesn’t make it easy. The cast features Megan Scott, Austin Abrams, and Cynthia Geary. IMDb gives it an 8.4. Maybe that means something, maybe not. Either way, you’ll find it on Netflix soon enough.
Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2 starts streaming on Disney+ Hotstar September 25th, diving back into the tangled mind of Riley, now a 13-year-old battling the chaos of high school. This time, new emotions—Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Ennui—join the fray, complicating her already complicated life. With an IMDb rating of 7.7, it promises a blend of laughter and heartache. The voice cast features Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, and Tony Hale, each adding depth to a story where the real battles happen behind the curtain of adolescence.
Mr. McMahon
Mr. McMahon is a Netflix docuseries tracking the rise and fall of Vince McMahon, the man who built the wrestling world into a billion-dollar circus, then watched it all wobble under the weight of his own mistakes. It’s a hard look at the biggest names in the business—Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Steve Austin—but it’s McMahon’s story, from his climb to the top to his eventual plunge after some dark secrets came out. IMDb puts it at 7.7, and it drops on Netflix September 25th, 2024.
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is a Telugu action flick, starring Nani as Surya, an insurance agent with anger bubbling under his skin. He swore to his late mother he’d keep it in check, but when a run-in with a dirty cop named Daya pushes the wrong buttons, all bets are off. It’s got a vigilante edge, the kind where lines blur and fists fly. SJ Suryah and Priyanka Mohan round out the cast. IMDb gives it a 7.6, and it’s landing on Netflix on September 26th, 2024.
Killer Heat
Killer Heat is a crime mystery set on a sun-baked Greek island where two twin brothers stumble into a love triangle that leads straight to murder. A detective arrives to untangle the mess, only to find the island holds more secrets than anyone’s letting on. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, and Richard Madden head the cast in a story where desire turns deadly. No IMDb score yet, but it’s got that slow-burn danger written all over it. Catch it on Amazon Prime Video starting September 26th, 2024.
Nobody Wants This
Nobody Wants This is a comedy hitting Netflix on September 26th. It follows Alex, a painter whose work no one seems to care about, until a powerful critic takes notice. Maybe it’s her big break, maybe it’s just another mess waiting to happen. Kristen Bell leads the cast, with Adam Brody and Justine Lupe along for the ride. No IMDb rating yet, but it’s got the kind of charm that could go either way.
Demonte Colony 2
Demonte Colony 2 is a Tamil horror thriller streaming on Zee5 from September 27th. A group of friends, chasing answers, returns to the cursed grounds of Demonte Colony, where the spirits don’t rest easy. Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar lead the cast in this dark tale where the past never stays buried. IMDb puts it at 7.7, and it’s bound to send a chill down your spine.
Love, Sitara
Love, Sitara is a Hindi drama streaming on Zee5 from September 27th. It follows Sitara, an independent woman navigating the tangled webs of modern relationships and family life. Sobita Dhulipala leads the cast, with Rajeev Siddhartha and Sonali Kulkarni in the mix. No IMDb rating yet, but it’s shaping up to be a story with sharp edges.
Taaza Khabar S2
The second season of Taaza Khabhar hits Disney+ Hotstar on September 27th. This Hindi fantasy comedy thriller features Bhuvan Bam as Vasant Gawade, a sanitation worker blessed—or cursed—with the ability to predict the future. His gift turns life upside down, creating trouble for him and everyone in his orbit. With an IMDb rating of 8.1, it’s got a buzz that could light up the night. The cast includes Sobita Dhulipala and Rajeev Siddhartha, all caught in a tale where magic meets reality in a gritty urban landscape.
Additional OTT Releases This Week
| Movie/Show Title | Release Date | OTT Platform | IMDb Rating |
| Midnight Family | September 25th | Apple TV+ | N/A |
| Blink | September 25th | Aha | 7.5 |
| Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval | September 25th | Netflix | N/A |
| Kottukkaali | September 27th | Simply South | 7.0 |
| Minmini | September 27th | Tentkotta | 9.1 |
| Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell | September 26th | Netflix | 5.8 |
| Grotesquerie | September 26th | Disney+ Hotstar | N/A |
| Gyeongseong Creature S2 | September 27th | Netflix | 7.3 |
| Raz Ball | September 27th | Netflix | 7.6 |
| Will & Harper | September 27th | Netflix | 6.7 |
| Vaazhai | September 27th | Disney+ Hotstar | N/A |
| Banana | September 27th | Disney+ Hotstar | N/A |
Conclusion
The OTT lineup for the last week of September 2024 promises an eclectic mix of genres, from light-hearted comedies and thrillers to deep character dramas and fantasy series. With compelling stories such as Vaazha, a heartfelt comedy-drama, and Inside Out 2, a dive back into Riley’s complex emotional world, viewers are in for an entertaining week. Fans of action, mystery, and horror have Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Killer Heat, and Demonte Colony 2 to look forward to, while shows like Love Sitara and Taaza Khabar S2 provide a balance of drama and fantasy. Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, suspense, or a bit of introspection, these new releases ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
FAQs
1. What are the major OTT releases this week?
Some of the major OTT releases this week include Vaazha, Inside Out 2, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Killer Heat, Penelope, and Demonte Colony 2.
2. What is Vaazha about?
Vaazha is a Malayalam comedy-drama that follows five friends navigating the trials of youth and societal expectations. It’s filled with humor and heartache and stars Anu Anshid, Saaf Bros, and Basil Joseph. It will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from September 23rd.
3. When does Saripodhaa Sanivaaram premiere, and what is its plot?
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram premieres on Netflix on September 26th, 2024. It’s a Telugu action movie about an insurance agent named Surya, played by Nani, who struggles with anger issues and gets caught up in a conflict with a corrupt cop.
4. What is the IMDb rating for Demonte Colony 2?
Demonte Colony 2, a Tamil horror thriller streaming on Zee5 from September 27th, has an IMDb rating of 7.7. It follows a group of friends returning to a cursed location where spirits refuse to rest.
Amit Gupta is a 2016 graduate of Delhi University, India. After working over a decade as an additional writer at TheScoopVilla, he decided to start his own news publication. He mainly focuses on Bollywood News, Hindi and South Indian Movies, Web series articles and editorials. He likes to cooking and play cricket in his free time. Follow On Facebook.