Prime Picks and Netflix Flicks: What Everyone’s Watching This Month

October 2025 is bursting with binge-worthy content across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, and more. From high-octane thrillers to heartwarming dramas, this month’s OTT lineup promises something for every viewer.  

Top picks across platforms  
1. War 2 (Netflix, October 9)  
   Hrithik Roshan returns as rogue agent Kabir Dhaliwal in this explosive sequel. NTR Jr joins the cast as Vikram, a special ops officer tasked with neutralizing Kabir.  

2. Play Dirty (Prime Video, October 1)  
   Mark Wahlberg stars as Parker, a master thief drawn into a high-stakes heist. LaKeith Stanfield plays Grofield, his unpredictable partner.  

3. Madharaasi (Prime Video, October 1)  
   Sivakarthikeyan leads this Tamil action thriller about arms smuggling and a covert NIA mission.  

4. Pharma (JioHotstar, October 24)  
   Nivin Pauly makes his web series debut in this gripping medical drama set against the backdrop of pharmaceutical corruption.  

5. The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix, October 10)  
   Keira Knightley headlines this psychological thriller about a journalist aboard a luxury cruise where things go eerily wrong.  

6. Kantara Chapter 1 (Prime Video, October 30)  
   Rishab Shetty’s prequel to the blockbuster Kantara explores the origins of folklore and forest conflict in coastal Karnataka.  

7. India’s Got Talent Season 11 (SonyLIV, October 4)  
   The beloved reality show returns with fresh acts and celebrity judges, showcasing India’s diverse talent pool.  

Sources: iDiva, WION, OTTPlay