The first week of October 2026 brings fresh movies and web series to OTT platforms, with October 2 offering a couple of notable options for Hindi-speaking viewers. From Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi’s crime drama Pooja Meri Jaan to Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit in Hindi, here are the titles to watch.
Pooja Meri Jaan – ZEE5
Release Date: October 2, 2026
OTT Platform: ZEE5
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime Drama/Thriller
Star Cast: Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi, Vikram Singh Chauhan, Vijay Raaz and Chaitanya Vyas
Pooja Meri Jaan is the major Hindi-language OTT release arriving on October 2. The film stars Mrunal Thakur in the title role, with Huma Qureshi, Vikram Singh Chauhan and Vijay Raaz in important roles. It is directed by Navjot Gulati and produced under Maddock Films.
The story revolves around Pooja and explores themes involving obsession, fear, rejection and the consequences of relationships turning dangerous. ZEE5 lists the film as a Hindi crime drama and confirms its streaming date as October 2, 2026.
The movie had been completed several years earlier but remained unreleased before finally getting its digital premiere. Its combination of Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi makes it one of the prominent Hindi titles arriving during the October 2 OTT weekend.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit – JioHotstar
Release Date: October 2, 2026
OTT Platform: JioHotstar
Languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi
Star Cast: Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt, Srinda and Bindu Panicker
Although originally a Malayalam film, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit will also be available in Hindi, making it another option for Hindi OTT viewers. JioStar has officially confirmed its October 2 streaming date and the availability of five language versions.
Directed by Girish A.D., the romantic comedy follows Ashley and her family after they move to Angamaly, where she develops a relationship with her neighbour Justin, played by Nivin Pauly. The film also features Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan and several other actors.
October 2 OTT Watchlist
For viewers specifically looking for Hindi OTT content, Pooja Meri Jaan is the principal Hindi-language release, while Bethlehem Kudumba Unit provides a multilingual option with a Hindi version. Both are scheduled to stream on October 2, 2026.
