A month of long weekends and festive celebrations, October is the perfect time to dive into a line-up of exciting new movies and shows. After all, what’s better than spending your downtime immersed in a carefully crafted world of your choice, where captivating characters and stories take you on an emotional whirlwind—with friends and family along for the ride!
Whether you’re looking to get together to enjoy a good scare or in the mood for something frivolous or frothy, or both, the movies and TV shows releasing this month have got it all and more.
Upcoming Movies And Series In October 2024
Here are 11 upcoming movies and TV shows releasing in October 2024:
The Signature
Starring the one and only Anupam Kher, The Signature is a Hindi adaptation of the much-loved Marathi film, Anumati. The story revolves around Arvind (played by Kher), a devoted husband whose life takes a heartbreaking turn when his wife, Madhu (Neena Kulkarni), ends up in a coma. With medical bills piling up and his family turning a blind eye, Arvind finds himself fighting an uphill battle, and the movie captures his journey of love, sacrifice and resilience. The cast also features Mahima Chaudhary, Ranvir Shorey and Annu Kapoor.
Release date: October 4, 2024
Where to watch: Zee5
Vettaiyan
Thalaiva is back in theatres this month, with his latest project, Vettaiyan. Joining him this time are Amitabh Bachchan and Fahadh Faasil, no less. Superstar Rajinikanth plays an encounter specialist in this one, so expect plenty of action from all three stars in the cast. The film also promises to address issues such as fake encounter killings, along with some other serious themes.
Release date: October 10, 2024
Citadel: Diana
The Italian offshoot of the Russo brothers’ spy series Citadel that starred Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden, Citadel: Diana is set in the year 2030 and is centred around Diana Cavalieri, a former agent of the global spy agency, Citadel. After the agency is brought down by the powerful enemy group, Manticore, Diana finds herself working undercover as a mole. The six-episode series stars Matilda De Angelis as Diana, alongside Lorenzo Cervasio, Maurizio Lombardi and Filippo Nigro. The show offers a gritty, hyper-realistic portrayal of Italy, stepping beyond stereotypes to showcase an unconventional city. Diana's journey of resilience and struggle makes her relatable, and the series explores themes of loyalty and identity, adding depth to the thrilling action.
Release date: October 10, 2024
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
CTRL
Vikramaditya Motwane’s next outing as a director, CTRL is a psychological thriller that digs into the dark side of both digital fame and the AI-powered world that’s fast becoming our everyday reality. Featuring Ananya Panday and Vihaan Samat in the lead roles, the film is centred around an influencer couple and what happens when one of them turns to an advanced AI app to take control of her life. The film will definitely make you question your dependence on technology, the picture-perfect lives we’re all guilty of putting online, and what could happen when the digital world merges with reality a bit too much.
Release date: October 4, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Lonely Planet
This is the newest addition to a new but fast-gaining-popularity genre of older women romancing younger men because why not! Set against the stunning backdrop of Morocco, the story follows Katherine Loewe (played by Laura Dern), a reclusive novelist grappling with a serious case of writer's block. When she heads to a fancy writers' retreat, she crosses paths with a younger guy (Liam Hemsworth) and what starts as a casual friendship quickly turns into a life-changing love affair.
Release date: October 11, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives
This guilty pleasure has definitely become the talk of the town. The third season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives now comes with a name change, and pits the OG cast against the new additions (Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Kalyani Saha Chawla and Shalini Passi), in some kind of a Mumbai vs Delhi scenario. Two distinct groups of women and double the drama — we know you’ll be keeping up!
Release date: October 18, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Venom: The Last Dance
For the lovers of MCU, we have both good and bad news. The good news is that the Spider-Man spin-off, Venom: The Last Dance, is just around the corner. The bad news is that this will be Tom Hardy’s last outing in this role. In this movie, Eddie and Venom are on the run, and things are getting tense. With both of their worlds closing in on them, this duo is faced with a tough choice that could spell the end of their wild ride together. Directed by Kelly Marcel, the film features Juno Temple and Alanna Ubach, along with Hardy.
Release date: October 25, 2024
Jigra
Gone are the days of brothers saving their sisters — as Jigra suggests, women are more than capable of protecting their younger siblings. In Vasan Bala’s new film, Alia Bhatt goes to hell and back to safeguard her brother, played by Vedang Raina, thereby challenging Bollywood’s traditional portrayal of women as mere victims. It’s a refreshing idea that aligns perfectly with the ongoing shift in women-oriented cinema in the country. Judging by the trailer, we’re expecting a grand-scale action movie where emotions and adrenaline both run high.
Release date: October 11, 2024
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Close on the heels of another horror-comedy franchise, Stree 2, comes Bhool Bhulaiyaa with its third outing, and the expectations are sky high. This time, Kartik Aaryan’s Rooh Baba is back at the haunted doors of the haveli to go toe-to-toe with Vidya Balan who returns to the franchise as Manjulika. Triptii Dimri plays the romantic lead and Madhuri Dixit is apparently part of the cast as well.
Release date: November 1, 2024
Singham Again
When you combine Rohit Shetty’s cop universe with the epic of Ramayana, what you have for yourself is India’s answer to the Avengers! Ajay Devgn is back as Singham and along with him are Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi and Ranveer Singh’s Simmba. The new additions to this cop force are Deepika Padukone and Tiger Shroff while Kareena Kapoor Khan reprises her role as Devgn’s lady love. There’s also Arjun Kapoor playing the Ravana-like menacing villain who abducts Kapoor Khan, thereby invoking the wrath and might of Devgn and Co.. The Ramayana references obviously make it an apt release for Diwali and it’ll be interesting to see what Shetty has done with this mammoth star cast.
Release date: November 1, 2024
Manvat Murders
There’s something particularly eerie about watching a TV show that’s based on a true crime story. Every twist and turn has taken place in real life and that further adds to the drama on screen. This is probably why OTT platforms are churning them out faster than we, the viewers, can keep up. SonyLIV’s Manvat Murders is one such show. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s rural Maharashtra, this crime thriller unveils a chilling true story. Ashutosh Gowariker takes on the role of DCP Ramakant Kulkarni, who leads a tense investigation into a series of brutal murders that plague the area. Based on Kulkarni’s autobiographical book, Footprints on the Sands of Crime, the series tells a gripping tale of deception, betrayal and hidden truths, revealing the darkest aspects of human nature.
Release date: October 4, 2024
Where to watch: SonyLIV