New OTT Releases This Diwali Weekend (Nov 6-8, 2026): Yaga, Dilwali Diwali, I'm Game And More

The weekend's line-up has something for most kinds of viewers, from supernatural thrillers rooted in folklore to romantic dramas, crime stories and festive family films. Dulquer Salmaan returns with I'm Game, while Manoj Bajpayee stars in an adaptation of Aravind Adiga's Last Man in Tower. Netflix also brings a new film from acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong, alongside the family drama Dilwali Diwali.

Here are 11 movies and shows releasing on OTT platforms between November 5 and 8, 2026, worth adding to your watchlist.

Diwali reunions rarely go entirely to plan, and Dilwali Diwali builds its family drama around the complications of coming home. Directed by Ritesh Menon, the film follows a young man played by Mihir Ahuja who returns home for the festival, only to find himself caught in a tangle of generational expectations and emotional revelations.

Release date: November 5, 2026
Where to watch: Netflix

After the success of Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams' next project is Yaga, a Canadian series inspired by the Slavic legend of Baba Yaga. Noah Reid stars as a private investigator who travels to a remote coastal town to look into the disappearance of a fisheries heir (Williams). His search leads him to a mysterious university professor, played by Carrie-Anne Moss, and eventually a local cult with a connection to an ancient entity.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: Lionsgate Play

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia headline The Vvaan, this year's surprise hit inspired from the folklore surrounding the Van Devi Temple in Bihar. Malhotra plays Rishi, an atheist who returns to his ancestral village for Chhath Puja and finds himself at odds with its deeply rooted beliefs. His scepticism is put to the test when his family enters a sacred forest after sunset and confronts the legend of its guardian deity himself.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: Prime Video (available to buy and rent)

A Mumbai housing society becomes the setting for a bitter battle over money, property and the limits of human loyalty in Last Man in Tower. Adapted from Aravind Adiga's acclaimed novel, the Hindi drama centres on a real estate developer offering residents of an ageing cooperative building a substantial payout in exchange for agreeing to its demolition. Manoj Bajpayee plays a retired schoolteacher who refuses the deal, leaving his neighbours increasingly desperate to change his mind.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: ZEE5

Dulquer Salmaan takes on a supernatural action thriller with I'm Game, playing Dan John, a wealthy young man who gets into a serious accident. Following a hand transplant, Dan discovers his new limb appears to have a will of its own. Turns out, the hand belonged to a murdered cricketer, whose unfinished business puts him at odds with a powerful sports betting syndicate.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: JioHotstar

If you're in the mood for a romantic drama, Campus Drivers brings a French series adapted from the bestselling novels by C.S. Quill. The story follows Loïs, whose arrival in Belrose takes an unexpected turn when she meets Lane, the creator of the campus's most popular chauffeur app. Known for avoiding emotional attachments, Lane finds his carefully maintained distance challenged by their encounter.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: Prime Video

After an eight-year break from feature filmmaking, acclaimed South Korean director Lee Chang-dong returns with Possible Love. The drama follows two married couples whose lives intersect through a film project. One pair comprises a laid-off worker and his wife, while the other includes a documentary filmmaker and her husband. As their worlds overlap, the film explores the tensions between personal desires, marital expectations and the lives people imagine for themselves.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: Netflix

After spending years awaiting release, Nooru Kodi Vaanavil is finally heading straight to streaming. Directed by Sasi, the Tamil romantic drama stars Harish Kalyan and Siddhi Idnani as a young couple trying to hold on to their relationship amid family expectations and everyday pressures.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: ZEE5

Hiphop Tamizha Adhi returns with a sequel to his 2017 Tamil musical comedy, once again stepping into the role of an aspiring musician. In Meesaya Murukku 2, Jeeva's relationship with Laila becomes complicated when the son of a powerful film producer takes an interest in her.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: SonyLIV

Priyadarshan directs Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in Haiwaan, an official remake of the 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam. Khan plays a blind caretaker who discovers a dead body and becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Akshay Kumar plays the real culprit, a vengeful killer who put the caretaker in this situation.

Release date: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: SonyLIV

Based on Stephen King's novel, The Institute returns for a second season, picking up after the events of its first instalment. Luke and Tim continue their fight against a clandestine organisation which abducts children with psychic abilities and exploits them for precognitive predictions. The new season introduces Nolan Reeves, played by Alfie Allen, as the protagonists attempt to dismantle the organisation's remaining facilities.

Release date: November 8, 2026
Where to watch: MGM+ via Prime Video