Exciting New Releases in Cinema and OTT This Week

This week is packed with thrilling cinematic experiences for movie lovers. The highly anticipated Hollywood film 'The Odyssey' is set to release in theaters, alongside intriguing titles like 'Rahun Main Tere Rubaru' and 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'. On the OTT front, viewers can look forward to series such as 'Murder 101', 'Ride or Die', and 'Raktanchal Season 3', along with films like 'Desire' and '23,000 Lives'. Don't miss out on this week's exciting lineup!

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 13, 2026, 08:35 IST

A Week Full of Cinematic Delights

This week promises to be thrilling for movie enthusiasts as the Hollywood film 'The Odyssey' prepares for its theatrical release. Alongside this, the films 'Rahun Main Tere Rubaru' and 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' are also set to debut. In addition to the big screen, various intriguing films and series will be available on OTT platforms. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect this week:

Murder 101
This series, as the name implies, revolves around a murder mystery. It draws inspiration from a long-unsolved murder case in the United States and is launching with three episodes. Alex Campbell stars in the lead role, and it will be available on Prime Video starting July 13.

'Teesri Begum'
This film is also part of this week's offerings on OTT. It will be available on the 'Waves' platform at no cost to viewers, streaming for free. Directed, written, and produced by K.C. Bokadia, it will start streaming on July 18, 2026.

Ride or Die
This action-comedy series focuses on the adventures of two friends and is set to release this week. It will be accessible on Amazon Prime Video from July 15, featuring performances by Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer.

Raktanchal Season 3
The third season of 'Raktanchal' is also making its debut this week. It will be available on Amazon MX Player, starting July 16, 2026. Directed by Ritam Srivastav, viewers can enjoy it without a subscription. The narrative, penned by Siddharth Mishra, is based on the real-life mafia events in Purvanchal, with the first season released in 2020 and the second in 2022.

Desire
'Desire' is another title on this week's OTT schedule, set to stream on Netflix from July 17, 2026. The film stars Ludwika Paleta and José María Yazpik, depicting a family's life that takes a dangerous emotional turn with the arrival of a swimming coach.

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'23,000 Lives'
This German drama film will also be available on Netflix starting July 17, 2026. It is based on the true story of a youth group named 'Jugend Rettet,' who raised funds to purchase an old ship and successfully saved over 23,000 lives in the Mediterranean Sea.

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