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Indian Idol 16 Premieres Oct 18; Faces Off Against Banned Cannes Film & 12 New OTT Releases

Anamika Rajput | 3 min read | 4 weeks ago | Oct 17, 2025 10:29 am IST
Indian Idol 16 Premieres Oct 18; Faces Off Against Banned Cannes Film & 12 New OTT Releases

Got any plans this weekend? Well, you might want to cancel them. Because your streaming queue is about to explode. This isn’t just any weekend; it’s the pre-Diwali entertainment blitz, and every platform is dropping something big.

Look, it’s a tidal wave of new shows and movies hitting your screens between October 17 and October 20. From blockbuster sequels to gritty crime thrillers and reality TV’s grand return, there’s a lot to unpack. You’re going to need a game plan. Seriously, a lot.

The Big TV Return: Indian Idol 16

First up, the one everyone’s talking about. Indian Idol 16 is back. The singing competition premieres on October 18, 2025, ready to take over your weekend nights on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. It’s a whole new season of powerhouse voices.

So who’s in the judge’s chair this time? You’ve got the classic duo of Vishal Dadlani and Shreya Ghoshal, but they’re joined by rapper Badshah, which should really shake things up. And here’s a little twist, the legendary Udit Narayan is also involved in a “unique role.” What does that even mean? We’ll have to tune in to find out.

But That’s Just the Start

But honestly, Indian Idol isn’t the only major player this weekend. A film that made waves at the Cannes Film Festival, “Santosh,” is finally getting a release. It was the UK’s Oscar entry but was blocked from Indian theaters because of its controversial story about police brutality. You can stream it on Lionsgate Play starting October 17.

Feeling more of a reality TV vibe? JioHotstar is launching what they’re calling “India’s first fashion business reality show.” It’s called “Pitch To Get Rich,” and the judges are Karan Johar and Akshay Kumar. Yeah, that’s a heavyweight panel. It starts streaming on October 20.

And if you’re a fan of crime thrillers, ZEE5 has you covered. “Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas” stars Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar, dropping on October 17. The title alone sounds intense, right?

Your Full Weekend Watchlist

It’s almost too much to keep track of. So, to make it easy for you, here’s a quick rundown of everything else dropping this pre-Diwali weekend. Get your watchlist ready.

  • Baaghi 4: The action franchise continues on Amazon Prime Video (Oct 17).
  • Final Destination: Bloodlines: More creative death scenes, this time on JioHotstar (Oct 16).
  • Greater Kalesh: A comedy-drama hitting Netflix (Oct 17).
  • Kishkindhapuri: A Telugu horror film for those who love a good scare (Oct 17).
  • Mirage: A new mystery streaming on Sony LIV (Oct 20).
  • Spice It Up: A new chat show to add to your list (Oct 17).
  • Elumale: Another release dropping on October 17.

So, the real question is, what are you watching first? Will it be the soaring vocals of Indian Idol, the forbidden story of “Santosh,” or maybe a high-octane action flick? Let us know what’s at the top of your list!