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October 2025 gave fans plenty of options. Major platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar dropped fresh titles that topped the charts. From intense thrillers to emotional dramas, fans have endless choices. From Hrithik Roshan’s War to Steve, featuring Cillian Murphy, there is a lot to pick from. Lokah, Kantara, and Franchise Buzz One of the biggest highlights was Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra on JioHotstar. Produced by Dulquer Salmaan, the Malayalam superhero film blended emotion, myth, and action. Set in Bengaluru’s dark underworld of human trafficking, it introduced a powerful new hero and laid the groundwork for a bigger franchise. The main lead is played by Kalyani Priyadarshan, with Naslen and Sandy Master in key roles. With a sequel already being made, Lokah is shaping up to be a cinematic universe fans will follow for years. Kantara Chapter 1 on Prime Video also created buzz. Rishab Shetty expanded his popular world by diving deeper into themes of roots, legacy, and faith. The stunning visuals and emotional storytelling made it even more immersive than the first film, enriching the connection viewers already had with the series. On Netflix, War 2 brought Hrithik Roshan back as Major Kabir Dhaliwal. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film paired him with Jr NTR as Vikram in an epic spy adventure. The movie balanced thrilling action scenes with heartfelt moments, making it one of the most talked-about Indian films of the year. Thrillers, Romance, and Real Stories Prime Video’s Madharaasi stood out as a Tamil psychological thriller with Sivakarthikeyan and Vidyut Jammwal. The film explored mental health and morality through a story of crime and survival. Cillian Murphy’s Netflix drama Steve followed a troubled school headmaster fighting his own demons, giving viewers a deep and emotional performance. The Apprentice on Lionsgate Play also turned heads with Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong portraying Donald Trump’s rise in 1970s New York, mixing ambition and power with raw storytelling. October’s mix didn’t stop there. Romance bloomed with Culpa Nuestra (Our Fault), while Telugu viewers got an intense ride with They Call Him OG. The cheerful Param Sundari, action-packed Baaghi 4, and star-filled Hollywood thriller A House of Dynamite, starring Glenn Close and Idris Elba, added even more flavour to the month. On Zee5, Bhagwat is a mythological political drama set in modern India. It combined the spiritual philosophy with the fights for power in the contemporary world. Kurukshetra on Netflix reimagined the Mahabharata as an animated, futuristic war saga, combining powerful visuals with intense action and complex moral themes. A New Era for Streaming This October’s lineup proved that streaming content has reached a new level of quality. From Indian myth and modern love to global dramas, the range of ideas and talent stood out. The mix of emotion and imagination showed how storytellers are now creating for audiences that span languages and cultures. With strong performances and bolder themes, October 2025 marked an exciting step forward for entertainment, and viewers around the world were ready for it.
