Friday OTT releases of the week (April 13-18): ‘Assi’, ‘Roommates’, ‘Matka King’ dominate the line-up
Here, take a look at the top OTT releases of Friday, April 17, 2026 on your streaming platform. Dive into Vijay Varma’s thrilling crime drama ‘Matka King’ Kritika Kamra and Sai Tamhankar; Get ready for the intense legal film ‘Assi’ starring Taapsee Pannu And one-eyed Kusruti; or ‘The Bride!’ Taste the! Christian Bale And Jessie BuckleyGothic romance. We’ve selected these exciting new titles; Browse the full list and save your weekend picks.
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Streaming Platform: Zee5Release date: February 20, 2026Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha have reunited for ‘Assi’, an intense courtroom thriller after ‘Mulk’ (2018) and ‘Thappad’ (2020). This parameter follows (Kani Kushruti), a dedicated school teacher is plunged into a fierce legal battle after a devastating attack. With the steadfast support of her fierce lawyer Raavi (Pannu), she fights a corrupt and unjust system to claim her justice.
‘Roommates’
Streaming Platform: NetflixRelease date: April 17, 2026Chandler LeVack directs ‘Roommates’, a hilarious comedy dealing with the ups and downs of college. It focuses on Devon, an innocent freshman who immediately clicks with his roommate Celeste. Things start off great, but minor skirmishes soon turn into hilarious passive-aggressive drama. Sadie Sandler and Chloe East star.
‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’
Streaming Platform: NetflixRelease date: March 19, 2026Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’ hits theaters on March 19, 2026, ahead of its original plan. Directed by Harish Shankar, this action-packed thriller is now live on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
‘Matka King’
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime VideoRelease date: April 17, 2026Nagraj Manjule, the genius behind ‘Sairat’, presents ‘Matka King’, an intriguing crime saga. At its center is Vijay Varma as Brij Bhatti, a shrewd cotton merchant who invents Matka, an exciting numbers lottery that unites high society with the masses. As it spreads across India, Brij is drawn into a whirlpool of underworld crime, corruption and fierce feuds. The powerhouse cast includes Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Vineet Kumar Singh and Gulshan Grover.
‘Bride!’
Streaming Platform: BookMyShow StreamRelease date: March 6, 2026Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ Turns ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ (1935) into a dark Gothic romance. An isolated Frankenstein’s monster, craving connection, a scientist has resurrected a murdered woman (Jessie Buckley). She’s freed from her destiny, connecting with Frank (Christian Bale) in a way no one saw coming. Their spark turns into chaos, sparking a wave of reckless crime and they go on the run as wanted rebels. The cast shines with Peter Sarsgaard, annette beningJake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz.
‘Alpha Males Season 5’
Streaming Platform: NetflixRelease date: April 17, 2026Alberto and Laura Caballero’s Spanish gem Alpha Males scores a season 5 on Netflix that’s packed with laughs. Watch Pedro, Luis, Raul and Santi grapple with the chaos of a breakup and babysitting, redefining man-code in their “Patriarchal Pact” crash pad. At the same time, Luz, Daniela and Esther grapple with career challenges as well as their personal ups and downs.