OTT Releases This Week: Mardaani 3, Pretty Lethal, The Housemaid and More to Watch This Weekend
By Radhika Sharma
Pune, 25 March 2026: If this weekend finds you battling high temperatures and waiting for the month to end finally, how about we help you through it with a great selection of OTT films hand-picked just for you:
Mardaani 3
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 27 March 2026
Genre: Action/Thriller/Crime
Synopsis: Starring Rani Mukerji, Mardaani 3 is the third instalment of the Mardaani series. The story follows ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy as she investigates a human trafficking racket to rescue 93 missing girls, highlighting the heinous crimes committed against women in the country.
O’ Romeo
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: 27 March 2026
Genre: Action/Thriller/Crime
Synopsis: O’ Romeo follows Ustara, a hitman in 1990s Mumbai, who becomes entangled with Afsha, a widow seeking revenge for her husband’s murder. As he helps her carry out targeted killings, he is drawn into a violent takedown of a powerful underworld network, where revenge, not romance, drives the story.
Pretty Lethal
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: 25 March 2026
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Synopsis: Starring Maddie Ziegler and Lana Condor, the film follows five ballerinas who take refuge at a secluded roadside inn during an unexpected detour, only to realise they are trapped by its mysterious owner, a former dancer obsessed with perfection. As tensions rise, they must survive a deadly game where discipline offers no protection.
Wicked: For Good
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: 21 March 2026
Genre: Fantasy/Musical
Synopsis: Wicked: For Good follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) after their paths diverge. As Elphaba is branded a villain and Glinda becomes the public face of Oz, growing political control and hidden truths test their friendship and reshape Oz’s future.
Chiraiya
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: 20 March 2026
Genre: Drama/Social Commentary
Synopsis: Chiraiya follows a young bride navigating life in a deeply patriarchal household, where her marriage strips her of agency and voice. As she confronts violations masked as tradition, the film traces her quiet but powerful journey toward autonomy.
The Housemaid
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: 19 March 2026
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Synopsis: Starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, The Housemaid follows Millie, a woman with a criminal past who becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple. As she navigates the wife’s erratic behaviour and the husband’s charm, she uncovers a pattern of abuse. She realises she has been drawn into a calculated setup that leads to a dangerous shift in power.
From gripping crime thrillers to revenge-driven narratives, this week’s OTT lineup offers something for every mood. Whether you’re in the mood for edge-of-your-seat suspense, imaginative fantasy, or thought-provoking storytelling, these picks are the perfect way to unwind and escape the heat this weekend. So sit back, grab some popcorn, hit play, and let the stories do the rest.
