The second week of November brings a particularly crowded streaming calendar, with campus murders, larger-than-life action heroes, supernatural horror, political conspiracies and historical dramas competing
for attention. Shanaya Kapoor makes her digital debut with Student Of The Year: After Dark, which transforms the familiar St. Teresa’s setting into the backdrop for a murder mystery. Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, while the third season of The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power takes Middle-earth deeper into war as Sauron moves closer to forging the One Ring.
Elsewhere, Diane Morgan returns to interrogate the history of filmmaking with her customary bewilderment in Cunk On Cinema, Brad Pitt battles the Alaskan wilderness alongside his dog in Heart Of The Beast, and Jessica Chastain headlines the supernatural horror Other Mommy. The week also includes Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s period drama Ranabaali, a documentary about photographer Richard Avedon, and the final season of The Empress. Here is a detailed look at the movies and series arriving on OTT platforms between November 10 and November 15.
Student Of The Year: After Dark – JioHotstar, November 13
St. Teresa’s has always been a place where privilege, ambition and competition dictate the social hierarchy. This time, however, the stakes extend considerably beyond winning a coveted student title.
Director Reema Maya takes the established Student Of The Year franchise into unfamiliar territory with a mystery thriller that trades its traditional campus romance for murder, suspicion and dangerous secrets.
Shanaya Kapoor makes her streaming debut alongside Divik Sharma in a story that begins when a young woman is discovered dead on the grounds of the prestigious institution. Her death disrupts the carefully maintained image of St. Teresa’s, exposing the possibility that something far more sinister has been operating beneath its polished exterior.
As the investigation progresses, relationships among the students become increasingly difficult to decipher. Rivalries that might once have been dismissed as ordinary campus politics acquire more disturbing implications, while the institution’s culture of competition takes on a threatening new meaning.
The series retains the familiar setting but approaches it through an entirely different genre, transforming the school into a place where uncovering the truth may be just as dangerous as concealing it.
Jailer 2 – Prime Video, November 12
Retirement continues to prove an exceptionally dangerous proposition for Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.
Rajinikanth reprises his role as the formidable former jailer in Nelson Dilipkumar’s sequel, which once again places his family in the path of a powerful criminal syndicate.
Having already demonstrated that his seemingly quiet existence conceals a capacity for extraordinary violence, Muthuvel finds himself drawn into another confrontation when a new threat emerges. Protecting those closest to him requires returning to the methods and connections that made him such a feared adversary.
The sequel brings together an expansive ensemble, including Mohanlal, Vijay Sethupathi, Shivarajkumar, SJ Suryah, Hrithik Roshan, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty.
With its combination of underworld rivalries, family stakes and Rajinikanth’s commanding screen presence, the action drama arrives on Prime Video in five languages.
The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 3 – Prime Video, November 11
Five years have passed since the fall of Eregion, and Middle-earth is no longer merely anticipating war. It is living through one.
Sauron has consolidated his position in Mordor, commanding his growing forces from the newly completed tower of Barad-dûr. His ambitions now centre on forging the One Ring, the instrument through which he hopes to establish absolute dominion over the other races.
The surviving Elves are defending Lindon and Rivendell, while the Dwarves have withdrawn into the depths of Khazad-dûm. Across the continent, the realms of Men, Elves and Wizards face the increasingly urgent task of overcoming their divisions before Sauron’s armies become impossible to resist.
The third season expands the conflict beyond individual kingdoms as political alliances and ancient loyalties are tested against the approaching darkness.
Jamie Campbell Bower joins the ensemble as Celeborn, Galadriel’s long-lost love, introducing another personal dimension to a story increasingly defined by the enormous consequences of Sauron’s rise.
Cunk On Cinema – Netflix, November 15
Philomena Cunk has previously attempted to explain human civilisation and the mysteries of existence. Now she turns her attention towards cinema, an art form whose history is unlikely to emerge entirely unscathed.
Diane Morgan reprises her role as the spectacularly uninformed documentary presenter in this three-part mockumentary created by Charlie Brooker.
The series follows Cunk through the history of filmmaking, beginning with the invention of the camera and progressing towards contemporary developments such as artificial intelligence.
Naturally, her approach involves asking industry professionals questions that are delivered with absolute seriousness despite being fundamentally ridiculous.
Director Michael Bay, actor Benedict Cumberbatch and screenwriter Steven E. de Souza are among those appearing in the series, providing professional expertise that Cunk’s distinctive interviewing style may or may not allow them to communicate.
The comedy once again relies on the contrast between meticulous documentary presentation and a host whose confidence in her own understanding remains gloriously disconnected from reality.
Ranabaali – Netflix, November 13 (Unconfirmed)
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna reunite for a Telugu period action drama that revisits a turbulent chapter of Indian history.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali is set during British colonial rule and draws inspiration from events in the Rayalaseema region during the Great Madras Famine of the 1870s.
Vijay plays a rebellious warrior confronting the circumstances surrounding his people, while Rashmika portrays his wife, Jayamma. Their relationship unfolds against a period marked by widespread hardship and colonial authority.
Arnold Vosloo appears as the antagonist, adding another adversarial presence to the central conflict.
The film has been linked to a November 13 streaming release after a Netflix social media post reportedly mentioned the date before being deleted. However, Netflix has not officially confirmed the premiere, so the proposed release remains tentative.
Other Mommy – Apple TV And Prime Video, November 10 (Buy Or Rent)
An imaginary friend is supposed to remain imaginary. The entity at the centre of Other Mommy has no intention of respecting that distinction.
Jessica Chastain and Jay Duplass lead this supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage and produced by James Wan.
Adapted from Josh Malerman’s novel, the story follows a troubled family whose domestic tensions take a frightening turn when a young girl’s apparently imaginary companion begins manifesting in the real world.
What initially appears to be a child’s fantasy soon reveals itself as a malevolent presence with an unnerving objective: replacing the family’s mother.
As the entity grows more manipulative and violent, the household becomes the setting for a struggle over identity, trust and parental attachment. The supernatural threat exploits the family’s existing fractures, turning an already unstable domestic environment into something considerably more dangerous.
Heart Of The Beast – BookMyShow Stream, Apple TV And Prime Video, November 10 (Buy Or Rent)
Brad Pitt finds himself fighting for survival in the Alaskan wilderness in this David Ayer-directed thriller, where his only companion is a dog that once served beside him.
Pitt plays James Belmont, a retired Special Forces officer whose plane crashes in an isolated stretch of Alaska.
Stranded with his combat dog Odin, James faces a punishing 58-mile journey towards civilisation. The terrain is hostile, the weather unforgiving and the threat of wolves adds another layer of danger to an already desperate situation.
His injuries make every mile more difficult, forcing him to draw upon the survival skills developed during his military career.
But the film’s emotional centre lies in the relationship between James and Odin, whose loyalty becomes indispensable as the pair struggle against exhaustion, physical trauma and the unforgiving environment separating them from safety.
The Empress Season 3 – Netflix, November 12
The Habsburg monarchy faces mounting instability as The Empress returns for its third and final season.
Devrim Lingnau reprises her role as Elisabeth, while Philip Froissant returns as Emperor Franz, whose experiences during the Sardinian War have left him profoundly changed.
The emperor returns to court burdened by the deaths of soldiers under his command, while the political order surrounding the imperial family becomes increasingly fragile.
Within the palace, Elisabeth faces pressures of her own. The demand to produce a male heir continues shaping expectations around her marriage, while a devastating personal loss further strains her relationship with Franz.
As political turmoil intensifies, Elisabeth finds herself caught between the obligations imposed upon her as empress and the desires she has repeatedly been expected to suppress.
The concluding season brings these conflicts together as the young imperial couple confronts the personal consequences of a monarchy struggling to preserve its authority.
The Body – Netflix, November 11
A Halloween initiation at a Catholic school becomes the starting point for a supernatural crisis in this eight-episode psychological horror series.
Created by Quinn Shephard, The Body follows a group of rebellious teenage girls whose participation in a high-school dance-team initiation goes disastrously wrong.
The incident is followed by disturbing prophetic visions that begin affecting the students, leaving them unable to determine whether they are witnessing genuine glimpses of the future or experiencing something far more psychologically destructive.
As the visions spread, panic begins consuming the surrounding community. What initially appears to be an isolated episode of teenage hysteria develops into a much larger disturbance, with fear and suspicion spreading through the small town.
Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, Geena Meszaros, Sofia Wylie and Nnamdi Asomugha feature in the ensemble as the series examines how quickly a community can unravel when inexplicable experiences begin challenging its understanding of reality.
Being Heumann – Apple TV, November 13
One of the defining protests in the American disability rights movement receives a dramatic retelling in this adaptation of activist Judy Heumann’s memoir.
Ruth Madeley portrays Heumann, who helps lead a coalition of disability rights activists during the historic 1977 occupation of a federal building.
The protesters are demanding the implementation of crucial civil rights protections, but bureaucratic delays and political resistance threaten to prolong their struggle.
As the sit-in stretches across several weeks, the activists must contend with the physical demands of remaining inside the building while maintaining pressure on the government.
Mark Ruffalo plays the United States Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, while Dylan O’Brien portrays a television journalist who embeds himself with the protesters to document their campaign.
The film follows the determination required to sustain a protest in which simply remaining present becomes a powerful act of resistance.
The Chosen Season 6 – Prime Video, November 15
The penultimate season of The Chosen narrows its focus to the final 24 hours of Jesus of Nazareth’s earthly life.
Creator Dallas Jenkins returns to helm the historical drama, with Jonathan Roumie reprising his central role.
The new episodes follow the events of Good Friday, beginning with Judas’s betrayal and moving towards the arrest, trial and crucifixion.
Rather than spreading its narrative across an extended period, the season concentrates on the decisions and confrontations surrounding these final hours, examining the experiences of Jesus and the people closest to him as the events unfold.
Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel and Luke Dimyan return, alongside Paul Ben-Victor as King Herod and Andrew James Allen as Pontius Pilate.
The concentrated timeline places familiar biblical events within a sustained dramatic narrative, setting the stage for the series’ eventual conclusion.
Heartland – Netflix, November 13
Nashville’s music industry becomes the backdrop for a missing-person investigation in this mystery thriller written and directed by Shana Feste.
Jessica Chastain stars as Misty Jones, a former country music superstar whose life has moved away from the prominence she once enjoyed.
Her circumstances change abruptly when her niece disappears without explanation.
Determined to find her, Misty begins investigating the disappearance herself, gradually entering the criminal networks operating beneath the city’s polished musical reputation.
The search brings her into contact with people and circumstances far removed from the public-facing glamour of the country music business.
John Hawkes, Carter Faith, Garrett Hedlund, Jennifer Nettles and Ross Lynch feature in the ensemble as Misty’s personal investigation develops into a confrontation with the darker forces surrounding Nashville.
The Third Murder – ManoramaMAX, November 13
Two seemingly unrelated murders leave investigators confronting a disturbing pattern in this Malayalam crime thriller.
The case begins when a businessman is killed in a manner strikingly similar to the earlier murder of a local drug peddler.
DYSP Christy, played by Saiju Kurup, suspects the resemblance is more than coincidence and recruits a former police officer to help investigate.
As the two follow the evidence, their attention shifts towards a troubled teenager whose relationship with his eccentric father is marked by deep conflict.
The discovery introduces new possibilities about the motives behind the killings, forcing the investigators to reconsider the connections between the victims.
With the possibility of another murder looming, Christy and his unlikely partner must identify the person responsible before the pattern claims another life.
Never Surrender – Netflix, November 12
A retired soldier hoping to spend his remaining years in peace discovers that his violent past has followed him into an isolated village.
Lukman Sardi stars as Eyang Hari in this Indonesian action thriller.
Having withdrawn from his former life, Hari now lives with his two grandchildren, far from the conflicts that once defined his existence.
His fragile tranquillity ends when a ruthless criminal syndicate from Jakarta tracks the family down and launches an assault on their home.
With no immediate help available, Hari must rely upon military instincts and combat skills he believed he had left behind.
The confrontation also forces him to revisit the psychological scars associated with his past, turning the defence of his grandchildren into both a physical struggle and an intensely personal reckoning.
Alicia’s Law – Netflix, November 11
A woman’s carefully constructed life collapses when her powerful husband becomes the centre of a national scandal.
Fernanda Castillo stars as Alicia in this Mexican adaptation of the acclaimed legal drama The Good Wife.
Alicia has spent years away from professional legal practice, but her circumstances change when her husband, a Supreme Court justice played by Juan Manuel Bernal, is imprisoned following a highly publicised corruption and sex scandal.
Suddenly responsible for rebuilding her family’s stability, she returns to the legal profession after a prolonged absence.
The transition forces her to confront both the practical difficulties of re-entering a demanding career and the emotional consequences of a marriage whose public collapse has exposed her to intense scrutiny.
Released in two parts, the first season follows Alicia’s attempts to reclaim professional independence while navigating the complicated moral and personal choices created by her husband’s downfall.
Bandra – ZEE5, November 13
The glamour of the Hindi film industry and the violence of the criminal underworld intersect in this Malayalam romantic gangster drama.
Directed by Arun Gopy, Bandra stars Dileep as Alexander Aala Dominic, a businessman whose life becomes entangled with that of Tara Janaki, an actress played by Tamannaah Bhatia.
Set partly against the backdrop of Bollywood in the 1990s, the film explores a world where celebrity, influence and organised crime occupy overlapping spaces.
Alexander and Tara’s relationship becomes central to a narrative shaped by the competing demands of romance and the dangerous environments surrounding them.
Dino Morea, Mamta Mohandas, R Sarathkumar and Siddique feature in the supporting cast.
Originally released theatrically in 2023, the film now arrives on the streaming platform.
Murder In Galicia – Netflix, November 13
A violent home invasion becomes the starting point for a disturbing investigation in this Spanish true-crime limited series inspired by a 2015 case.
The story begins when a woman is brutally attacked inside her home and left severely injured.
As she fights for her life in intensive care, investigators begin examining the circumstances surrounding the assault.
One local officer becomes increasingly suspicious of the victim’s husband, believing he may have orchestrated the attack rather than merely survived its consequences.
The investigation becomes a race against time as authorities attempt to gather evidence and overcome bureaucratic obstacles while ensuring the woman remains protected.
Tristán Ulloa and Carlos Blanco lead the ensemble in a drama that examines the danger of domestic violence alongside the institutional challenges involved in preventing further harm.
Avedon – Netflix, November 11
Few photographers altered the visual language of fashion and portraiture as decisively as Richard Avedon.
Ron Howard’s documentary, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, examines the photographer’s extraordinary career and his influence on the way public figures, models and ordinary individuals have been represented through images.
Drawing upon archival footage and interviews, the film traces Avedon’s movement between commercial fashion photography and stark portraiture that stripped away decorative distractions to confront the personality of the subject.
Calvin Klein, Isabella Rossellini and Twiggy are among the figures contributing perspectives on his work and legacy.
The documentary explores how Avedon challenged established conventions while operating within industries that were themselves undergoing enormous cultural change.
Allen – Netflix, November 12
Twenty years after his alien best friend mysteriously disappeared, Petey has still not managed to put the loss behind him.
T.J. Power leads this Australian science-fiction comedy from Ludo Studio, the team behind Bluey, in its first feature-length production.
Petey’s inability to move on eventually leads him to construct a makeshift satellite, an improbable project that unexpectedly succeeds in summoning his extraterrestrial companion back to Earth.
Their reunion initially promises the emotional closure Petey has spent two decades seeking.
But the alien has returned carrying a secret of enormous consequence, one that could place the entire planet in danger.
The film transforms a childhood friendship into the foundation of a science-fiction adventure in which reconnecting with the past creates a very immediate threat to the future.
The Christmas Switch – Netflix, November 12
Two sisters decide to escape their own lives by temporarily stepping into each other’s in this Swedish holiday romantic comedy.
Real-life twins Felice and Happy Jankell play siblings whose personalities and circumstances could scarcely be more different.
With Christmas approaching, the sisters agree to exchange lives, hoping the unfamiliar surroundings will provide a break from their respective problems.
But inhabiting somebody else’s world means confronting relationships, expectations and unfinished business that cannot simply be ignored.
As the arrangement continues, both women begin reassessing the choices that brought them to their present circumstances, while unexpected romantic possibilities complicate the experiment.
Directed by Adam Pålsson, the film also features Christian Fandango Sundgren, Anastasios Soulis and Celie Sparre.
The Gospel Of Christmas – Netflix, November 11
The festive season becomes a test of faith for a New York pastor in this holiday musical written and directed by Tyler Perry.
Fantasia Barrino and Durrell “Tank” Babbs lead the film, which follows a pastor struggling with a profound spiritual crisis at precisely the time his community expects him to provide reassurance.
His family is facing difficulties of its own, while members of his congregation and the surrounding neighbourhood are dealing with mounting personal challenges.
As Christmas approaches, the pastor must confront his own doubts while attempting to remain a source of guidance for those who depend upon him.
The musical uses its holiday setting to examine faith, responsibility and the emotional demands of supporting others when one’s own convictions are under strain.
