What to Stream in October 2026: Reporting Live, Dupahiya Season 2, Akka, Sardar 2 and More
Parineeti Chopra's investigative drama, the return of Dupahiya and new Telugu and Tamil titles headline the month on Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5 and JioHotstar.
Not everyone wants to fight the festive crowds at the cinema. Here is what is arriving on India's main streaming platforms this October. Dates are as listed by the platforms and trade sites and can change, so check the app before planning a binge.
Hindi
- _Reporting Live_ (Netflix, October 9): Parineeti Chopra plays a young reporter who becomes entangled in an illegal sand-mining racket while chasing a story.
- _Dupahiya_ season 2 (Prime Video, October 1): the return of the village comedy-drama.
- _Pooja Meri Jaan_ (ZEE5, October 2).
- _#Love_ (Netflix, October 2).
- _Akka_ (Netflix, October 30): closing out the month.
Telugu and Tamil
- _Sardar 2_ (Prime Video, October 1): a larger-scale sequel to the Tamil spy thriller, arriving after its theatrical run.
- _Least Eligible Bachelor_ (ETV Win and Netflix, October 9): a Telugu release streaming on two platforms.
International
- _The Diplomat_ season 4 (Netflix, October 15): the political drama returns.
Reality TV
- _Bigg Boss_ Malayalam season 8 and _Bigg Boss Bangla_, hosted by Sourav Ganguly, continue on JioHotstar and their TV channels.
Tips for streaming smarter
- Rotate subscriptions: most platforms are monthly, so subscribe for the month your must-watch show arrives and pause afterwards.
- Check bundles: many mobile and broadband plans include one or more platforms at no extra cost.
- Use parental controls: set up a separate, PIN-protected profile for children, since much new content is rated for adults.
Prefer the big screen? See what is in theatres this October.
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