Friday OTT releases of the week: Blast to The Bear Season 5 to Perfect Family, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5

If the soaring temperatures have convinced you that staying indoors is the best weekend plan, OTT platforms have arrived with plenty of fresh entertainment. Whether you’re in the mood for high-octane action, an emotional family drama, a gripping reality competition or a behind-the-scenes documentary, this week’s releases have something for everyone. From Arjun Sarja’s action-packed Blast to the return of the critically acclaimed The Bear with Season 5, here’s a look at the new movies and shows you can stream this Friday.

New Friday OTT releases of the week

Blast – Netflix
Released on June 25, Blast is a Tamil action thriller led by Arjun Sarja, Abhirami, and Preity Mukhundhan. The story follows a family trained in martial arts that finds itself battling a dangerous gang to protect their loved ones. The film is available in Tamil, Hindi (as Blast Zone), Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

The Bear Season 5 – JioHotstar
Premiering on June 25, the fifth season of The Bear brings back Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri. This time, Carmy steps away from the restaurant business to deal with his personal struggles, while Sydney takes over the kitchen and faces new challenges. The award-winning series continues its mix of emotional storytelling and fast-paced kitchen drama.

Baahubali: The Torchbearer – Netflix
Fans of the Baahubali franchise have another reason to celebrate this week. Baahubali: The Torchbearer is a documentary marking 10 years of the blockbuster franchise. Featuring filmmaker SS Rajamouli along with stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah Bhatia, the documentary takes viewers behind the scenes and revisits the making of one of Indian cinema’s biggest success stories.

Perfect Family – SonyLIV
Streaming from June 26, Perfect Family is a Hindi family drama featuring Gulshan Devaiah, Neha Dhupia, Manoj Pahwa, Girija Oak Godbole, Seema Pahwa, and Kaveri Seth. The series centres on the Karkaria family, whose seemingly happy life hides years of unresolved conflicts, misunderstandings and emotional baggage. It explores how relationships are tested when long-buried issues finally come to the surface.

Alliance – Prime Video
Also arriving on June 26, Alliance is a new Hindi reality show hosted by Kunal Kemmu. The competition begins with 16 contestants entering as pairs, but the rules quickly change as alliances shift throughout the game. With strategy, unexpected twists and social gameplay playing a major role, the series promises a different kind of reality show where trust can change at any moment.

Whether you’re planning a movie marathon or looking for a new series to binge over the weekend, this week’s OTT lineup offers a mix of action, drama, reality entertainment and nostalgia across Netflix, JioHotstar, SonyLIV and Prime Video.