July 10, 2026

Weekend Watchlist: Ram Charan’s Peddi and Sunny Deol’s Ikka Lead New Streaming Lineup

LAST UPDATED: 10 July 2026, 03:30 PM IST | Fact Checked By: SpotlightersPost Editorial Team The second weekend of July 2026 delivers an exceptionally packed slate of new ott releases this week to digital screens. Major streaming networks have aligned their big budget titles to capture audiences looking for high-quality home entertainment during a season... Read More

LAST UPDATED: 10 July 2026, 03:30 PM IST | Fact Checked By: SpotlightersPost Editorial Team

The second weekend of July 2026 delivers an exceptionally packed slate of new ott releases this week to digital screens. Major streaming networks have aligned their big budget titles to capture audiences looking for high-quality home entertainment during a season of live sports.

From huge theatrical sports blockbusters to intense courtroom battles, this week’s lineup offers diverse options across regional and international languages.

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TL;DR:The best new ott releases this week include Ram Charan’s blockbusting sports drama Peddi (9 July on Netflix), Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna’s courtroom thriller Ikka (10 July on Netflix), and the return of Apple TV+’s heartwarming comedy Trying Season 5 (8 July). These major releases offer an outstanding mix of options to select your ultimate weekend watchlist.

[wp-image: weekend-ott-releases-july-2026.webp | ALT: Promotional poster collage showing Ram Charan in Peddi, Sunny Deol in Ikka, and Rafe Spall in Trying Season 5. | Source: Netflix / Apple TV+ Official]

Now Streaming: Fierce Courtroom Clashes and Raw Wrestling Action

Two of the biggest Indian releases of the week have landed on Netflix, offering viewers contrasting experiences of high stakes legal battles and deep rural sports drama, making it easier than ever to find something to stream on netflix.

Ikka: Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna Return for a New Courtroom Battle

The high stakes courtroom drama ‘Ikka’ marks a significant reunion for its lead actors, Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna. The duo last shared screen space nearly three decades ago in JP Dutta’s legendary 1997 war film, Border.

Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, as his second Netflix original following the acclaimed crime drama Maharaj (2024), the film, which has locked its Ikka Netflix release date for 10 July 2026, explores the complex ethics of the legal system.

The story follows Arjun Mehra, played by Deol, a celebrated lawyer with an impeccable reputation who is known as “Ikka” in legal circles]. His commitment to justice is tested when he is forced to defend Shauryamann Gaur, played by Khanna, a man Arjun had previously prosecuted and convicted]. The intense legal battle features a strong supporting cast, including Tillotama Shome as public prosecutor Madhura Banerjee and Dia Mirza as Arjun’s wife, Avantika.

Check out the latest weekend releases and official updates directly on Netflix India.

Peddi: Ram Charan’s ₹400-Crore Sports Epic Lands with Trims

Following a highly successful theatrical run where it grossed ₹400 crore globally, the Telugu sports action drama Peddi has made its digital debut.

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced on a grand budget of ₹300–350 crore, the film stars Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Shiva Rajkumar. Set in 1994, it tells the story of a talented rural cricketer who overcomes severe social discrimination and physical setbacks to reinvent himself as a wrestling champion and a para track athlete to secure legal recognition for his undocumented village.

The film received praise for its performances and its emotional soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman, its theatrical run faced public backlash over the perceived objectification of Janhvi Kapoor’s character, Achiyamma. Director Buchi Babu Sana formally apologised and edited out the controversial, hyper sexualised scenes.

Consequently, the version made available on Netflix features these specific cuts, presenting a more refined version of the rural sports epic.

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Local Pride & Deep Traditions: South Indian Streaming Highlights

Audiences seeking regional cinema have several high quality new Friday South Indian OTT Releases available this weekend across prominent regional platforms.

Balti (SonyLIV): Betrayal and Kabaddi on the Border

Directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam, Balti is an action-packed Malayalam sports thriller starring Shane Nigam and Shanthun Bhagyaraj.

The narrative follows Udhayan, a talented kabaddi champion whose life spirals out of control after he crosses an influential financier along the Kerala Tamil Nadu border. Sucked deep into a world of violent crime and gang rivalries, Udhayan must navigate personal loss and make difficult choices to survive. The film is available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

Parimala & Co (ZEE5): Jayaram and Urvashi’s Dark Comedy Reunion

The Tamil black comedy thriller Parimala & Co reunites beloved well known actors Jayaram and Urvashi on screen for the first time in over twenty years.

Directed by Pandiraaj, the story centers on a middle-class Chennai family whose peaceful life is shattered when a troublesome neighbor who was harassing their daughter is found dead. As a murder investigation begins, family secrets, old grudges, and mutual suspicions come to light. The film also features Mysskin, Yogi Babu, and Santosh Sobhan.

Land of Football (JioHotstar): Celebrating Kerala’s 70-Year Grassroots Legacy

Directed by Hasif Hakeem, Land of Football is a Malayalam sports documentary series that explores the state of Kerala’s generational passion for the game.

Rather than chasing professional celebrities, the documentary profiles local sevens tournaments, neighborhood rivalries, and the community traditions that have kept the sport alive for over 70 years. It provides an intimate look at how entire villages organize their lives around the sport.

Sing Geetham (Netflix): The Village That Speaks Only in Song

Directed by the legendary Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Sing Geetham is a Telugu fantasy-musical comedy starring Ayaan and Ahilya Bamroo.

Set in a remote village suffering from the effects of gold mining, the plot follows a strange, magical event that causes the entire community to communicate only through songs after a sacred ancient tree is destroyed. The film features special appearances by Vijay Deverakonda and Nivetha Pethuraj.

Uncomfortable Questions & International Heists: Global Streaming Picks

For international television fans, streaming platforms have delivered new seasons of critical favorites alongside global crime stories.

Trying Season 5 (Apple TV+): Comfort TV Returns with New Crossroads

The heartwarming British comedy Trying Season 5 returns for its fifth season, immediately tackling the cliffhanger of its predecessor.

Nikki, played by Esther Smith, and Jason, played by Rafe Spall, find their settled family life disrupted by the unexpected return of their adoptive children’s biological mother, Kat, played by Charlotte Riley.

As Princess, played by Scarlett Rayner, and Tyler, played by Cooper Turner, grow into teenagers with their own worries, the family must navigate a sensitive and emotional transition. The season also introduces Colin Morgan as Nikki’s charming new travel-industry colleague, Kerry.

Discover new seasons of your favorite heartwarming comedies and global dramas streaming now on Apple TV+. 🍏📺

The Apartment Job (Netflix) & The Westies (Prime Video): High-Stakes Crimes

International crime thrillers lead the weekend’s movie slate. Netflix’s South Korean comedy-thriller The Apartment Job, starring Ji Sung and Ha Yoon Kyung, follows a former gang leader and a young lawyer who hatched a plan to steal a luxury apartment complex’s reserve fund by winning a resident association election.

On Prime Video, The Westies, directed by Alan Taylor and Chris Grismer and starring J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver, chronicles the violent rise of an Irish-American gang battling the Italian mafia in 1980s Hell’s Kitchen.

New OTT Releases This Week Matrix

Table 1: Weekend OTT Release Matrix (July 6–12, 2026)

Film / Series Title	OTT Platform	Release Date (2026)	Primary Genre	Audio / Dubbed Languages Available	Source
Sing Geetham	Netflix	8 July	Fantasy Musical	Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada	Economic Times
Trying Season 5	Apple TV+	8 July	Comedy	English	Collider
Peddi	Netflix	9 July	Sports Action	Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada	Economic Times
Ikka	Netflix	10 July	Legal Thriller	Hindi	Economic Times
Balti	SonyLIV	10 July	Sports Thriller	Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi	Economic Times
Parimala & Co	ZEE5	10 July	Dark Comedy	Tamil, Telugu	Esquire India
Land of Football	JioHotstar	10 July	Documentary	Malayalam	Economic Times
The Apartment Job	Netflix	11 July	Crime Comedy	Korean, English	Esquire India
The Westies	Prime Video	12 July	Gangster Drama	English	Business Standard

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where can I stream Ram Charan’s sports movie Peddi on OTT?

Peddi began streaming on Netflix on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in its original Telugu language along with Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada dubs.

2. What was the controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s role in Peddi?

During its theatrical run, the film faced public criticism regarding the perceived objectification and invasive camera angles of Janhvi’s character, Achiyamma. Director Buchi Babu Sana apologised and edited out the controversial sections for the Netflix streaming version.

3. When is Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna’s courtroom drama Ikka releasing on OTT?

Ikka is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Netflix on Friday, 10 July 2026].

4. Who directed the courtroom thriller Ikka?

The legal drama has been directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, marking his second original project with Netflix.

5. Where can I watch the sports thriller Balti, and what languages does it support?

Balti is streaming on SonyLIV from 10 July 2026, with audio options available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

6. Who stars in the Tamil dark comedy Parimala & Co on ZEE5?

The film stars Jayaram and Urvashi, reuniting after twenty years, alongside Mysskin, Yogi Babu, and Santosh Sobhan.

7. What is Apple TV’s Trying Season 5 about, and when did it premiere?

Premiering on 8 July 2026, the fifth season follows Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) as they navigate the return of their adoptive children’s biological mother, Kat (Charlotte Riley).

8. What is the plot of the JioHotstar documentary Land of Football?

Directed by Hasif Hakeem, Land of Football is a documentary series celebrating Kerala’s 70-year grassroots passion for football, local sevens tournaments, and night matches.

9. Is J.K. Simmons in the gangster drama The Westies? Where is it streaming?

Yes, J.K. Simmons stars in the 1980s Hell’s Kitchen crime drama The Westies, which begins streaming on Prime Video on Sunday, 12 July 2026.

10. What is the story of Sing Geetham on Netflix?

Directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Sing Geetham is a Telugu fantasy-musical comedy where an entire village is cursed to communicate only through song.

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