Friday New Releases: Fridays are always special for cinephiles, as filmmakers bring fresh content each week to ensure the weekend is anything but boring. October has now reached its final Friday.

Fans certainly won’t be disappointed this week either. Take a look at the full list of films and series arriving on October 30th to make your weekend extra special.

Obsession
This is the most anticipated release of the week. After making a splash in theaters, the film *Obsession*—directed by Kari Barker—is finally arriving on an OTT platform. The story follows a young man in love with his female friend, Nikki, but he finds himself unable to confess his feelings. After making a wish by breaking a "wish stick," his life is turned upside down, setting off a terrifying new chain of events.

Release Date: October 30
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Genre: Psychological Horror-Thriller

Akka
Set in a fictional village, *Akka* tells the story of two powerful gangster sisters in the 1980s who control the entire underworld. However, their bitter rivalry threatens to bring their entire empire crashing down. The series features Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in the lead roles.

Release Date: October 30
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Crime Thriller

A Couple of Lies
Based on a novel by Stefan Ahnhem, this four-part psychological thriller limited series revolves around the lives of two wealthy couples. This series depicts how couples from Stockholm and Sicily swap homes in an attempt to save their marriages.

Release Date: October 30
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Psychological Thriller

Meethe Mein Kya Hai
The story of *Meethe Mein Kya Hai* revolves around a family where multiple generations live under the same roof. Over the years, the house has harbored secrets that have complicated the relationships among family members. When the family gathers for a festival, an issue concerning an incomplete marriage arises, causing tension to escalate.

Release Date: October 30
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Family Drama

Collision Course
Set against the backdrop of the 2013 financial crisis in Spain, *Collision Course* follows a group of thieves whose major heist in Madrid quickly descends into chaos. What begins as a plan to rob a bank soon transforms into a desperate fight for survival.

Release Date: October 30
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Crime Thriller

Aadarsha Kutumbam
While no major Hindi-language film is hitting theaters on October 30, South Indian superstar Venkatesh is set to return with his new Telugu film, *Aadarsha Kutumbam: House No. 47-AK 47*. Release Date: October 30, 2026
Platform: Theaters
Genre: Action-Comedy-Drama

Crazy Kalyanam
Starring V.K. Naresh and Keerthi, *Crazy Kalyanam* is a South Indian film that follows a father searching for a groom for his career-focused daughter—only for her to reveal that she is already in love with someone else. Amidst this, the girl’s lover and the prospective son-in-law create quite a commotion.

Release Date: October 30
Platform: Theaters
Genre: Comedy

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