You have likely already started planning your weekend—spending quality time with family or your partner, or catching up with friends. You can make these moments even more special by watching some exciting series and movies on OTT platforms with your loved ones from the comfort of your home. Here is a list of movies and series releasing on OTT this week.

**Teesri Begum**

The film *Teesri Begum* addresses a social issue. Viewers can watch this film for free on the Web's OTT platform. It is set to stream starting July 18, 2026. The film is created by producer, writer, and director K.C. Bokadia, and features Kainaat Arora, Mugdha Godse, and Rachana Shyam in lead roles.

**Raktanchal Season 3**

The series *Raktanchal Season 3* will also entertain audiences on OTT this week. It will stream on Amazon MX Player. Directed by Ritam Srivastav, the series premieres on July 16, 2026. Viewers can enjoy it for free without a subscription. Written by Siddharth Mishra, the series is based on the true story of the mafia in Purvanchal. It features actors such as Kranti Prakash Jha, Nikitin Dheer, and Karan Patel.

**Maa Inti Bangaram**

*Maa Inti Bangaram* tells the story of a woman who enters a traditional household as a new daughter-in-law. She appears quiet, obedient, and unassuming, but the family is unaware of what she is hiding. As her suppressed past begins to surface, she finds herself having to help the very people who do not fully trust her. Samantha plays the lead role in the film. It will stream on Jio Hotstar starting July 17.

**The Hawk**

*The Hawk* is a sports comedy series. It revolves around a golf legend named Hawkins who, despite his advancing age, wants to participate in a major championship one last time. His return unsettles everyone around him, including his son, Lance—a rising golf superstar. The series stars actors like Will Ferrell and Jimmy Tatro in lead roles and will begin streaming on Netflix on July 16.

The East Palace
The Korean drama series *The East Palace* tells the story of a king who has been cursed. Two individuals are hired to investigate the malevolent forces lurking within the royal palace: an arrogant swordsman who slays ghosts and a woman capable of hearing the voices of the dead. Cho Seung-woo, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Roh Yoon-seo play the lead roles. The series is set to release on Netflix on July 17.

Desire
The series *Desire* is also coming to OTT, streaming on Netflix starting July 17, 2026. It features actors such as Ludwika Paleta and José María Yazpik. The story revolves around a family whose lives take a profound and dangerous emotional turn following the arrival of a swimming coach.

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