This week is quite special for cinema lovers. The Hollywood film 'The Odyssey' is set to hit theaters. Additionally, 'Rahun Main Tere Rubaru' and 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' are also scheduled for release. Beyond theaters, several interesting films and series will also premiere on OTT platforms. Here is a look at what is in store this week:

Murder 101
As the title suggests, this is a murder mystery. Based on a decades-old unsolved murder case in the US, this investigative series is currently launching with just three episodes. It features Alex Campbell in the lead role. The series will premiere on Prime Video starting July 13.

'Teesri Begum'
This film is also part of this week's OTT lineup. It will debut on the 'Waves' OTT platform. Viewers will not have to pay any fee for this; it will stream for free on Waves. Directed, written, and produced by K.C. Bokadia, the film will begin streaming on July 18, 2026.

Ride or Die
This is an action-comedy series. Centered on the lives of two friends, the series releases this week. It will be available to watch on Amazon Prime Video starting July 15. Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer play the lead roles.

Raktanchal Season 3
'Raktanchal Season 3' is also arriving this week. It will stream on Amazon MX Player. Directed by Ritam Srivastav, the series begins streaming on July 16, 2026. Viewers can enjoy the series for free without a subscription. The story is written by Siddharth Mishra. Based on the true story of the mafia in Purvanchal, the web series saw its first season released in 2020 and the second in 2022.

Desire
'Desire' is also on this week's OTT list. It will stream on Netflix starting July 17, 2026. This film features actors such as Ludwika Paleta and José María Yazpik. It tells the story of a family whose lives take a profound and dangerous emotional turn following the arrival of a swimming coach.

'23,000 Lives'
This is a German drama film. '23,000 Lives' will stream on Netflix starting July 17, 2026. The film is based on the true story of a youth group called 'Jugend Rettet,' who purchased an old ship through crowdfunding and saved the lives of over 23,000 people in the Mediterranean Sea.

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