September 18, 2026, brings a diverse lineup of movies to Indian audiences, with new releases arriving both in cinemas and on OTT platforms. Bollywood has titles such as Daayra, Vibe and Love Lottery, while Telugu audiences get Happy Journey and Secret Soldier. Kannada cinema brings Toss and Anireekshita Atithigalu, and Malayalam viewers have L&O – Law and Order and It’s a Medical Miracle.
The OTT lineup is equally varied, with Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Thudakkam, Modha Rathiri and other movies arriving across Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and regional streaming services.
Bollywood Movies Releasing in Theatres on September 18, 2026
1. Daayra
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Hindi
Genre: Investigative Thriller
Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran and others
Director: Meghna Gulzar
One of the major Bollywood releases this week is Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar. The film features Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in prominent roles.
The story revolves around two police officers who find themselves on opposing sides of a controversial case. Kareena plays DCP Ajooni Kohli, while Prithviraj plays DCP Raman Kumar. The movie explores questions surrounding an alleged encounter and the investigation that follows.
The film is also notable for its multilingual presentation, with Malayalam audiences able to experience a Malayalam-dubbed version featuring Prithviraj.
2. Vibe
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Hindi
Genre: Action Comedy
Cast: Kunal Kemmu, Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Vanshika Dhir
Vibe is another Hindi release arriving in cinemas this Friday. Kunal Kemmu takes on multiple responsibilities for the project as writer, director, producer and actor.
The film reportedly follows two friends whose ordinary lives turn increasingly chaotic, combining comedy with action and friendship-driven situations.
3. Love Lottery
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Hindi
Genre: Courtroom Drama / Mystery Thriller
Cast: Akshay Oberoi, Heli Daruwala, Kabir Duhan Singh and Vijayant Kohli
Love Lottery combines elements of romance, courtroom drama, murder mystery and suspense.
The story centres on a couple whose troubled relationship becomes connected with a much more serious situation, leading the narrative into mystery and investigation.
4. Om Ka Hari
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Hindi
Genre: Drama
Cast: Anshuman Jha, Ayesha Kapur, Soni Razdan, Raghubir Yadav and others
Directed by Harish Vyas, Om Ka Hari is a Hindi family-oriented drama set against a Bhopal backdrop. The ensemble cast includes Soni Razdan, Raghubir Yadav and Anshuman Jha.
Telugu Movies Releasing This Week
5. Happy Journey
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Telugu
Genre: Comedy Drama
Cast: Vamshidhar Goud, Payal Radhakrishna, Annapoorna, Aamani and others
Happy Journey is a Telugu comedy-drama centred on a group of seven women from different generations.
The women leave their everyday routines behind for a trip across Europe. Their journey through places including Paris and Montpellier brings unexpected situations and allows the characters to confront their personal challenges.
6. Secret Soldier
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Telugu
Genre: Action Thriller
Cast: Nihal Kodhaty, Surya Srinivas, Kamal Kamaraju and others
Secret Soldier is a Telugu action thriller arriving in theatres on September 18. The film features Nihal Kodhaty, Surya Srinivas and Kamal Kamaraju in key roles.
Kannada Movies Releasing This Week
7. Toss
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Languages: Kannada and Tulu
Genre: Action Drama
Cast: Arjun Kapikad, Sutej Shetty, Naveen D Padil and others
Toss is a Kannada-Tulu bilingual action drama.
The story follows Shiva, whose relatively peaceful life changes after two strangers enter his world. Their arrival leads to a series of disturbing events, forcing Shiva to investigate what is happening and protect his family.
8. Anireekshita Atithigalu
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Kannada
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Vivek Simha, Mythri Jaggi, Samprathi Alva and others
The Kannada thriller Anireekshita Atithigalu follows a young couple from the Malnad region who travel to a secluded guest house for a peaceful getaway.
Their plans change when unexpected events begin unfolding around them.
Malayalam Movies Releasing in Theatres
9. L&O – Law and Order
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Action Thriller
Cast: Prakash Varma, Joy Mathew, Suresh Krishna, Abhirami and others
Special Appearance: Mammootty
L&O – Law and Order is a Malayalam action thriller featuring a police investigation and crime syndicate storyline.
The narrative follows DYSP Balagopal and a group of police academy graduates as they take on a powerful criminal network. Mammootty also makes a cameo appearance.
10. It’s a Medical Miracle
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Supernatural Thriller
Cast: Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Sharaf U Dheen and others
This Malayalam supernatural thriller brings together mystery and unusual events, with Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan and Sharaf U Dheen among the principal cast.
OTT Movies and Shows Releasing on September 18, 2026
The September 18 OTT lineup is particularly interesting because several movies are being released in multiple Indian languages.
11. Irumudi – Netflix
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Original Language: Telugu
Available Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi
Lead: Ravi Teja
One of the biggest South Indian OTT releases this Friday is Irumudi, starring Ravi Teja.
The film centres on Trinadh Rama Kasu, a man whose life changes dramatically after his daughter goes missing. The story combines family drama, action and emotional elements as the protagonist confronts his troubled past while searching for his daughter.
The Netflix release is particularly significant for viewers across India because the movie is available in five languages — Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
12. Thudakkam – JioHotstar
OTT Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Original Language: Malayalam
Genre: Action Thriller
Lead: Vismaya Mohanlal
Thudakkam marks the acting debut of Vismaya Mohanlal.
The Malayalam film arrives on JioHotstar following its theatrical run. It is one of the notable Malayalam streaming releases of the week.
The movie is also available with multiple language options, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi, according to current streaming listings.
13. Modha Rathiri – Netflix
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Original Language: Tamil
Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi
Modha Rathiri is a multilingual OTT release arriving on Netflix.
The movie explores the dynamics surrounding an arranged marriage and features Rishikanth, Anishma Anilkumar and other actors.
For viewers who prefer regional-language content, the availability of Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi audio makes the film accessible to audiences beyond Tamil cinema.
14. Ram And Leela – Prime Video
OTT Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Original Language: Tamil
Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam
Ram And Leela is another South Indian multilingual release arriving on OTT this week.
The romantic film stars Rio Raj and Varthika in the lead roles, with supporting performances from Chetan, Munishkanth and Malavika Avinash.
15. Mayamma – ManoramaMAX
OTT Platform: ManoramaMAX
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Mayamma is among the Malayalam-language movies arriving on ManoramaMAX this Friday.
It adds another regional option to the Malayalam OTT lineup alongside Thudakkam and Idi Mazha Kaattu.
16. Idi Mazha Kaattu – Saina Play
OTT Platform: Saina Play
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Malayalam viewers can also watch Idi Mazha Kaattu, which arrives on Saina Play on September 18.
17. Maharaja Hostel – Sun NXT
OTT Platform: Sun NXT
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Maharaja Hostel is also listed among the Malayalam OTT releases for September 18. The film becomes available on Sun NXT, giving audiences another option for Malayalam-language entertainment this weekend.
Hindi OTT Releases This Week
Hindi-language OTT audiences also have several major releases during September 14–20.
Lust Stories 3 – Netflix
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Language: Hindi
Lust Stories 3 is one of the headline Hindi OTT releases this week. The anthology features four stories from filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj.
The anthology continues the franchise’s focus on contemporary relationships, desire and changing social dynamics.
Papa Yaar – OTT
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Comedian Zakir Khan also returns with his latest stand-up special Papa Yaar, which is scheduled for release on September 18.
September 18, 2026 Movie Release List at a Glance
| Movie | Language | Release Type | Platform / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daayra | Hindi | Theatre | Cinemas |
| Vibe | Hindi | Theatre | Cinemas |
| Love Lottery | Hindi | Theatre | Cinemas |
| Om Ka Hari | Hindi | Theatre | Cinemas |
| Happy Journey | Telugu | Theatre | Cinemas |
| Secret Soldier | Telugu | Theatre | Cinemas |
| Toss | Kannada/Tulu | Theatre | Cinemas |
| Anireekshita Atithigalu | Kannada | Theatre | Cinemas |
| L&O – Law and Order | Malayalam | Theatre | Cinemas |
| It’s a Medical Miracle | Malayalam | Theatre | Cinemas |
| Irumudi | Telugu + 4 languages | OTT | Netflix |
| Thudakkam | Malayalam + dubbed languages | OTT | JioHotstar |
| Modha Rathiri | Tamil + multilingual | OTT | Netflix |
| Ram And Leela | Tamil + multilingual | OTT | Prime Video |
| Mayamma | Malayalam | OTT | ManoramaMAX |
| Idi Mazha Kaattu | Malayalam | OTT | Saina Play |
| Maharaja Hostel | Malayalam | OTT | Sun NXT |
| Lust Stories 3 | Hindi | OTT | Netflix |
| Papa Yaar | Hindi | OTT | Streaming |
What Makes September 18, 2026 Interesting for Movie Fans?
The third weekend of September offers a particularly broad mix of Indian cinema. Bollywood has crime thrillers, action comedy, drama and mystery, while Telugu cinema brings comedy-drama and action. Kannada audiences get action and thriller releases, and Malayalam cinema has both theatrical and OTT options.
On OTT, the strongest multilingual theme is particularly noticeable. Irumudi is streaming in five languages, while Thudakkam and Modha Rathiri also extend beyond their original languages. This makes the weekend’s streaming lineup accessible to audiences across India’s major language markets.
Final Takeaway
If you are planning your September 18, 2026 movie weekend, there are plenty of options. Bollywood audiences can choose from Daayra, Vibe, Love Lottery and Om Ka Hari, while Telugu viewers have Happy Journey and Secret Soldier in theatres.
For Kannada audiences, Toss and Anireekshita Atithigalu are among the new theatrical options. Malayalam cinema has L&O – Law and Order and It’s a Medical Miracle, along with several new OTT arrivals.
For viewers staying home, Irumudi on Netflix, Thudakkam on JioHotstar, Modha Rathiri on Netflix, Ram And Leela on Prime Video and Lust Stories 3 on Netflix form a major part of this week’s streaming lineup.
Note: OTT availability, dubbed-language options and release schedules can change by platform or region, so viewers should check the respective streaming service on the release date.