OTT Releases This Weekend: Daayra and Ranabaali on Netflix, Student of the Year: After Dark on JioHotstar, Jailer 2

Pune, 15th November 2026: Looking for something to watch this Sunday? The OTT releases this weekend include two big films on Netflix, Daayra and Ranabaali, a new Student of the Year series on JioHotstar, and Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 on Prime Video. All of them arrived on streaming platforms between 11 and 13 November, according to a Business Standard round-up.

Three of these titles were among the most searched entertainment terms on Google in India this week. Here is what each one is about.

OTT releases this weekend at a glance

Daayra on Netflix: Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran

Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar, stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It follows officials investigating a controversial police encounter alongside a complex criminal case, and is inspired by real events. The film deals with moral grey areas and the human cost of crime.

Daayra first released in cinemas on 18 September. Critics were divided. India TV gave it 3 out of 5, praising the performances and layered storytelling but saying it falls short of Gulzar’s best work. Bollywood Hungama’s review said it falters in its second half and climax. If you missed it in theatres, Netflix is now the place to watch it.

Ranabaali on Netflix: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna

Ranabaali is a Telugu historical action drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan, reuniting Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. Set in South India in the 1870s, it follows a fighter who stands up to British rule. With the help of his wife, Jayamma, he becomes a symbol of defiance, according to the Business Standard round-up. Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo also has a key role.

Netflix is streaming it in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada, so viewers in Pune can watch it in Hindi if they prefer.

Student of the Year: After Dark on JioHotstar

Student of the Year: After Dark is a new series set in an elite boarding school, built around a high-pressure Student of the Year contest. Its story follows Aditi, who joins her sibling’s academy while trying to uncover who is behind a dangerous mystery. The series is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta.

Unlike the earlier films, this is a darker, mystery-led take on the franchise, so it may not suit younger children. Check the age rating in the app before watching with family.

Jailer 2 and The Rings of Power

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, began streaming on Prime Video on 12 November after its theatrical run. We covered its languages and release in our Jailer 2 OTT story.

Fantasy fans can start Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video, which picks up five years after the fall of Eregion.

How to save on subscriptions

Most of this weekend’s releases sit on three different platforms, and paying for all of them at once adds up. A few ways to keep costs down:

• Check whether your mobile or broadband plan already bundles Netflix, JioHotstar or Prime Video.
• Subscribe for one month, watch what you want, and cancel before renewal; most apps let you turn off auto-pay.
• Use the mobile-only plans if you mainly watch on your phone.
• Share a family plan only within your household, as platform rules on sharing have tightened.

Prices and bundles change often, so compare current plans inside each app before paying.

Which one should you watch?

• For a gripping Hindi drama: Daayra, if you like slow-burn crime stories with strong performances.
• For a big-screen-style action film: Ranabaali or Jailer 2.
• For a binge-watch: Student of the Year: After Dark.
• For fantasy: The Rings of Power, Season 3.

Prefer cinema halls? See what is playing and happening in the city on our Pune events this weekend page, and catch up on the Ramayana box office run.

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