Friday New Releases: Fridays are special for movie buffs, as every week brings a fresh lineup of films and series across both OTT platforms and cinema halls. While June offered audiences a full dose of entertainment with titles like *Welcome to the Jungle*, *House of the Dragon*, and *Gullak Season 5*, this Friday in July promises to be even more exciting.

On July 3, 2026, a host of web series and films are arriving across theaters and OTT platforms, ensuring there is no shortage of entertainment for viewers. So, without further ado, let’s take a quick look at the full list.

Alpha
One of the biggest releases on July 3 is *Alpha*—a spy thriller starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Wagh, and Bobby Deol. Alia and Sharvari are leaving no stone unturned in promoting the film. Bookings have already commenced, with *Alpha* grossing over ₹1.5 crore so far. Just how well the movie performs in theaters will be revealed this Friday.

Release Date: July 3
Platform: Theaters
Genre: Spy Thriller

Mollywood Times
*Mollywood Times*, a Malayalam-language psychological dark comedy, revolves around the story of Vineeth Madhavan, who aspires to become the biggest horror director in Malayalam cinema. However, as his career progresses, his ambitions pull him into the industry's politics, leading to a dangerous turn of events.

Release Date: July 3
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Genre: Psychological Thriller

Pritam And Pedro
Rajkumar Hirani is now set to make his OTT debut with *Pritam And Pedro*. The story of this upcoming thriller series revolves around Pedro, a Goa police officer with limited knowledge of hacking and cybercrime, who enlists the help of tech expert Pritam to catch a hacker named Martin. Veer Hirani is making his acting debut with this series.

Release Date: July 3
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Genre: Mystery Thriller

Rao Bahadur
Audiences in the South won't be bored this Friday either, as 'Rao Bahadur'—a film produced by Mahesh Babu—is set to release. This film is poised to give tough competition at the box office in South Indian cinema.

Release Date: July 3
Platform: Theatres
Genre: Psychological Thriller

Muthassi
Set in a village on the Kerala-Karnataka border, this horror series tells the story of Leela. Her life is thrown into turmoil when her husband returns home, and she notices a terrifying change in their son. As she unravels the mystery, she discovers that her family is under an ancestral curse.

Release Date: July 3
Platform: ZEE5
Genre: Horror Thriller

Karakkam
'Karakkam', the first Malayalam musical horror-comedy film, follows the story of two young men who land in deep trouble after a prank goes wrong and they encounter a spirit. They subsequently search for a way to rectify their mistake. Release Date: July 3
Platform: SonyLIV
Genre: Horror-Thriller

Nagabandham (Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure)
Directed by Abhishek Nama, 'Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure' is a mythological adventure film releasing in theaters on July 3. The film stars Virat Karna, Nabha Natesh, and Iswarya Tadka in lead roles.

Release Date: July 3
Platform: Theaters
Genre: Mythological Adventure

Baby Do Die Do
After becoming the 'Maharani' of the OTT world, Huma Qureshi will soon be seen in Yash's *Toxic*. However, before that, her action-crime thriller 'Baby Do Die Do' is releasing in theaters. In the film, Huma plays the character of 'Baby'—a skilled contract killer who is both deaf and mute.

Release Date: July 3
Platform: Theaters
Genre: Action-Crime Thriller

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