The month of October is set to be very special for movie buffs, as it marks the release of several major films and series in theaters. The full list of releases for the first Friday of October is out, featuring a total of nine titles. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at what’s new for audiences on OTT platforms and in theaters this Gandhi Jayanti, October 2nd.

Drishyam 3
One of the biggest releases of October is Ajay Devgn’s *Drishyam 3*, returning with its third installment. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, this suspense thriller promises a decisive showdown for the character Vijay Salgaonkar. He finds himself under the scrutiny of not just one, but multiple police officers. Jaideep Ahlawat will also appear in a lead role alongside Devgn in *Drishyam 3*.

Release Date: October 2
Platform: Theaters
Genre: Suspense Thriller

Love
What happens when the founders of two different dating apps test their theories about love in real life? That is the premise of *Love*, starring Aishwarya Lekshmi and Arjun Das in lead roles. While Tara believes that love is a matter of calculation, Mathew holds a completely different perspective.

Release Date: October 2
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Romance

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Mamitha Baiju and Nivin Pauly play the lead roles in *Bethlehem Kudumba Unit*. The story revolves around a unique romance that spreads through a close-knit community or neighborhood—a place where nothing stays hidden from the family. Release Date: October 2
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Genre: Romantic Comedy

Pooja Meri Jaan
*Pooja Meri Jaan* is a psychological thriller centered around a courtroom setting. The story unravels layers of Pooja's life, which changes drastically after a young man she rejected commits suicide. Consequently, she finds herself facing serious legal trouble. Mrunal Thakur plays a pivotal role in the film.

Release Date: October 2
Platform: ZEE5
Genre: Courtroom Drama

Doing Life
The story of the feature film *Doing Life* revolves around a girl named Anika who attempts to reunite her estranged family; however, the plot takes a turn when she begins communicating with an incarcerated prisoner. The film is directed by Tyler Perry.

Release Date: October 2
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Crime Drama

Dupahia Season 2
Chaos regarding theft is set to erupt once again in Dhadakpur. Season 1 of *Dupahia* was immensely popular with audiences, and Amazon Prime Video has now released the second season on its OTT platform. The new season also features Bhojpuri star Nirahua.

Release Date: October 1
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Rural Comedy-Drama

Verity
While *Drishyam 3* is gearing up to dominate the box office in Hindi cinema, *Verity*—a film based on Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel—is also releasing on Gandhi Jayanti. This is a Hollywood psychological thriller film.

Release Date: October 2
Platform: Theatres
Genre: Psychological thriller

Don't Trouble The Trouble
This is a Malayalam-language fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Shashank Yeleti. The film is presented by S.S. Rajamouli. Apart from Malayalam, the film is also being released in Telugu.

Release Date: October 2
Platform: Theatres
Genre: Comedy-drama

Prem Keetanu
This is a Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film starring Veer Pahariya in the lead role. The story revolves around friends from Uttar Pradesh who haven't achieved much in life. It is an entertaining tale that captures their poor academic performance in school, heartbreaks in love, and the pressure from their parents.

Release Date: October 2
Platform: Theatres
Genre: Comedy-drama

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