16 New Releases in Theatres, OTT for September 2026: Kareena Kapoor’s Daayra to Alia Bhatt’s Don’t Be Shy and The Paradise
Are you wondering what top releases you can enjoy in theaters and OTT this month? Here’s a list of movies and shows to check out for September 2026.
September 2026 still has several exciting and entertaining releases in store for both theaters and OTT platforms. If you are planning to check out any of them, here is a list of upcoming titles to look at.
16 New Releases to check out on Theaters and OTT for September 2026
1. Daayra
- Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kanwaljit Singh, Achint Kaur, Anuja Sathe, Seema Azmi, Biswapati Sarkar
- Director: Meghna Gulzar
- Genre: Thriller
- Language: Hindi
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 18, 2026
Daayra follows a tense clash of ethics within the system after a high-profile incident. After officer Raman Kumar and his team take action against the suspects in a disputed encounter, another officer, Ajooni Kohli, examines whether the controversial shooting was staged, leading to a deep institutional conflict.
2. Resident Evil
- Cast: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser
- Director: Zach Cregger
- Genre: Sci-fi Horror
- Language: English
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 18, 2026
Resident Evil follows Bryan, a medical courier working a snowy winter night, who is tasked with delivering sensitive medical cargo to Raccoon City General Hospital. When a sudden viral outbreak throws the city into chaos, Bryan finds himself navigating a dangerous situation while trying to complete his delivery. Set alongside the events of the classic Resident Evil 2 video game, the story follows Bryan as he struggles to survive the unfolding crisis and reach his destination.
3. Vibe
- Cast: Kunal Khemu, Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Vanshika Dhir
- Director: Kunal Khemu
- Genre: Action Thriller Comedy
- Language: Hindi
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 18, 2026
Vibe follows two ordinary and hapless friends whose simple lives take an unexpected turn when they accidentally stumble upon a major plot. Completely unprepared for the challenges ahead, the duo are thrust into a high-stakes adventure where they must rely on their instincts, courage, and friendship. As their chaotic mission unfolds, their bond is pushed to the limit while they race to protect the country.
4. Love Lottery
- Cast: Akshay Oberoi, Heli Daruwala, Indira Krishnan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Hemant Pandey, Arshdep Ssandhu
- Director: Arvind Pandey
- Genre: Romantic Drama
- Language: Hindi
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 18, 2026
Love Lottery follows a modern city couple whose marriage begins to fall apart amid mistrust, betrayal, and societal pressure. When Bharani Verma is found in mysterious circumstances, her husband, Kartik Saxena, finds himself at the centre of suspicion. As he struggles to clear his name, the story explores the complexities of relationships and social expectations while highlighting the challenges he faces in proving his innocence.
5. Hunkkaar: The Roar
- Cast: Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur, Ram Kapoor, Raghubir Yadav, Zoya Hussain
- Director: Nitya Mehra and Karan D. Kapadia
- Genre: Social Thriller
- Language: Hindi
- Where to watch: JioHotstar
- Streaming Date: September 25, 2026
Hunkkaar: The Roar follows 17-year-old student Meenu Rawat, whose complaint against a revered and influential spiritual guru sparks widespread controversy and intense public scrutiny. As Meenu faces pressure from those around her, officer Jasleen Singh Soin steps in to uncover the truth and challenge the powerful network surrounding the guru.
6. Papa Yaar by Zakir Khan
- Cast: Zakir Khan
- Genre: Stand-Up Comedy
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: September 18, 2026
Comedian Zakir Khan draws inspiration from his childhood, sharing hilarious and wonderful memories of his father in this stand-up special.
7. The Paradise
- Cast: Nani, Raghav Juyal, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Tanikella Bharani, Sonali Kulkarni, Sampoornesh Babu, Keerthy Suresh (cameo)
- Director: Srikanth Odela
- Genre: Action Thriller
- Language: Telugu
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 24, 2026
The Paradise follows a man who stands up against the wrongdoings faced by his people and homeland. As he chooses to challenge those who trouble them, Jadal emerges as both a top man and a symbol of resistance, setting the stage for an intense, large-scale conflict.
8. The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
- Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anup Soni, Shweta Tiwari, Maniesh Paul
- Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra
- Genre: Fantasy Mystery Thriller
- Language: Hindi
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 25, 2026
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest follows a rational city man who defies his ancestral village's forbidden forest and awakens a divine goddess.
9. Avengers: Endgame Encore
- Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson
- Director: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo
- Genre: Superhero Action
- Language: English
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 25, 2026
Avengers: Endgame Encore is a special theatrical re-release of the 2019 epic, which will have additional footage and a new connection that bridges it directly to Avengers: Doomsday.
10. Tujhya Aaila
- Cast: Rajshri Deshpande, Rohini Hattangadi, Sambhaji Bhagat
- Director: Sujay S. Dahake
- Genre: Comedy Drama
- Language: Marathi
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 25, 2026
Tujhya Aaila follows Avinash, a 12-year-old city boy who is forced to relocate to a remote village near Satara and navigates an intense schoolyard verbal abuse game. As the competition with local master Khandya escalates into an ego clash, Avinash explores the deeper emotional weight and matriarchal focus behind everyday slang.
11. Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki
- Cast: Dev Sharma, Anjali Arora, Rajniesh Duggal, Sheel Verma, Nirbhay Wadhwa
- Director: Abhishek Singh
- Genre: Mythological Drama
- Language: Hindi
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 25, 2026
Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha: Shri Ram Ki follows a wayward modern youth named Shashwat who enters an ancient temple and meets Lord Hanuman, who guides him through the epic tale of Lord Rama. Witnessing his righteousness and trials inspires a deep personal transformation in Shashwat, helping him discover his true purpose in life.
12. Lust Stories 3
- Cast: Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Gurfateh Pirzada, Sana Thampi, Ali Fazal
- Director: Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra, Vishal Bhardwaj
- Genre: Anthology
- Language: Hindi
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: September 18, 2026
Lust Stories 3 features four unconnected short stories by different directors. It explores love, desire, intimacy, vulnerability, and the complex realities of modern relationships.
13. Dorothy
- Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, Rishikanth, Muthukumar
- Director: Karthik Subbaraj
- Genre: Indie Drama
- Language: Tamil
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 25, 2026
Set in the early 1990s in rural Tamil Nadu, Dorothy follows childhood friends Karthi and Subbu, whose lives take a dramatic turn after a tragedy affects Dorothy, a kind-hearted member of their household. As Subbu disappears and finds an unlikely community beyond society’s expectations, Karthi sets out to find him. Caught between friendship and family expectations, the two embark on a journey of love and loyalty.
14. Heart of the Beast
- Cast: Brad Pitt, Uber, JK Simmons, Anna Lambe
- Director: David Ayer
- Genre: Survival Thriller
- Language: English
- Where to watch: Theaters
- Release Date: September 25, 2026
Heart of the Beast follows retired Army Special Forces officer James Belmont and his loyal combat dog, Odin, who are stranded