Stop Scrolling! These 9 OTT Releases—From The Conjuring Finale to Paathirathri—Are the Ultimate Weekend Dopamine Fix

Everyone is telling you that Friday the 13th is unlucky, but if you are a movie buff in India right now, it’s actually the luckiest day of the year. Forget the superstitions; the real “danger” this weekend isn’t a black cat crossing your path—it’s the massive “Dopamine Gap” you’re going to feel when you realize you have 48 hours and nine blockbuster releases to finish! Is your couch ready for the absolute mayhem that is about to unfold across your TV screens?

Today is Friday, February 13, 2026, and from the high-rise apartments of Mumbai to the tech hubs of Bengaluru, every single person with a streaming subscription is currently refreshing their homepages.

We aren’t just talking about regular weekend filler. We are talking about the grand finale of the most successful horror franchise in history and the long-awaited arrival of high-octane regional thrillers that have been “coming soon” for what feels like an eternity.

The Main Event: The Conjuring 4: Last Rites

If you want a “Pattern Interruption” for your boring work week, look no further than JioHotstar. The legendary Warren saga is officially coming to a spine-chilling end with The Conjuring: Last Rites.

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as Ed and Lorraine Warren for one last case—the Smurl haunting—which is being marketed as the ultimate farewell to the most successful horror franchise in history.

The movie wrapped its theatrical run months ago, earning nearly $495 million worldwide, and now it’s “creeping into your screens” right here in India.

Bombay Times reported that JioHotstar specifically chose Friday the 13th for the release to lean into that spooky, unlucky vibe, offering the film in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs for maximum reach. Whether you believe in ghosts or just love a good jump-scare, this is the definitive “must-watch” of the week.

The Regional Powerhouse: Paathirathri

Moving from the haunted houses of Pennsylvania to the dark, misty roads of Idukki, ZEE5 has finally dropped the Malayalam cop thriller Paathirathri. Starring the powerhouse duo of Navya Nair as SI Jancy Kurian and Soubin Shahir as Constable Hareesh, the film follows two police officers who witness a suspicious incident during a night patrol but make the mistake of failing to report it.

This leads to a high-stakes personal investigation to clear their names before their world crumbles.

According to OTTPlay, although there were rumors of a postponement, the film has landed on ZEE5 as part of its massive February lineup, offering a gritty, realistic “One Night, Two Cops” narrative that will keep your heart racing.

The Sleeper Hit: Bandwaale

If you need a break from the screams and the sirens, jump over to Amazon Prime Video for Bandwaale.

This Hindi musical drama stars Zahan Kapoor, Shalini Pandey, and the legendary Swanand Kirkire. It’s a refreshing story set in a small town, exploring the lives of local band musicians and the artistic dreams that keep them alive against all odds. It’s the perfect “Social Proof” that great stories don’t always need a $100 million budget; sometimes they just need a soul and a good beat.

The Rest of the “Big 9” Watchlist

Your weekend guide doesn’t stop there. We have six more titles that are currently trending:

The Art of Sarah (Netflix): A Korean noir-thriller about a woman who fakes a high-society life, only for her murder to reveal the truth.
Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel (ZEE5): A Bengali horror-comedy starring Mimi Chakraborty that brings spooky disturbances to a luxurious hotel.
Uttar (ZEE5): A Marathi drama exploring the strained relationship between a mother and son in the age of AI.
Maayabimbum (Sun NXT): A Tamil romantic drama set in 2005, focusing on a medical student’s tragic obsession.
The Roughneck (Lionsgate Play): A gritty thriller starring Austin North as an oil rig worker seeking revenge with his ex-convict father.
Surya: Power of Love (Sun NXT): A Kannada romantic action-drama about an orphan navigating love and a brutal gangster.

As per OTTPlay, these releases represent a massive content dump designed to cater to every single demographic in the country. Even The Economic Times highlighted that this week is one of the most explosive periods for streaming fans in 2026, with major platforms fighting for your attention.

Bhai, let’s be real—this is content overload in the best way possible. While everyone will be flocking to The Conjuring 4 for the nostalgia, my money is on Bandwaale to be the dark horse that people talk about for weeks. We often ignore the “human” stories for the “supernatural” ones, but the mix this weekend is incredible.

However, I’m a bit worried about the “Cognitive Load” of trying to watch nine movies in two days. My advice? Start with Last Rites tonight (it’s Friday the 13th, after all!), save Paathirathri for the late-night Saturday thrills, and end your Sunday with the musical vibes of Bandwaale.

Original Source: Confirmed by OTTPlay, The Economic Times, and JioHotstar’s official release schedules.

Question For You: Which one are you watching first—The Conjuring finale or the cop drama Paathirathri? Tell me your weekend plan in the comments below!