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This Week’s OTT Blockbusters (April 17-23) - Badass Ravi Kumar, Matka King, Assi & More

This Week’s OTT Blockbusters (April 17-23) - Badass Ravi Kumar, Matka King, Assi & More

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The OTT releases this week (April 17-23) kick off on 17 Apr with Matka King streaming on Prime Video, Assi arriving on ZEE5, and Good Boy landing on Lionsgate Play. The lineup then gets an Hindi movie push with Badass Ravi Kumar premiering on JioHotstar on 18 Apr, and wraps with the Punjabi entertainer Chal Mera Putt 3 streaming on Chaupal on 23 Apr

This Week’s OTT Blockbusters (April 17-23) - Badass Ravi Kumar, Matka King, Assi & More

TitleOTT Release DateStreaming Platform
Matka KingApr. 17, 2026Prime Video
Badass Ravi KumarApr. 18, 2026JioHotstar
AssiApr. 17, 2026ZEE5
Good BoyApr. 17, 2026Lionsgate Play
Chal Mera Putt 3Apr. 23, 2026Chaupal

Matka King

Matka King

Release date: 17 April 2026
Type: Series
Language: Hindi
Where to Watch: Prime Video

The Hindi crime OTT series is set in 1960s Bombay. The story follows an enterprising man who invents a new gambling game called Matka and flips the city’s underworld power structure.

He rises fast, but the higher he climbs, the more dangerous the players around him get: cops, kingpins, and rivals who don’t forgive disruption.
Nagraj Popatrao Manjule is credited as creator/writer, and the cast includes Vijay Varma, Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, and Gulshan Grover.
Release DateApr. 17, 2026
Where to WatchPrime Video
Badass Ravi Kumar

Badass Ravi Kumar

Release date: 18 Apr 2026
Type: Movie
Language: Hindi
Where to Watch: JioHotstar

This Hindi movie on OTT is built as a loud, over-the-top action entertainer led by Ravi Kumar, the swagger-heavy cop/hero persona Himesh Reshammiya has been playing in this spin-off style universe.

The film leans into exaggerated action, punchy one-liners, and knowingly massy chaos rather than realism.

It was originally released in theatres in February 2025 and became an instant hit among the Indian youth and people flocked to the theater and then on social media to share the hit dialogues and scenes. The cast includes Himesh Reshammiya as Ravi Kumar.
Release DateApr. 18, 2026
Where to WatchJioHotstar
Assi

Assi

Release date: 17 April 2026
Type: Movie
Language: Hindi
Where to Watch: ZEE5

In this Hindi OTT movie, Parima, a Malayali teacher in Delhi, seeks justice after a brutal assault, leading to a courtroom battle that tests her dignity and survival.

With her lawyer, she takes on a system that’s stacked against her, where truth isn’t enough unless you can fight for it.

The film is directed by Anubhav Sinha, and the cast includes Taapsee Pannu and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, along with Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa.
Release DateApr. 17, 2026
Where to WatchZEE5
Good Boy

Good Boy

Release date: 17 Apr 2026
Type: Movie
Language: English
Where to Watch: Lionsgate Play

Indy, a loyal dog, moves into a remote rural home with his sick owner, Todd, hoping for peace. But something supernatural starts stalking the house, and the dog becomes the only one sensing what’s coming. The award-winning studio Lionsgate Play is behind the English OTT movie, and the cast includes Indy, Shane Jensen, and Arielle Friedman.
Release DateApr. 17, 2026
Where to WatchLionsgate Play
Chal Mera Putt 3

Chal Mera Putt 3

Release date: 23 Apr 2026
Type: Movie
Language: Punjabi
Where to Watch: Chaupal

The Punjabi comedy-drama OTT movie follows Punjabis abroad as they juggle work, survival, and everyday culture shocks, where each “small fix” turns into a bigger mess.

Friendships and jugaad keep them afloat, but the laugh comes from how badly their plans backfire, again and again. Amrinder Gill and Simi Chahal are the lead faces associated with the film’s franchise.
Release DateApr. 23, 2026
Where to WatchChaupal

FAQs

What are the top OTT releases this week (April 17-23)?

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This week’s top OTT releases are Matka King on Prime Video, Assi on ZEE5, and Good Boy on Lionsgate Play, all releasing on 17 Apr.

What should I watch if I want crime and underworld drama?

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If you want to watch crime and underworld drama, start with Matka King. It’s set in 1960s Bombay and tracks the rise of Matka gambling and the violence/power games that come with it.

What’s the most intense, issue-driven watch in this list?

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The most intense, issue-driven watch in this list is the Assi, built around a rape survivor’s fight for justice in court and the system’s pushback at every step.

I want something scary but not a long binge, what fits?

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If you want something scary but not a long binge, pick Good Boy on Lionsgate Play. It’s a supernatural horror setup where a loyal dog senses a sinister presence and tries to save his ailing owner.

When and where can I watch Badass Ravi Kumar on OTT?

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You can watch Badass Ravi Kumar on JioHotstar from 18 April 2026. It’s the Hindi action-masala film led by Himesh Reshammiya.