Thu Oct 23 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Streaming Wars Heat Up: AI Mahabharat, Kardashian Drama, and Mob Mayhem Dominate October Releases
New Delhi, India – October 26, 2024 – Streaming platforms are battling for viewers’ attention this week with a diverse slate of new releases, ranging from mythological epics reimagined with artificial intelligence to the real-life drama of the Kardashian family.
JioHotstar is making a bold move with the premiere of “Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayud” (October 25), billed as India’s first mythological web series utilizing AI. The series promises a fresh take on the classic story, potentially attracting a tech-savvy audience curious about this innovative approach.
For those craving reality TV, “The Kardashians Season 7” (JioHotstar, October 24) is now streaming. The trailer teases plenty of drama, including the family’s emotional farewell to their long-time filming location. The season will also follow Kim’s legal pursuits and her return to Paris for the trial related to her 2016 robbery.
Netflix offers a mix of action and suspense. “They Call Him OG” (October 23), a Telugu action film already a blockbuster hit, stars a retired gangster coming out of retirement to settle scores. “A House of Dynamite” (October 24) delivers a thriller scenario focusing on a nuclear missile threat and the multi-faceted response from military, political, and civilian perspectives. “Kurukshetra Part 2” (October 23) completes the epic tale, detailing the final days of the legendary war. “Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia” (October 22) details the clash between rival factions of the Philadelphia mob. “Nobody Wants This Season 2” (October 23), resumes where season 1 ended.
Lionsgate Play is adding some real-life drama with “The Apprentice” (October 24), a controversial movie portraying a young Donald Trump’s relationship with Roy Cohn in 1970s and ’80s New York. The film faced legal challenges prior to release. Also on Lionsgate, “Nadikar” (October 24), starring Tovino Thomas, explores the life of an arrogant actor who needs to hire an acting coach to reclaim his stardom.
On JioHotstar, “Shakthi Thirumagan” (October 24) is an action thriller about a man dismantling corruption from within. It also offers viewers something different with “Pitch to Get Rich” (October 20). The reality show, featuring judges Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, and Malaika Arora, sees fashion entrepreneurs compete for a share of a 30 crore investment pool.
Prime Video joins the fray with “Param Sundari” (October 24), a romantic comedy where a man uses an AI dating app to find love.
With such a diverse range of genres and stories available, viewers are sure to find something to binge-watch this week. The competition is fierce as streaming platforms vie for dominance in the ever-growing digital entertainment landscape.
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