Latest OTT releases this week: What’s new on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video, Zee5 & Others

As the festive mood sets in, it’s the ideal moment to gather your family and indulge in some quality screen time. This weekend, let the latest releases on Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5 and JioHotstar light up your watchlist with exciting new stories, perfect for cosy binges and unforgettable bonding moments.

Wednesday: Season 2 Part 1

The ever-enigmatic Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega, steps back into the shadowy halls of Nevermore Academy. New dangers lurk in every corner, and balancing personal ties with long-standing rivalries proves no less tricky. With her iconic wit and macabre poise intact, Wednesday faces a spine-tingling new supernatural riddle in a season brimming with quirky darkness.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 06, 2025

The Pickup

The Pickup follows armoured truck drivers Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), whose ordinary day explodes into chaos when they’re targeted by a gang of dangerous thieves led by the cunning Zoe (Keke Palmer). But this isn’t just about money; Zoe’s plans run deeper, and soon the duo finds themselves in the middle of a heist gone haywire. With danger mounting and tensions rising, the two must overcome their differences and survive a day that keeps taking unexpected turns.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Language: English

Date: August 06, 2025

Mayasabha

Mayasabha unfolds in the politically charged landscape of 1990s Andhra Pradesh, where two childhood friends, Kakarla Krishnama Naidu and MS Rami Reddy, rise through the ranks to become key political players, only to find themselves on opposing sides. Their relationship, once rooted in loyalty, slowly fractures under the weight of ambition and ideology. Loosely inspired by the iconic rivalry between N. Chandrababu Naidu and YS, the series blends fiction with echoes of political reality.

Where to watch: SonyLiv

Language: Telugu & Others

Date: August 07, 2025

Badmashulu

This Telugu comedy-drama follows the wild escapades of two mischievous middle-aged friends whose nonstop antics wreak havoc in their village. As chaos unfolds, a frustrated police constable struggles to rein them in. Packed with over-the-top characters, absurd situations, and laugh-out-loud moments, this film promises a fun-filled, logic-free ride into total madness.

Where to watch: ETvWin

Language: Telugu

Date: August 07, 2025

Micky 17

Set in the year 2054, the film follows Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), an ordinary man burdened by debt who joins a space colonization mission in search of a fresh start. But there's a catch—Mickey didn’t read the fine print. Now considered expendable, his body and memories are backed up, allowing the corporation to reprint him every time he dies. His life is no longer his own, just a recyclable asset in a dangerous new world.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Language: English

Date: August 07, 2025

Love Hurts

Love Hurts is an anthology series that delves into the dark side of romance, where love is tested by betrayal, ambition, and buried secrets. From a young entrepreneur entangled with a manipulative investor from her past to a realtor whose criminal history catches up with him, each story explores the emotional and psychological fallout of relationships gone wrong. The series also ventures into true crime, with one chilling episode revealing a father's harrowing brush with death at the hands of his daughter’s murderous boyfriend.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Language: English & Hindi

Date: August 07, 2025

Bindiya Ke Bahubali

In the fictional town of Bindiya, Bihar, Bindiya Ke Bahubali explores the chaos within the notorious Davan family, who rule the town with an iron grip. Trouble starts when the elderly head of the clan, Bada Davan, makes a move into politics, only to be arrested by Murli, a determined cop on a mission to restore law and order. The spotlight then shifts to Chhote Davan, the eldest son, who sees an opportunity to claim both political and family power. However, with enemies on the outside and madness within his own dysfunctional household, the path to control is anything but clear. With razor-sharp dialogue and dark comedy, this series flips the traditional gangster tale on its head.

Where to watch: Amazon MX Player

Language: Hindi

Date: August 08, 2025

Oho Enthan Baby

The film follows Ashwin, an aspiring filmmaker from a troubled family, and his tender yet fragile romance with Meera, a doctor carrying emotional baggage. As their relationship falls apart, Ashwin turns heartbreak into art, writing a script based on their story. Blending humour with emotional depth, the film explores love, healing, and how family shapes our connections.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: Tamil & Others

Date: August 08, 2025

Maaman

Challenging events push an uncle and nephew to navigate their fractured relationship and the deeper tensions within their family.

Where to watch: Zee5

Language: Tamil

Date: August 08, 2025

Arabia Kadali

Set against the backdrop of rivalry and the sea, this Telugu series tells the story of fishermen who accidentally enter foreign waters and are jailed in a distant country. Their struggle through captivity leads to new bonds, testing their will to survive and reclaim freedom. Themes of unity, endurance, and hope run deep throughout their journey.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Language: Telugu & Others

Date: August 08, 2025

Mothevari Love Story

This web series is about Parshi and Anitha, a young couple from neighbouring Telangana villages whose romance is tangled in a family land dispute. Directed by Shiva Krishna Burra, this seven-episode emotional comedy-drama explores love, family, and rural life.

Where to watch: Zee5

Language: Telugu

Date: August 08, 2025

Nadikar

The story of Nadikar centers on David Padikkal, a celebrated Malayalam actor facing a harsh fall from fame following a series of unsuccessful films.

Where to watch: Saina Play

Language: Malayalam

Date: August 08, 2025

Hebbuli Cut

This Kannada drama centers on Vinay, a young boy inspired by Sudeep’s iconic hairstyle from Hebbuli, as he navigates caste discrimination and social inequality in his community.

Where to watch: Sun NXT

Language: Kannada

Date: August 08, 2025

Salakaar

Set between 1978 and 2025, Salaakar follows a young Indian spy navigating covert operations to uncover hidden truths. Directed by Faruk Kabir, this thriller explores courage, sacrifice, and the generational weight of espionage. Drawing from real-life events, the series is raw, intense, and hauntingly close to the truth.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Language: Hindi

Date: August 08, 2025

Stolen: Heist of the Century

Antwerp, 2003. A gang of thieves rob the impenetrable Diamond Centre. Who was behind one of the world's biggest heists, and how did they pull it off?

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 08, 2025

Freaky Tales

Freaky Tales is an anthology set in 1987 Oakland, California, weaving together the lives of diverse characters whose paths collide unexpectedly. The film captures the vibrant worlds of punk rock, hip-hop, basketball, and crime through a surreal, fever-dream lens of showdowns and clashes.

Where to watch: HBO Max

Language: English

Date: August 08, 2025

Harvest

Set over seven hallucinatory days in a peaceful Scottish village, this period drama explores how the arrival of outsiders shakes a traditional way of life. The film delves into themes of modernity, the pain of change, and the conflict between tradition and progress.

Where to watch: MUBI

Language: English

Date: August 08, 2025

The Occupant

Set in 1989, this coming-of-age horror-comedy follows Lisa, a lonely high schooler who forms an unlikely friendship with a reanimated corpse she names The Creature. Together, they navigate teenage angst, dark humour, and a twisted quest for love, as Lisa grows in confidence and the Creature searches for missing body parts.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 09, 2025

Final Draft

Twenty-five athletes, most retired, compete to win 30M yen to launch their second career. Can they overcome tough physical and psychological challenges?

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 12, 2025

Jim Jefferies: Two Limb Policy

Comedian Jim Jefferies unleashes his thoughts on tiny moustaches, straight-guy struggles and why acting doesn't count as a real job.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 12, 2025

Love Is Blind: UK: Season 2

A new batch of singles in the UK search for love sight unseen. Who will make it from the pods, to living together, to all the way up the aisle?

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 13, 2025

Young Millionaires

Four teen friends in Marseille win the jackpot and see their peaceful lives spiral into chaos, who knew that being young and rich could be a nightmare?

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 13, 2025

Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians

In the volatile 1970s, a resilient Indian spy must defeat his counterpart across the border in a battle of wits and tradecraft to sabotage a nuclear program.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 13, 2025

Fixed

An incarcerated musician struggles for healing and peace as he comes of age in this documentary-musical odyssey composed behind bars.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 13, 2025

Songs From the Hole

An incarcerated musician struggles for healing and peace as he comes of age in this documentary-musical odyssey composed behind bars.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 13, 2025