As the weekend kicks off, OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, and JioHotstar are rolling out a diverse lineup of new releases.
From political thrillers and survival dramas to supernatural mysteries and action comedies, here’s what’s new to stream across languages.
Hindi Releases
“Salakaar” – JioHotstar
A gripping espionage thriller set across two timelines—1978 and 2025. Naveen Kasturia stars as Adhir, a deep-cover operative turned National Security Advisor, confronting ghosts from his Cold War past.
Release Date: August 8
Genre: Spy Thriller
Cast: Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, Mukesh Rishi
Decades changed, his mission didn't ♟️#HotstarSpecials #Salakaar, streaming from 8th August only on #JioHotstar. pic.twitter.com/pt8d5uiCb5
— JioHotstar (@JioHotstar) August 7, 2025
“Sitaare Zameen Par” – YouTube (Pay-per-view)
Aamir Khan plays a troubled basketball coach sentenced to train intellectually challenged youth. A moving sports drama about redemption and transformation.
Release Date: August 1
Genre: Drama, Sports
Cast: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh
sitaare YouTube par 🌟 #SitaareZameenPar @AKPPL_Officialhttps://t.co/iaJ7IZy3dY pic.twitter.com/EZ6MELO6ea
— YouTube India (@YouTubeIndia) August 1, 2025
English Releases
“Wednesday: Season 2 Part 1” – Netflix
Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s gothic mystery. This season, she faces a chilling serial killer obsessed with porcelain dolls.
Release Date: August 6
Genre: Supernatural Mystery
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan
From the mind of Tim Burton comes The Tale of the Skull Tree. A haunting animated short about a twisted mind rooted in mad ambition.
As seen in Wednesday Season 2: Part I. Now Playing. pic.twitter.com/bR0iWCPDRH
— Netflix (@netflix) August 6, 2025
“The Pickup” – Prime Video
Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson star in a high-octane heist thriller. A routine cash pickup turns into a hostage crisis led by Zoe (Keke Palmer).
Release Date: August 6
Genre: Action, Comedy
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer
Telugu Releases
“Arabia Kadali” – Amazon Prime Video
A survival drama about fishermen from rival villages imprisoned in foreign waters. Themes of hope and unity shine through.
Release Date: August 8
Genre: Survival Drama
Cast: Satya Dev, Anandhi, Nassar
#ArabiaKadali – an Amazon Prime original series will premiere on August 8th.
Tel. Tam. Kan. Mal. Hin. pic.twitter.com/BpbhR41YgA
— GLOBAL OTT (@global_ott) July 31, 2025
“Mayasabha” – SonyLIV
Set in 1990s Andhra Pradesh, this political drama explores friendship, betrayal, and ambition.
Release Date: August 7
Genre: Political Thriller
Cast: Aadhi Pinisetty, Divya Dutta, Sai Kumar
“Badmashulu” – ETV Win
A comedy-drama about two mischievous friends causing chaos in their village.
Release Date: August 7
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Mahesh Chintala, Vidyasagar Karampuri
Tamil Releases
“Oho Enthan Baby” – Netflix
A romantic drama featuring Mithila Palkar in her Tamil debut.
Release Date: August 8
Genre: Romance
Cast: Mithila Palkar
“Mayakoothu” – SunNXT
A fantasy drama where a writer meets the characters he creates.
Release Date: August 8
Genre: Fantasy
Cast: Nagarajan Kannan, Delhi Ganesh
Malayalam Dubbed Releases
Several Tamil and Telugu titles are now available in Malayalam, including:
- “Arabia Kadali”
- “Mayasabha”
- “Mayakoothu”
- “Oho Enthan Baby”
Also streaming: Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 on JioCinema, hosted by Mohanlal.
Whether you’re in the mood for mystery, politics, survival, or comedy, this weekend’s OTT lineup offers something for every viewer.
With multilingual releases and star-studded casts, platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, and JioHotstar are packed with binge-worthy content.
Which one will you stream first—“Wednesday” or “Salakaar”?
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