OTT releases of the week [Aug 5 to Aug 9]: New movies and shows set to stream on Netflix, JioHotstar and more
From Telugu actioner Lenin starring Akhil Akkineni to Imtiaz Ali’s sleeper hit, Main Vaapas Aaunga, this week’s lineup has something for everyone.
OTT releases of the week
Operation Safed Sagar
Release date: August 7
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: Operation Safed Sagar is inspired by real events and follows the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows Squadron during the 1999 Kargil War. The patriotic drama explores personal sacrifices made by the fighter pilots and their families as nation’s youngest fighter pilots undertake a daring mission.
Main Vaapas Aaunga
Release date: August 7
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the emotional Partition era romance drama follows a 95-year-old man recounting the love story he lost during the 1947 partition. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari Wagh.
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Sterling Point
Release date: August 5
Where to watch: Prime Video
About the movie: The coming-of-age drama revolves around Annie Jacobson, who unexpectedly inherits a secluded island in Canada from a grandfather she never knew. She soon uncovers long-buried dark family secrets.
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Ted Lasso Season 4
Release date: August 5
Where to watch: Apple TV+
About the movie: Jason Sudeikis returns as the optimistic football coach, and this time with a different challenge in Ted Lasso Season 4.
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Uyir
Release date: August 4
Where to watch: JioHotstar
About the movie: Uyir is a slow-burn Malayalam crime thriller. It follows Ajeeb Rahaman, a rookie Sub-Inspector haunted by his childhood trauma. He launched a multi-state investigation with his colleague into the mysterious death of an unidentified woman found in an abandoned well.
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Big Chciken: A Fast Food Conspiracy
Release date: August 5
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy is an investigative documentary. Comedian MO Gilligan embarks on ab old 28-day experiment eating fried chicken three times a day while travelling across the UK and the US.
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One Hundred Years of Solitude Part 2
Release date: August 5
Where to watch: Netflix
About the show: The series revolves around the 50 years of the Buendía family and the tragic decline of the mythical town Macondo.
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The Shards
Release date: August 6
Where to watch: JioHotstar
About the movie: Based on Bret Easton Ellis’ bestselling novel, The Shards, is a seductive teen thriller set in 1980s Los Angeles. The film follows a group of privileged students at an elite prep school whose seemingly perfect lives begin to unravel with the arrival of a mysterious new classmate.
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The Last House
Release date: August 7
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: The Last Hour is a sci-fi horror thriller that revolves around a family of four who find themselves mysteriously trapped inside their home with no way to escape.
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Our Sticky Love
Release date: August 7
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: A romantic comedy K-drama, Our Sticky Love, follows Go Eun-sae, an ambitious prosecutor who loses her memory while investigating a powerful crime syndicate. A former boxing champion, Jang Tae-Ha, pretends to be her boyfriend to keep her safe.
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Death Inc. Season 4
Release date: August 7
Where to watch: Netflix
About the show: The final season of Death Inc follows the chaotic battle for control of the Torregrosa Funeral Home. However, tensions escalate when Chemi emerges as a leading contender to lead the business.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Release date: August 7
Where to watch: JioHotstar
About the movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros Movie (2023), which follows Mario, Luigi, and their allies as they embark on an intergalactic journey.
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Lenin
Release date: August 7
Where to watch: Zee5
About the movie: The Telugu action movie revolves around an orphan named Lenin, who is raised by a wealthy Matriach. It draws inspiration from the Mahabharata. He returns to challenge the corrupt village elite and seek justice for wrongdoings in the past.
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Tumbadchi Manjula
Release date: August 7
Where to watch: Zee5
About the movie: The official Marathi remake of Kannada blockbuster Su From Su, the film is a horror comedy. It revolves around Keshav, a young man who pretends to be possessed by a ghost to escape an awkward situation.
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The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls
Release date: August 9
Where to watch: Prime Video
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About the show: Bear Grylls takes the cast of The Chosen into America’s toughest landscape. The docuseries shows survival challenges and personal experiences.