Friday OTT Releases (August 8, 2025): New Movies and Shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and More

From intense survival thrillers to heartfelt romances and gripping documentaries, this week’s OTT lineup promises something for every mood.

This Friday, streaming platforms are set to drop a fresh wave of entertainment across genres and languages. Whether you’re in the mood for an emotional family drama, a high-stakes thriller, a light-hearted romance, or a gripping documentary, there’s plenty to look forward to.

On ZEE5, Maaman brings a warm slice-of-life Tamil family drama. The story follows Inba, a newly married man, whose unusually close bond with his young nephew Laddu begins to strain his relationship with his wife, Rekha. Featuring Soori, Rajkiran, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Swasika, the film promises heartfelt emotions and relatable conflicts.

Over on Amazon Prime Video, Arabia Kadali delivers tense drama and survival stakes. Starring Satya Dev and Anandhi, the Telugu series centres on fishermen from a remote Andhra village who unintentionally trespass into international waters. Captured on foreign soil, they must navigate imprisonment, deadly adversaries, and the hope of returning home.

Netflix adds a dose of romance with Oho Enthan Baby. This Tamil film stars Vishnu Vishal, Rudra, and Mithila Palkar in a bittersweet story about an aspiring filmmaker turning his heartbreak into a romance movie — only to start questioning the ending and, by extension, his own life. Streaming in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, the film offers a tender, uncomplicated love story.

SunNXT drops Hebbuli Cut, a Kannada action-comedy that blends laughs with social commentary. The story highlights personal dignity, societal wrongs, and the courage to stand up against injustice — wrapped in regional flavour and humour. 

Documentary fans can turn to Netflix for Stolen: Heist of the Century, a deep dive into the 2003 Antwerp diamond heist. This gripping account dissects how a team of thieves pulled off one of the world’s most audacious robberies.

On JioHotstar, Salakaar promises adrenaline-pumping espionage. Naveen Kasturia plays Adhir, a spymaster who once thwarted a nuclear crisis plotted by Pakistan. Years later, the ghosts of his past resurface, putting his personal life and national security on a collision course.

Lionsgate Play brings Pretty Thing, an erotic thriller featuring Alicia Silverstone as Sophie, a high-powered executive whose affair with a younger man (Karl Glusman) spirals into obsession and danger. As Elliot’s fixation turns menacing, Sophie is forced into a fight for survival.

Finally, ZEE5 also serves up Mothevari Love Story, a Telugu romantic comedy starring Anil Geela and Varshini Reddy Junnuthula. It follows two spirited young lovers from rural Telangana who plan to elope — until a shocking family revelation threatens their union. Packed with rustic charm and humour, the series offers a light yet engaging watch.

From sweeping romances to nail-biting thrillers, this week’s OTT releases are ready to cater to every binge-watching appetite.