Friday OTT Releases, August 22, 2025: 10 New Movies and Shows on Netflix, JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5 and More

Here’s your quick guide to the latest movies and series landing on streaming platforms this Friday,  from thrillers and dramas to sci-fi and superhero mayhem.

This Friday, August 22, promises a power-packed lineup across streaming platforms, with fresh films and series spanning thrillers, sci-fi spectacles, family dramas, and real-life documentaries. From Fahadh Faasil’s much-awaited Maareesan to John Cena’s return in Peacemaker Season 2, and a bold Korean drama inspired by the 1980s, OTT platforms are set to cater to every mood and genre this weekend.

Maareesan — Netflix

Fahadh Faasil’s thriller reaches streaming in multiple languages

The Tamil crime thriller starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu arrives on Netflix with dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, making the hit theatrical release accessible to a wider audience.

Aamar Boss — ZEE5

Rakhee Gulzar returns in this heartwarming Bengali family drama
Marking the comeback of veteran actor Rakhee Gulzar, this office-centric drama directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee explores subtle shifts in family dynamics through a corporate setting.

Invasion — Season 3 (Apple TV+)

The fight for Earth continues in Apple’s sci-fi epic
The third season opens with survivors uniting against the alien mothership. Ten weekly episodes will roll out, with high-stakes drama balancing human resilience and interstellar threat.

Thalaivan Thalaivii — Prime Video

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen star in a mix of romance, action and comedy
This Tamil hit follows a couple navigating turbulent marital challenges. With multi-language availability, the film promises both laughter and heart-tugging emotion.

Peacemaker — Season 2 (HBO Max)

James Gunn expands the DC Universe with fresh twists
John Cena returns as Chris Smith in a season that introduces multiverse elements, new characters like Rick Flag Sr., and tighter links to the upcoming Superman movie. Weekly episodes follow the August 21 premiere.

Aema — Netflix

A bold 1980s-inspired K-drama diving into cinema and ambition

Lee Hanee leads this stylized dark comedy-drama, inspired by “Madame Aema,” capturing the struggles and ambitions of those within South Korea’s film industry during the era.

Shodha — ZEE5

Pawan Kumar headlines a tense psychological thriller
The Kannada series delves into psychological intrigue, giving the actor-director scope for an intense performance in ZEE5’s latest original.

Abandoned Man — Netflix

A tale of redemption from Turkish cinema

Starring Mert Ramazan Demir, this poignant drama tells the story of a man trying to rebuild his life and seek forgiveness after serving time in prison.

The Truth About Jussie Smollett? — Netflix

Investigating one of Hollywood’s most controversial cases

This documentary revisits the 2019 hate-crime allegations involving Jussie Smollett, unpacking the conflicting narratives and their wider implications on justice and public opinion.

Kothapallilo Okappudu — AhaVideo

A rustic Telugu drama produced by Rana Daggubati

Directed by debut filmmaker Praveena Paruchuri, the film paints a realistic picture of rural life, social issues, and village traditions in Andhra Pradesh.