OTT Releases This Week (Aug 26–31): What’s New on Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar  

From Bollywood romances to global thrillers and live Ganesh Utsav streaming, here’s your complete guide to the week’s new releases across theatres and OTT.

The final week of August 2025 promises a power-packed mix of cinema and streaming. Big-screen releases, hard-hitting documentaries, and fresh seasons of fan-favourite shows are arriving across Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, Zee5, JioHotstar and regional platforms. Whether you’re in the mood for superhero sagas, rom-coms, or global mysteries, there’s something for every kind of viewer.

Theatre Releases

• Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra (Aug 28) – Multi-part superhero saga starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, directed by Dominic Arun.

• Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira (Aug 29) – Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan in a quirky rom-com directed by Althaf Salim.

• Param Sundari (Aug 29) – North-South romance featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor.

• Hridayapoorvam (Aug 28) – Emotional family drama.

OTT Releases

Netflix

• The Thursday Murder Club (Aug 28) – Adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery. 

• Metro… in Dino (Aug 29) – Anthology of modern-day love stories.

• Two Graves After Two (Aug 29) – Crime thriller about a grandmother’s search for justice.
• Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives (Aug 28) – Animated kids adventure.
• My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 2 (Aug 28) – Young adult drama continues.
• Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives (Aug 27) – A comic-documentary on obsession with fantasy leagues.
• Karate Kid: Legends (Aug 30) – Franchise revival with new characters.

Prime Video

• The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Aug 27) – Sequel series starring Chris Pratt in action-thriller mode.

SonyLIV

• The Chronicles of 4.5 Gang (Aug 29) – Malayalam dark comedy crime saga by Krishand.

Zee5 / Others

• Day of Reckoning (Aug 28 | Zee5) – Dystopian thriller about rebellion and sisterhood.
• Half CA: Season 2 (Aug 27 | MX Player) – Slice-of-life drama continues.
• Thunderbolts: The New Avengers* (Aug 27 | JioHotstar) – Marvel’s anti-heroes take the stage.
• Atomic: One Hell of a Ride (Aug 28 | JioHotstar) – Nuclear arms race docu-series.
• Shipwreck Hunters Australia (Aug 27 | Disney+) – Adventure docu-series.

Documentaries & Specials

• How I Left Opus Dei (Netflix) – A raw look at life inside and after leaving the Catholic order.
• My Dead Friend Zoe (Aug 29) – Psychological thriller blending grief and social media.
• Ganesh Utsav 2025 LIVE (Aug 28 onwards) – JioHotstar streams Lalbaugcha Raja, Girgaon Cha Raja, Andhericha Raja, and Siddhivinayak Temple darshans.

Regional Highlights

• Bhaag Saale (Aug 28 | EtvWin | Telugu) – A chef’s crime-filled double life.
• Vasanthi Vasanthi (Aug 28 | ManoramaMax | Malayalam).
• Maayakoothu & Gevi – New Malayalam and Tamil originals.

The lineup is headlined by Param Sundari, The Thursday Murder Club, and Thunderbolts* alongside experimental titles like How I Left Opus Dei and Day of Reckoning. Add in Ganesh Utsav live-streaming and there’s something for both entertainment seekers and festive devotees this week.