Weekend OTT Watchlist: 5 New Releases to Stream on July 4, 2025 — Legal Dramas, Political Thrillers, and Fantasy Adventures Await

As the weekend approaches, it’s time to unwind and update your watchlist. This Friday, July 4, 2025, brings an exciting mix of fresh OTT releases across platforms like Netflix, JioHotstar, SonyLiv, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video, and Lionsgate Play. From intense courtroom battles to whimsical village tales and sweeping fantasy epics, there’s something for every kind of viewer.

Here are five standout releases to catch this weekend:

1. Good Wife – A Legal Drama with Emotional Depth

Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: July 4, 2025

Priyamani returns in Good Wife, an Indian adaptation of the acclaimed international legal drama. She plays Tarunika, a former lawyer who steps back into the courtroom after her husband becomes embroiled in a public scandal. Helmed by director Revathi in her digital debut, this courtroom saga blends personal turmoil with legal suspense, offering a gripping narrative of resilience, justice, and reinvention.

2. The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case – High-Stakes Political Thriller

Platform: SonyLiv
Release Date: July 4, 2025

Adapted from Anirudhya Mitra’s investigative book Ninety Days, this series reconstructs the tense aftermath of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. With riveting performances by Amit Sial, Sahil Vaid, and others, The Hunt captures the intensity of the CBI’s 90-day probe. Expect a deep dive into the corridors of power and justice, packed with tension, revelations, and historical insight.

3. Kaalidhar Laapata – A Soulful Road Trip of Rediscovery

Platform: Zee5
Release Date: July 4, 2025

Abhishek Bachchan stars in this emotional journey about aging, purpose, and unlikely friendships. After learning that his family plans to abandon him, an elderly man sets out on a cross-country road trip with a young orphan named Ballu. Kaalidhar Laapata is a heartwarming exploration of second chances and self-discovery, sure to leave viewers both teary-eyed and inspired.

4. Uppu Kappurambu – A Whimsical Village Comedy with a Clever Twist

Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: July 4, 2025

Set in a quaint Telugu village, Uppu Kappurambu stars Keerthy Suresh as a newly elected village head who teams up with an eccentric gravekeeper (Suhas) to solve a hilarious, space-related cemetery crisis. With sharp social satire and plenty of quirky humour, this film delivers laughs while subtly addressing deeper rural issues.

5. In The Lost Lands – Fantasy Adventure from George R.R. Martin’s Imaginarium

Platform: Lionsgate Play
Release Date: July 4, 2025

Based on a short story by Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin, In The Lost Lands transports viewers to a mystical, post-apocalyptic world. Milla Jovovich stars as the powerful witch Gray Alys, accompanied by a rugged warrior (Dave Bautista), on a quest to help a queen gain shape-shifting abilities. Packed with mythical creatures, dark lore, and epic battles, this one’s a must-watch for fantasy lovers.

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Whether you’re in the mood for gripping drama, heartfelt stories, or magical adventures, July 4’s OTT lineup has something for everyone.