From an in-depth look at the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed to an unscripted reality series featuring Uorfi Javed, this week’s OTT lineup promises an exciting mix of films, documentaries and web shows. Here’s everything you need to know.
Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story
Streaming from: August 20
Platform: Prime Video
This gripping docuseries takes viewers on a journey through the lives of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, the visionary writers who reshaped Hindi cinema in the 1970s. The three-part series delves into their iconic partnership which produced timeless classics like Sholay, Zanjeer and Deewaar. It also explores how their creation of the ‘Angry Young Man’ persona not only resonated with a generation but also catapulted Amitabh Bachchan to superstardom. Through candid interviews with the writers, their families, and industry insiders, the series traces Salim-Javed’s meteoric rise and the eventual split that rocked Bollywood.
Terror Tuesday: Extreme
Streaming from: August 20
Platform: Netflix
Inspired by the Thai radio show Angkhan Khlumpong (Terror Tuesday), this horror anthology series brings eight bone-chilling tales to life. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, offers a terrifying twist on the original stories shared by listeners, ranging from cursed bridal gowns to eerie supernatural encounters.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie
Streaming from: August 22
Platform: Netflix
The Sailor Moon Crystal saga reaches its climax with this highly awaited film, which brings the final arc of Naoko Takeuchi’s beloved manga to the screen. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie follows Sailor Moon (Kotono Mitsuishi) and her guardians as they face off against the sinister Shadow Galactica, an organisation intent on seizing Sailor Crystals, the very essence of life. With new allies — the mysterious Sailor Starlights and Princess Kakyuu (Nana Mizuki) — joining the fight, this epic battle for the fate of the galaxy is one that fans won’t want to miss.
That ’90s Show Part 3
Streaming from: August 22
Platform: Netflix
That ’90s Show returns with its third season, taking us back to Point Place in 1996. This part follows Leia Forman (Callie Haverda) spending another summer under the watchful eyes of her grandparents, Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp). With the surprise appearance of Jay and Silent Bob, who crash their car into the Forman household, this season promises more laughs and drama as Leia navigates teenage life, love, and the complexities of growing up.
Drive-Away Dolls
Streaming from: August 23
Platform: JioCinema
In this comedy road-trip adventure, Jamie (Margaret Qualley) and her cautious best friend Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) set off on a spontaneous journey from Philadelphia to Tallahassee. What starts as a light-hearted escape quickly spirals into chaos when they inadvertently become embroiled in a criminal plot involving a mysterious briefcase. With a star-studded cast including Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, and Colman Domingo, Drive-Away Dolls promises a wild and entertaining ride.
Follow Kar Lo Yaar
Streaming from: August 23
Platform: Prime Video
Billed as an unscripted reality series, Follow Kar Lo Yaar offers an unfiltered look into the life of Uorfi Javed, the outspoken social media influencer known for her daring fashion choices. Across nine episodes, viewers get an inside look at Uorfi’s daily life, from her interactions with the paparazzi to her candid thoughts on fame and the public eye. The series provides a raw and honest portrayal of the challenges and triumphs behind the headlines.
Incoming
Streaming from: August 23
Platform: Netflix
Incoming is an A-rated teen comedy that captures the characters’ wild and chaotic experience of attending their first high school party. Featuring a cast led by Bobby Cannavale and Kaitlin Olson, this film blends outrageous humour with heartfelt moments, drawing comparisons to teen classics like Superbad and American Pie.
Pachinko Season 2
Streaming from: August 23
Platform: Apple TV+
The epic saga of the Korean immigrant family continues in the second season of Pachinko. This season delves deeper into the life of Sunja in Osaka during World War II, as she makes difficult decisions to protect her family amidst the turmoil. Meanwhile, in Tokyo in 1989, her grandson Solomon grapples with the consequences of his business ventures. Adapted from Min Jin Lee’s acclaimed novel, Pachinko continues to be a powerful exploration of family, identity, and resilience.
The Frog
Streaming from: August 23
Platform: Netflix
The Frog is a South Korean suspense thriller set in a remote forest motel run by Jeon Young-ha (Kim Yoon-seok). His quiet existence is upended when mysterious guests Goo Sang-joon (Yoon Kye-sang) and Yoo Seong-ha (Go Min-si) arrive with secrets that threaten to unravel everything. As local police chief Yoon Bo-min (Lee Jung-eun) begins investigating the strange occurrences at the motel, he uncovers a web of connections that suggest a much larger and more sinister conspiracy at play.
