From Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon teaming up for a new romcom to Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey returning with a crime thriller, here’s everything you need to know about this week’s OTT releases.
Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough
Streaming from: August 7
Platform: Netflix
Legendary broadcaster David Attenborough takes viewers on an auditory journey into the animal kingdom in this groundbreaking three-part series. Secret World of Sound explores how animals use sound to survive, from baby caimans communicating in their eggs to the nocturnal clashes between lions and hyenas. With the help of advanced microphones and laser vibrometers, the series unveils previously inaudible sounds, offering a new perspective on the natural world.
One Fast Move
Streaming from: August 8
Platform: Prime Video
KJ Apa plays Wes Neal, a young man with a passion for motorcycle racing, in this high-octane action film helmed by Kelly Blatz. Dishonourably discharged from the military for drag racing, Wes seeks redemption and tracks down his estranged father, Dean Miller (Eric Dane), a former racing champion. As he navigates the intense world of Supersport Motorcycle Racing, Wes must handle the pressures from his father and their complicated relationship.
The Umbrella Academy Season 4
Streaming from: August 8
Platform: Netflix
The Hargreeves siblings return for their final adventure in the fourth season of The Umbrella Academy. Stripped of their powers and scattered across different paths, they must navigate new realities: Viktor (Elliot Page) works at a bar, Diego (David Castañeda) embraces suburban dad life and Ben (Justin H. Min) faces his dark past. With their father Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore), running a powerful empire and a mysterious group called The Keepers challenging their reality, the siblings must reunite to prevent another apocalypse.
Ghudchadi
Streaming from: August 9
Platform: JioCinema
In this rib-tickling romantic comedy, Chirag (Parth Samthaan) and Devika (Khushali Kumar) plan to marry, but complications arise when Chirag’s father Col. Veer Sharma (Sanjay Dutt) rekindles a romance with Menka (Raveena Tandon), who turns out to be Devika’s mother. This revelation leads to a series of hilarious events as the families navigate these unexpected connections.
Gyaarah Gyaarah
Streaming from: August 9
Platform: ZEE5
Gyaarah Gyaarah is a time-bending fantasy thriller spanning three decades: 1990, 2001, and 2016. The plot follows two police officers, played by Raghav Juyal and Dhairya Karwa, who communicate across time using a mysterious walkie-talkie to solve cold cases. As they uncover hidden truths, the lines between past and present, science and mysticism blur. Kritika Kamra also stars in a pivotal role in this series.
Life Hill Gayi
Streaming from: August 9
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Divyenndu and Kusha Kapila play siblings in this comedy-drama, competing to inherit their ancestral estate by restoring their family’s rundown hotel Good Morning Woods Villa in Uttarakhand. Amidst chaotic mishaps, local superstitions and personal differences, they must work together to revamp the hotel. The cast also includes Mukti Mohan and Vinay Pathak.
Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba
Streaming from: August 9
Platform: Netflix
In this sequel to the 2021 romantic thriller Hasseen Dilruba, Rani (Taapsee Pannu) and Rishu (Vikrant Massey) try to rebuild their lives in Agra, only to be caught in new deceptions. Their quest for peace is disrupted by Abhimanyu (Sunny Kaushal), complicating their situation further. Officer Mritunjay (Jimmy Sheirgill), who has a personal vendetta, is determined to uncover the truth.
The Instigators
Streaming from: August 9
Platform: Apple TV+
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck star in this heist comedy as Rory and Cobby, an unlikely duo planning to rob a corrupt politician. When their heist goes awry, they go on the run, with Rory’s therapist (Hong Chau) unexpectedly becoming a key part of their escape.
Romance in the House
Streaming from: August 9
Platform: Netflix
This South Korean series follows Byeon Moo-jin (Ji Jin-hee), who returns to his family after a 12-year absence as a wealthy landlord. His wife, Geum Ae-yeon (Kim Ji-soo), who has been raising their children alone, must deal with the disruption his return causes. Moo-jin attempts to win back Ae-yeon, but their daughter Mi-rae (Son Na-eun) opposes him, while their son (Choi Min-ho) supports reconciliation.
