This week’s OTT releases are packed with intrigue! Nicole Kidman’s The Perfect Couple features a mysterious body at a beach wedding, while Lakshya’s Murder sees a kidnapping on a train. Apple TV’s London features a suspicious fire, SonyLiv’s Tanaav features a counter-terrorism operation in its second season, and Prime Video’s Call Me Bae stars Ananya Panday as an elite socialite trying to start anew. While these are expected to steal the spotlight, don’t miss our full list at the end, featuring intriguing documentaries and regional reality shows, for a complete overview of all OTT releases.
Top OTT Releases This Week (August 2 – August 8)
As we mentioned, here are the biggest entertainment headlines debuting on streaming this week.
Call me Bae
Release date: September 6
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Where to watch: Prime Video
Throw: Ananya PandeyGurfateh Pirzada, Vihaan Samat, Varun Sood, Vir Das, Lisa Mishra, Niharika Lira Dutt, Maskkaan Jaffery, Mini Mathur, Shiv Masand, Akashdeep Arora, Anmol Oberoi, Naman Arora, Shiv Masand, Sahil Shroff
Ananya Panday plays Bella “Bay” Choudhary, a high society heiress from South Delhi who loses everything after a scandal. As she is forced to swap her life of luxury for the streets of Mumbai, Bay embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting stereotypes and personal issues along the way. Expect plenty of pop culture references and luxury brand names dropped every ten minutes!
Tanaav Season 2
Release date: September 6
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Where to watch: Sony Live
ThrowStars: Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Shashank Arora, Arslan Goni, Satyadeep Mishra, Amit Gaur, Gaurav Arora
SonyLiv's Tanaav revolves around a counter-terrorism operation in Kashmir, focusing on a retired army officer named Kabir (Manav Vij). Last time, we saw Kabir battling a dangerous terrorist, but this time the threat comes in the form of a new, more educated ISIS-trained militant who is out to take revenge on the Special Task Force (STG). The show is an adaptation of the Israeli series Fauda and features a host of Kashmiri actors, including Ekta Kaul.
Murder
Release date: September 6
Genre: Action, Thriller
Where to watch: Hot Star
Cast: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Abhishek Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi, Adrija Sinha, Harsh Chhaya, Parth Tiwari, Kashyap Kapoor, Sahil Gangurde, Priyam Gupta, Vivek Kashyap, Ahmad Raza Khan, Kalib Logan
Kill follows Amrit Rathod (Lakshya), an NSG commando who embarks on a dangerous journey to stop his girlfriend's forced marriage. When a group of ruthless bandits attack their train, Amrit must use his fighting skills to protect the passengers and fight for survival. Kill opened well in theaters and was acclaimed for its high-octane action scenes. The film is based on a real-life train robbery that director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat experienced in 1995.
Slow Horses Season 4
Release date: September 4
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Where to watch: September 4
Cast: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rosalind Eleazar, Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chang, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Wirthner, Bally Gill
Slow Horses is a critically acclaimed British spy thriller about a team of flawed British intelligence agents who are sent into a dead-end department of MI5. This time, an explosion occurs in central London, and the agents must once again team up to uncover hidden truths. The show is an adaptation of Mick Herron's 2017 book Spook Street.
The perfect couple
Release date: September 5
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mysticism
Where to watch: Netflix
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Fahey, Ishaan KhatterIshaan Khatter, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin, Isabelle Adjani, Michael Beach, Nick Searcy, Irina Dubova, Stuart Whalen
Amelia Sachs (Eve Hewson) is preparing to marry into one of Nantucket's wealthiest families. Her future mother-in-law, renowned author Greer Harrison Winbury, plans a lavish wedding like no other, despite her intense dislike for Sachs. Things take an unexpected turn when a body washes up on the beach, setting off a twisted investigation into hidden secrets where everyone is a suspect, including the family and guests. The thriller is an adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's 2018 bestseller of the same name. Indian actor Ishaan Khatter (A Suitable Boy) plays the groom's best friend.
List of other OTT releases this week
Looking for a show or movie that might satisfy your niche interests? From the peak of the Los Angeles luxury real estate market to a Lego version of your favorite Pixar characters hanging out together, here's a list of all the new releases from the major streaming platforms. Be sure to keep an eye on our Entertainment Hub for upcoming releases and keep your watchlist updated!
Web series/movie | OTT platform | Language | Genre | OTT release date |
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Skate Story: Short Film Depth I | MUBY | Quiet | Sports, Fantasy | 1-Sep-24 |
Willpower and brilliance | MUBY | English | Drama | 1-Sep-24 |
Bigg Boss Season 8 – Telugu | Disney+ Hotstar | Telugu | Reality show | 1-Sep-24 |
Killer of Women | YouTube | Hindi | Crime, Thriller, Mysticism | 2-Sep-24 |
English teacher | Disney+ Hotstar | English | comedy | 2-Sep-24 |
Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Undercooked Beef | Netflix | English | Reality show | 2-Sep-24 |
Untold: Hope Solo vs. US Soccer | Netflix | English | Documentary, Sports | 3-Sep-24 |
Outlast Season 2 | Netflix | English | Reality TV, Adventure | 4-Sep-24 |
Lego Pixar: BrickToons | Disney+ Hotstar | English | Animation, Comedy, Kids | 4-Sep-24 |
Murai in love | Disney+ Hotstar | Japanese | Animation, Comedy, Romance | 4-Sep-24 |
Apollo 13: Survival | Netflix | English | Documentary | 5-Sep-24 |
Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas | Netflix | English | Documentary | 5-Sep-24 |
Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist | JioCinema | English | Crime, Drama | 6-Sep-24 |
Visfot | JioCinema | Hindi | Crime | 6-Sep-24 |
Rebel Ridge | Netflix | English | Action, Crime, Drama | 6-Sep-24 |
Selling Sunset Season 8 | Netflix | English | Reality show | 6-Sep-24 |
Goodbye, Amigo | Netflix | Malayalam | Drama | 6-Sep-24 |
Tell Me Lies Season 2 | Disney+ Hotstar | English | Drama | 6-Sep-24 |
My first movie | MUBY | English | Drama | 06-Sep-24 |