New OTT Releases This Week: This week, several new movies and web series are arriving on OTT platforms to enhance your holiday enjoyment. Whether you like action, comedy, romance or thriller, every kind of content is available this week. Let’s find out which movies and series are releasing on which platform between August 18 and 25.
1. Itti Si Khushi
Platform: SonyLIV
Release Date: August 18
This is the story of Anvita, a Mumbai girl and the eldest daughter of her family. Due to her father, who is addicted to alcohol, and her mother, who has left the house, she has to leave her studies and take up the responsibility of the family. Amidst these difficulties, she is looking for ‘Itti Si Khushi’. This series is a heart-touching story that can make you emotional.
2. Stalking Samantha
Platform: JioCinema
Release Date: August 19
If you want to watch a thriller based on an actual incident, then this documentary is for you. In 2011, the life of a girl named Samantha became hell when a man followed her for 13 years. This documentary shows how this pursuit leads her to kidnapping and terrible pain.
3. The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
Platform: JioCinema
Release Date: August 20
This web series is based on the true story of Amanda Knox. A professor’s life turns upside down when she is accused of murdering her roommate. Despite being innocent, she is sentenced to jail, but she fights for justice till the last breath. This series illustrates how an innocent person must fight against the system.
4. Amar Boss
Platform: Zee5
Release Date: August 22
This is a light-hearted and heartwarming comedy. The story is about a book publisher whose life is turned upside down when his mother comes to work as an intern in his office. This funny story will make you laugh and also tell the importance of relationships.
5. Maa
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: August 22
This Kajol starrer is the story of a mother whose husband has died tragically. She returns to her native village to save her daughter, but there she faces a curse that she has to deal with alone. This film is an excellent mix of horror and thriller.
6. Maarishen
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: August 22
If you want to watch something different and fun, then definitely watch this film. The story is about a thief who befriends an elderly Pillai. Pillai has amnesia, and the thief wants to usurp his property. But during a road trip, many shocking revelations are made. This story is full of twists and turns.
7. Shodha
Platform: Zee5
Release Date: August 22
In this thriller, the wife of a man named Rohit disappears and then suddenly returns. But Rohit suspects that it is not his wife. He starts investigating it, and then many deep secrets are revealed layer by layer. This film will keep you glued to your seat.
8. Thalaivan Thalaivi
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: August 22
This is a perfect light-hearted comedy film to watch with the family. Its funny story will make you and your family laugh a lot. This is a good option to watch together on the weekend.
9. Peacemaker 2
Platform: JioCinema
Release Date: August 22
The second season of this comic series on the DC Universe is coming. This story is related to Superman, and you will see a lot of action and comedy in it. If you have seen the first season, then definitely watch its second season.
10. Bigg Boss 19
Platform: JioCinema
Release Date: August 24
India’s biggest reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ is ready to rock once again. The craze of this show, hosted by Salman Khan, has always been tremendous among the fans. If you’re a fan of reality shows, then don’t miss this season.