New releases on OTT this week, Aug 17–23: 40 titles

The story·A group of quirky characters gets stuck in a dangerous jungle during a chaotic mission. Filled with confusion, criminals, and hilarious situations, they must work together to survive and find their way out.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Action, Comedy, Adventure

Runtime

170 min

Director

Ahmed Khan

Cast

Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi

“Welcome To The Jungle is streaming on JioHotstar from August 21.”

The story·Follows a grandfather and grandson whose relationship transforms through the child's imagination when they encounter aliens.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Comedy, Family, Drama

Runtime

112 min

Director

Manish Saini

Cast

Jackie Shroff, Prateik Smita Patil, Bhagyashree

“The Great Grand Superhero is streaming on Zee5 from August 21.”

The story·Influencer Pavi refuses to leave her family home after marriage, so husband Elan moves in instead. Culture clashes and family chaos ensue as the newlyweds navigate their unconventional setup and challenge who defines their happiness.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Romance, Comedy

Director

Elan

Cast

Elan, Saanve Meghana, Radhika Sarathkumar

“Pyaar Prema Kalyanam is streaming on Netflix from August 21.”

The story·A clash of ideologies. One stands for the people, the other feeds on control. Their paths collided once before. Years later, a child’s silent fear ignites the past, drawing a former police officer into a battle far bigger than personal revenge.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Action, Drama

Runtime

183 min

Director

H. Vinoth

Cast

Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol

“Jana Nayagan is streaming on Zee5 from August 21.”

The story·Two young people navigate their first experience of love, dealing with its powerful emotions and obstacles while discovering the delicate nature of newfound romance.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Romance, Drama

Runtime

184 min

Director

Ravi Namburii

Cast

Sri Gouri Priya Reddy, Kiran Abbavaram, Thrigun

“Chennai Love Story is streaming on SonyLIV from August 21.”

The story·Vasu Babu and Manga are living in their own blissful world, until a ruthless threat targets their romance. As powerful enemies move to separate them, Vasu must fight for his woman.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Romance, Drama, Action

Runtime

163 min

Director

Ajay Bhupathi

Cast

Jai Krishna, Rasha Thadani, Mohan Babu

“Srinivasa Mangapuram is streaming on Prime Video from August 20.”

The story·Shiva, a charming college student juggling three different relationships. As he tries to keep them secret, love, lust, and chaos collide in a playful mix of adult humor, romance, and comedy.

OTT release date

Aug 22, 2026

Genre

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Runtime

142 min

Director

Rajasekar G

Cast

Thrigun, Iniya, Srijitha Ghosh

“Sweety Naughty Crazy is streaming on aha from August 22.”

The story·A middle-class man's carefully balanced life is turned upside down by unexpected challenges that test his dreams, relationships, and resilience. As he faces one setback after another, he discovers the true meaning of family, perseverance, and self-worth.

OTT release date

Aug 19, 2026

Genre

Comedy

Runtime

120 min

Director

G. Nageswara Reddy

Cast

Srikanth, Laya, Rajendra Prasad

“Mister Middle Class is streaming on Prime Video and aha from August 19.”

The story·An aspiring fashion designer fights to prove himself against his father's wishes. Just as love enters his life, a mysterious disappearance sets him on an unforgettable journey into a hidden world where his true destiny awaits.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Runtime

135 min

Director

Annil Boyiidapu

Cast

Rithvik Kondakindi, Vishakha Dhiman, Naresh

“Raja The Raja is streaming on Prime Video and Sun NXT from August 20.”

The story·Aabhas a journalist arrives in village to cover a chilling story. He finds about Maya whose arrested for killing her husband but everyone fears talking about her. He first meets Ravdya a drunkard who tells that Maya was caged and tortured by her husband, then her neighbor Gandha revels Maya was fast forward girl living with a caring husband but she cheated on him for her boyfriend and was addicted to drugs. Finally a village driver tells Maya and her husband were living happily as perfect couple. But things changed when her past lover arrived back in her life. All three people have different versions of their stories with one common link that Maya possibly killed her husband

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Mystery, Thriller

Runtime

125 min

Director

Sid Vinsurkar

Cast

Sai Tamhankar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Sambhaji Sasane

“Bol Bol Rani is streaming on Prime Video from August 21.”

The story·A police investigation frames the story of an atheist office worker whose life descends into terror, frustration and paranoia after relocating to a home with a troubled past. He is forced to question his distorted sense of reality and his views on the paranormal as hidden truths resurface.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Runtime

110 min

Director

Kalyan K Jegan

Cast

Ajay Karthi, Anchana Nethrun, Natarajan Subramaniam

“Dark is streaming on Prime Video from August 21.”

The story·Shakthivel, a devoted son and brother, lives a simple life until greed for wealth leads his family into turmoil. When Shivani, a kind-hearted woman from America, enters his life.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Romance, Comedy

Director

G. Sankar

Cast

Srikanth, Cynthia Lourde, Radha Ravi

“Dinasari is streaming on Prime Video from August 20.”

The story·Three ambitious women leave their small towns for the city, chasing successful careers while facing tough choices that threaten their relationships, values, and identities.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Runtime

108 min

Director

Simipreet Kaur

Cast

Riddhima Kapoor, Parveen Bani, Arsh Chobar

“Kudiyan Shehar Diyan is streaming on Chaupal from August 20.”

The story·Sanjeev, a young aspiring actor from rural Telangana, and debut director Shiva struggle against powerful obstacles, with Sanjeev's financial crisis threatening their shared dream of making a film.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Drama

Runtime

70 min

Director

Anil Nakka

Cast

Anil Nakka, Veeramanohar Kavali, Hareesh Palakurthi

“Sanjeev is streaming on aha from August 21.”

The story·Following the highly publicized death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, the investigation continues into the once-iconic aviation giant, uncovering startling new revelations and insider accounts in the wake of a deepening corporate crisis..

OTT release date

Aug 19, 2026

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

93 min

Director

Rory Kennedy

Cast

John Barnett, Rob Turkewitz, Sam Mohawk

“Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing is streaming on Netflix from August 19.”

The story·Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Action, Crime, Drama

Runtime

101 min

Director

Andrzej Bartkowiak

Cast

Jet Li, DMX, Gabrielle Union

“Cradle 2 the Grave is streaming on Netflix from August 20.”

The story·In 1993, Maureen’s six-year-old daughter Amina is snuck out of the country by her ex-husband, Karim. After years of unsuccessful attempts to find her, Maureen intersects with a professional retriever of internationally abducted children who promises to help her find Amina in exchange for her collaboration.

OTT release date

Aug 18, 2026

Genre

Thriller, Action, Adventure

Runtime

110 min

Director

James Kent

Cast

Kate Beckinsale, Scott Eastwood, Jordan Duvigneau

“Stolen Girl is streaming on Prime Video from August 18.”

The story·An intimate, raw portrait of Manchester City FC across two era-defining seasons. With unprecedented access, the film follows their worst run in decades and fightback to glory.

OTT release date

Aug 19, 2026

Genre

Documentary

Seasons

1 season

Cast

Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden

“A Beautiful Obsession is streaming on Prime Video from August 19.”

The story·Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that pushes them to extraordinary lengths.

OTT release date

Aug 19, 2026

Genre

Drama, Thriller

Runtime

100 min

Director

Aleshea Harris

Cast

Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Vivica A. Fox

“Is God Is is streaming on Prime Video from August 19.”

The story·A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.

OTT release date

Aug 19, 2026

Genre

Comedy, Drama, History

Runtime

102 min

Director

Mike Nichols

Cast

Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman

“Charlie Wilson's War is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar from August 19.”

The story·Eager to impress his activist crush, a wealthy New York teenager follows an online connection to Texas, where he's convinced he can stop an act of extreme violence.

OTT release date

Aug 18, 2026

Genre

Drama, Comedy

Runtime

96 min

Director

Oscar Boyson

Cast

Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer

“Our Hero, Balthazar is streaming on Prime Video from August 18.”

The story·Go inside the most dominant program in college basketball history as Geno Auriemma pushes his players to the limit to win 12 titles. Rebecca Lobo, Diana Taurasi, Paige Bueckers, and more reveal what it takes to survive UConn and build a dynasty.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Documentary

Seasons

1 season

Creator

Matthew Hamachek, Erica Sashin

Cast

Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi

“The Dynasty: UConn Huskies is streaming on Apple TV+ from August 20.”

The story·Explore the extraordinary journey of tennis GOAT Novak Djokovic, who began playing on the hardscrabble courts of Serbia and rose to become the most accomplished champion in the history of men's tennis.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

92 min

Director

Jason Hehir

Cast

Novak Djokovic, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras

“Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter is streaming on Prime Video from August 20.”

The story·Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realise that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After so much time and so many memories, long-held promises and deeply concealed wounds threaten to come to light and force them to confront their future.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Drama

Runtime

90 min

Director

Polly Findlay

Cast

Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds, Niamh Cusack

“Midwinter Break is streaming on JioHotstar from August 21.”

The story·We sit down with some of the key figures shaping Disney’s most enduring stories for a series of intimate conversations about their early years, first sparks, and formative Disney memories — and how the worlds they once dreamed up are now taking shape at Disney destinations around the globe.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

58 min

Director

Leslie Iwerks

Cast

Bob Iger, Dave Filoni, James Cameron

“Disney Worldbuilders is streaming on JioHotstar from August 20.”

The story·Gary Lineker & Alan Shearer and Micah Richards bringing you topical debate, strong opinions and outrageous tales from their careers.

OTT release date

Aug 23, 2026

Genre

Talk

Seasons

2 seasons

Cast

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards

“The Rest Is Football is streaming on Netflix from August 23.”

The story·In this candid and clever stand-up special, Kelsey Cook explores "hangxiety," relives a plane bathroom nightmare and breaks down dating a literal Chad.

OTT release date

Aug 18, 2026

Genre

Comedy

Runtime

53 min

Director

Eric Abrams

Cast

Kelsey Cook

“Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour is streaming on Netflix from August 18.”

The story·Host Ria Ciuffo sits down with Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Carlacia Grant, Jonathan Daviss, and Madison Bailey to celebrate the series' five-season run.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Talk

Seasons

1 season

Cast

Ria Ciuffo

“Outer Banks: The Official Podcast is streaming on Netflix from August 20.”

The story·historic figures or sacred sites believed to share messages from a deity or see the future. An oracle is often a shrine or the priestess who speaks riddles from a god (like the Oracle at Delphi), while a prophet is a person who delivers a direct divine message or call for moral change.

OTT release date

Aug 19, 2026

Seasons

1 season

“Oracles & Prophets is streaming on Prime Video from August 19.”

The story·3 boys stumble upon an opportunity to make easy money by getting rid of dead bodies in a small city marred by gang wars. Things quickly take a turn for the worse and they end up neck deep in trouble fighting to survive.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Seasons

1 season

Cast

Ravi Kishan, Ajitesh Gupta, Jisshu Sengupta

“Clean Up Company is streaming on MX Player and Prime Video from August 21.”

The story·Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations.

OTT release date

Aug 18, 2026

Genre

Action, Horror, Science Fiction

Runtime

123 min

Director

Yeon Sang-ho

Cast

Gianna Jun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook

“Colony is streaming on Prime Video from August 18.”

The story·Following the brutal murder of two police officers, a tenacious detective reluctantly joins forces with his estranged ex-cop father to catch the killer.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Drama, Crime, Mystery

Runtime

48 min

Creator

George Kay

Cast

Jakob Oftebro, Peter Andersson, Electra Hallman

“Blood Sacrifice is streaming on Netflix from August 20.”

The story·Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Crime, Action, Thriller

Runtime

91 min

Director

Chava Cartas

Cast

Alfonso Herrera, Noé Hernández, Hector Kotsifakis

“Facing El Chapo is streaming on Netflix from August 21.”

The story·An insecure teenager's vacation plans are ruined by an unexpected visitor: his neighbor and school crush who will spend two weeks sleeping at his house. The days that promised peace, tranquility and epic series marathons end up bringing a whirlwind of feelings and unresolved issues.

OTT release date

Aug 19, 2026

Genre

Comedy, Romance

Runtime

101 min

Director

Daniel Lieff

Cast

Miguel Lallo, Diego Lira, Débora Falabella

“Here the Whole Time is streaming on Netflix from August 19.”

The story·Since childhood, five best friends have dreamed of making it big as a boy band. When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises to take a step closer to realizing their musical dream, one band member suddenly wants to give it all up, putting the future of the entire group in jeopardy. The five guys have to rise to the occasion - and in doing so, they suddenly find themselves in a completely different decade.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Director

Facundo Scalerandi

Cast

Jacob Rott, Luis Freitag, Bene Schulz

“Back to the 90s is streaming on Prime Video from August 21.”

The story·Inside a women's prison, four inmates form an unlikely bond with a newborn baby girl and create a choir to give her one final beautiful memory after she is diagnosed with an eye disease.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Drama, Music

Runtime

135 min

Director

Gavin Lin

Cast

Ivy Chen Yi-Han, Judy Ongg, Chung Hsin-ling

“Sunshine Women's Choir is streaming on Netflix from August 20.”

The story·When a young girl vanishes from a remote village, the frantic police hunt become a media frenzy. But who turned a suspected criminal into a celebrity?

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

85 min

Director

Nontawat Numbenchapol

Cast

Tanawat Tantiwaleeawat, Karin Sirirungnapat, Sirisawat Kaewdam

“Chompoo: Lost​ &​ Forgotten​ is streaming on Netflix from August 20.”

The story·Rashdan is a businessman who provides diving services. He has a wife, Sakinah and a daughter, Nisa. Rashdan has been a believer in the superstitious practices and superstitions of his ancestors since childhood, while Sakinah, a medical graduate, believes more in science and believes that as a Muslim, prayer is a powerful weapon in requesting anything he wants. When Nisa did not get 'straight A's in her SPM triak exam, Rashdan panicked because he really wanted his daughter to be the first in her family to study abroad. On the advice of his assistant, Alam, Rashdan forced Sakinah and Nisa to travel all over the country looking for the best amulets so that her daughter's SPM results would be excellent. Every shaman/dukun they met turned out to be a "scammer" shaman who actually only wanted to deceive them and not help Nisa's decision.

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Comedy

Runtime

97 min

Director

Syed Fariz

Cast

Aaron Aziz, Scha Al-Yahya, Tiara Suraya Rose

“5 Bomoh is streaming on Netflix from August 21.”

The story·An action-packed preschool series about an adorable jet plane named Jett who travels the world delivering packages to children. On every delivery, Jett encounters a new problem that the he and his friends the Super Wings must work together to solve!

OTT release date

Aug 21, 2026

Genre

Animation, Kids

Runtime

12 min

Creator

Jung Gil-hoon

Cast

Moon Nam-sook, Chang Eun-sook, Hong So-young

“Super Wings is streaming on Prime Video from August 21.”

The story·At his clinic, sex therapist Ichito Shimotori treats diverse and intimate sexual issues with sincerity. Yet, he secretly hides a struggle of his own.

OTT release date

Aug 20, 2026

Genre

Drama

Seasons

1 season

Cast

Kento Nakajima, Yuko Araki, Ryota Miura

“S&X is streaming on Netflix from August 20.”