Friday OTT Releases (August 1, 2025): 7 new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and more

Friday OTT Releases (August 1, 2025): From Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 to Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, here's the list of upcoming movies and shows to watch!

Sitaare Zameen Par, Housefull 5

Friday OTT Releases (August 1, 2025): Every Friday, we have a lot of new OTT releases on several OTT platforms. Some movies that were theatrically released will land on OTT, while some will have direct OTT releases. From Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh's Sitaare Zameen Par to Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5, both versions, here's the full guide to the upcoming OTT releases arriving this Friday, August 1, 2025.

Friday OTT Releases (August 1, 2025)

Bakaiti (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

Bakaiti is a Hindi slice-of-life series that revolves around the Kataria family in old Ghaziabad. The series stars Rajesh Tailang and Sheeba Chaddha as the parents, with Tanya Sharma and Aditya Shukla as Naina and Bharat, the children. The Kataria family faces financial problems, and Naina is forced to share her house with Bharat, leading to hilarious and relevant sibling rivalry.

Also Read: Bakaiti OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Rajesh Tailang and Sheeba Chadha's family drama

Housefull 5, both versions (Amazon Prime Video)

Housefull 5 has two versions: Housefull 5 A and Housefull 5 B. The fifth installment of the popular Housefull franchise revolves around a group of friends and their misfortunes as they navigate a self-deprecating mystery through self-deprecating humor. The two versions have different killers, but the rest of the film is the same.

The cast features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Chunky Pandey, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir.

Sitaare Zameen Par (YouTube)

It tells the story of Gulshan Arora, a basketball coach who, after a series of accidents, is forced to train a team of intellectually disabled adults for a national tournament. Initially annoyed, Gulshan learns to connect with his players, overcomes his own prejudices, and discovers the true meaning of success and teamwork. The film also focuses on how little joys of life can turn a life full of love. Aamir announced that the film will be available for streaming on YouTube from 1 August for Rs. 100 in India.

Twisted Metal Season 2 (SonyLIV - OTTplay Premium)

Twisted Metal Season 2 will focus on a deadly tournament hosted by Calypso, where drivers compete for a wish. John Doe and Quiet will be participating, and they will be going against new and returning characters, including Sweet Tooth, Dollface, and a host of new competitors like Axel, Vermin, and Mr. Grimm.

Super Sara (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Super Sara is a documentary series that focuses on the life of Sara Montiel, Spain's first international star. The series uses archival footage and personal accounts to explore her rise to fame in both Spanish and Hollywood cinema, highlighting her impact on film and culture.

Thammudu (Netflix)

Thammudu is an action drama that explores the undeniable emotional bond between siblings. The story shows a dedicated brother who takes extraordinary steps to protect his sister from various challenges in life. It stars Nithiin, Laya Gorty, Sapthami Gowda, and others.

My Oxford Year (Netflix)

My Oxford Year is the story of Anna, an ambitious American student, and a charming local man, Jamie. Anna pursues her dreams at Oxford University and explores her love for Jamie. Their bond deepens as they travel together through London, but their love is tested when Anna reveals she has to return to New York and Jamie hides the secret of a life-changing illness.

FAQs

Q: Will Sitaare Zameen Par release on OTT?

A: Sitaare Zameen Par will be available for streaming on YouTube from 1 August for ₹100 in India.

Q: Is Sitaare Zameen par a remake?

A: Yes, Sitaare Zameen Par is a remake. It is officially a remake of the 2018 Spanish film Campeones.

Q: Is Housefull 5 coming out?

A: Both versions of Housefull 5 stream on Prime Video from August 1, 2025.

Q: Is Raid 2 available on OTT?

A: Yes, Raid 2 is available for streaming on the OTT platform Netflix. The movie was released on Netflix on June 26th.

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