Thalaivan Thalaivii to Bigg Boss 19: Best OTT releases to stream in each Indian language this week (August 18 - 24, 2025)
From Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 to Thalaivan Thalaivii, here are the best OTT releases, across Indian languages, to watch this week (August 18 - August 24, 2025) that are available on OTTplay Premium
Last Updated: 12.25 PM, Aug 23, 2025
Key points
- Popular reality show Bigg Boss 19, Dheeran, Thalaivan Thalaivii, and Aamar Boss are among the top releases this week (August 18 - 24, 2025)
- The latest releases, across Indian languages, are from various genres such as comedy drama, political and religious satire, and romantic comedy
- Most of these films and shows are available to stream on JioHotstar, Sun NXT, Aha and OTTplay Premium.
Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 19 is the trending topic across digital platforms as the reality show is finally set to kick off this week. A Malayalam quirky comedy, a heartwarming Bengali drama, a thought-provoking Kannada film are the other offerings from the rest of the movie industries. From Bigg Boss 19 to Thalaivan Thalaivii, here are the best OTT releases, across Indian languages, to watch this week (August 18 - August 24, 2025) that are available on OTTplay Premium.
Top OTT releases across Indian languages
Hindi: Bigg Boss Season 19
Bigg Boss 19 is right around the corner and the list of contestants are being actively discussed on social media. Apart from contestants such as Ashnoor Kaur and Gaurav Khanna, there are also rumors of global celebrities entering the popular Indian reality show for a brief period. This season’s theme is ‘Gharwaalon ki sarkaar’ giving more power to the contestants. Salman Khan has already started shooting for the reality show.
Telugu: Kothapallilo Okappudu
Set in the 1990s, the film centres on Ramakrishna who works for the money lender Appanna. Ramakrishna is in love with Savitri and Appana promises to help them tie the knot. But Appanna dies suddenly, now Ramakrishna's fate hangs in the balance. Telugu star Rana Daggubati has presented this film, which went on to win accolades.
Malayalam: Dheeran
The death of Eldhose sparks frenzied activities in his village as the relatives head to bring back his remains, setting the stage of a chaotic ride. Rajesh Madhavan is joined by a slew of noted actors such as Ashokan, Jagadish, Vineeth, Manoj K Jayaan who dial up the comedy, making the film a fun watch.
Bengali: Aamar Boss
Aamar Boss which translates to My Boss revolves around a middle-aged publishing house owner named Animesh and how his life changes after his mother joins his firm. Directed by Nandita Roy, this heartwarming film garnered positive response. For its engrossing tale and performances, Aamar Boss deserves to be on your weekend watchlist.
Kannada: Kapata Nataka Sutradhari
An elephant statue at an age-old temple is at the centre of this film, which is a thought-provoking satire. The Kannada film follows the events after an overweight man gets stuck beneath the temple statue, while taking part in a custom. Abhirama Arjuna, Dhiraj MV, and Murali Shankar Shastry lead the well-crafted Kapata Nataka Sutradhari
Tamil: Thalaivan Thalaivii
The film revolves around the married couple of Aagasaveeran and Perarasi, who are always found to be bickering at one another. The film narrates their tale, how they fell in love, and how they grew apart in a not-so-subtle manner. Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen lead this film, which became a success, though critics considered parts of it to be regressive. The film is streaming on Prime Video and OTTplay Premium subscribers can also watch it with a top-up option.
FAQs
Q. What are the latest OTT releases?
The latest OTT releases are Dheeran, Kothapallilo Okappudu, Aamar Boss, and Kapata Nataka Sutradhari that you can watch on OTTplay Premium. Other releases include Maareesan, starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivel, on Netflix.
Q. Is Bigg Boss 19 coming?
Yes, Bigg Boss 19 is coming on August 24, 2025.
Q. Which OTT is hit list available?
Hit List is available on Aha and OTTplay Premium