Latest OTT releases this week (August 18, 2025 to August 24, 2025): 16 new films and series to watch on ZEE5, JioHotstar, Sony LIV, Netflix, Prime Video

Summary:

• OTT platforms are set to release a diverse lineup between Aug 18–24, 2025, spanning thrillers, horrors, political satires, dramas, and reality TV.

• Major streamers like Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Sun NXT, Prime Video and Lionsgate Play are bringing both new shows and returning favourites.

• The releases include intriguing concepts — from supernatural village mysteries and workplace comedies to true-crime stories and intense emotional sagas — offering something for every kind of viewer.

Latest OTT releases this week (August 18, 2025 to August 24, 2025)

In the third week of August 2025, OTT platforms are preparing to release a wide variety of new titles for viewers to binge, including thrilling thrillers, shocking true-crime stories, comedic workplace dramas, touching family sagas, and the long-awaited return of reality TV. When it comes to explosive action in a superhero universe, unsettling mysteries, heartwarming storytelling, and laughter, there's something for everyone on August 18–24, 2025, on streaming giants like Netflix, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Sun NXT, Prime Video, and Lionsgate Play.

Aamar Boss – August 22 (ZEE5 [OTTplay])

An unusual concept—an office-based old-age crèche created by the boss' mother—envelops a modern family drama. In addition to increasing output, this novel approach promotes a friendlier and more welcoming workplace for all employees.

Bigg Boss Season 19 - August 24 (JioHotstar [OTTplay])

With a dramatic backdrop reminiscent of Parliament, the new theme "Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar" ushers in a power transition in the Bigg Boss house. Housemates will have unfettered power to make decisions of all sizes for the first time in Bigg Boss history, transforming the house into a platform for public opinion with immediate and unfiltered repercussions. In his new role as "host" in this disorganised democracy, Salman Khan assumes a dominant position. This season, in true Bigg Boss style, blends suspenseful drama with a revolutionary idea that mirrors the nation's cultural climate: the erratic interplay of power, individuals, and the unpredictable.

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Eenie Meanie – August 22 (JioHotstar [OTTplay])

An opportunity to save the life of Edie's chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend forces Edie, a former teenage getaway driver, back into her shady past.

Itti Si Khushi – August 18 (Sony LIV [OTTplay])

In this series, like a mother, a daughter has always taken care of the whole household whenever she has triumphed over challenges and found a way.

Kapata Nataka Sutradhari - August 22 (Sun NXT [OTTplay])

This piece of new-age political satire takes a light-hearted look at the injustices and biases that exist in our society.

Kolahalam - August 22 (Sun NXT [OTTplay])

The touching and amusing drama of Kolahalam unfolds in the short 16 hours between the death of an elderly man and his funeral. As the solemn preparations come to a halt, a thief bursts in, igniting an unintentional chain reaction of hilariously failed escape attempts. Despite its comic tone, the film deftly conveys a thought-provoking societal message that cuts across political boundaries and speaks to everyone.

Maa – August 22 (Netflix)

The 1985 Chandarpur village practice of killing female newborns is believed to be a ritual that will release them from a curse. Currently residing in West Bengal with her husband Shuvankar and daughter, Shweta, Ambika's story continues forty years later. Although Shweta begs her parents to let her go to Chandarpur, they refuse. In the wake of his father's unexpected death, Shuvankar makes a beeline for Chandarpur, but he never makes it back; an evil force strikes him down while he's on the way. Since selling their grand mansion was Shuvankar's final desire, three months later Ambika receives a call from Joydev, the Sarpanch of Chandarpur, informing her that he has located a buyer. Ambika and Shweta travel to the village to finalise the sale, but they encounter strange ghostly activity there. After becoming friends, Shweta and Deepika go to a secluded area behind the estate; however, Deepika goes missing that very night, accompanied by an evil entity. With Joydev's help, Ambika contacts the police and learns that, for the past three months, girls have been going missing from the hamlet and then reappearing a few days later. The police think it's all an elaborate hoax and that some evildoer is abducting the girls for some reason. Since Shweta is the sole female survivor of her family, the locals caution Ambika that she is the true victim of the evil spirit.

Maareesan – August 22 (Netflix)

A criminal helps an Alzheimer's sufferer flee his house and travels to other locations, not because he cares about the man but because he wants to see how much money he can get his hands on.

Maltidos – August 25 (JioHotstar [OTTplay])

Despite a seven-year family secret, a Roma leader and her sons resort to criminal tactics in their quest to protect their tribe from eviction in southern France caused by flooding.

Peacemaker Season 2 - August 22 (JioHotstar [OTTplay])

Peacemaker Season 2 takes place in the freshly revived DC Universe and follows Chris Smith, alias Peacemaker, as he deals with the emotional fallout of his previous deeds and navigates a denser, more realistic chapter. Hardcourt goes into a tailspin, friendships break down, and Peacemaker is pursued by Rick Flag Sr, who is out for revenge, as the once-close-knit 11th Street Kids fall apart. In the midst of all the mayhem, a mysterious portal to other dimensions opens up, beckoning Chris to step into a seemingly idyllic world. However, prior to embarking on this journey, Chris must confront his past trauma, his personal identity, and his conflicting yearning for tranquilly, no matter the cost. Season 2 builds the framework for the future of the wider DCU while balancing deeper psychological storytelling with its signature foul-mouthed comedy and explosive action. It forces Peacemaker to grow up, whether he wants to or not.

Shodha – August 22 (ZEE5 [OTTplay])

Rohith submits a missing persons report in search of his wife, who vanishes under odd circumstances following a deadly accident. His wife is located by the police, which changes the course of the case, but he denies her and charges her with being an imposter!

Soothravakyam – August 21 (Lionsgate Play [OTTplay])

Christo Xavier, a circle inspector who helps out the town's youth by mentoring students in eleventh standard, turns his station into a community centre. But a missing person necessitates a thorough inquiry, so he must endure it.

Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror - August 19 (JioHotstar [OTTplay])

In 2011, when Samantha Stites first met Christopher Thomas, a disturbing obsession began to take hold of her. Until the harassment escalated into a deadly situation in 2022, Christopher relentlessly followed Samantha everywhere she went.

Thalaivan Thalaivii - August 22 (Prime Video [OTTplay])

Dramatic and intense, Thalaivan Thalaivii examines the passionate relationship of two independent souls.A potent emotional journey is woven into the fabric of their relationship as love, conflict, and anarchy intertwine.

The Alto Knights – August 21 (JioHotstar [OTTplay])

The film chronicles the power struggle between two infamous mob bosses in New York City, played by Robert De Niro and Vito Genovese, respectively. A tragic collision course that will transform the Mafia (and America) forever is set between these once-best friends, brought about by petty jealousies and a series of betrayals.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox - August 20 (JioHotstar [OTTplay])

The protagonist of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is a college student from the US who goes to Italy to study abroad but finds herself wrongly jailed for murder a few weeks after she arrives. The show follows Amanda as she tries to clear her name and get back on her feet, while also delving into the reasons why everyone and everything was so quick to condemn her.

FAQs

Which OTT releases are trending this week from August 18 to 24, 2025?

A mix of thrillers, horrors, dramas and reality shows like Peacemaker Season 2, Maa, Aamar Boss and Bigg Boss Season 19 are generating major buzz.

What is the plot of Aamar Boss releasing on ZEE5?

Aamar Boss is a workplace family drama centred on a boss whose mother opens an old-age crèche in the office to foster a friendlier and more productive environment.

When will Bigg Boss Season 19 premiere on JioHotstar?

Bigg Boss Season 19 premieres on August 24, 2025, sporting a new “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar” theme with Salman Khan returning as host.