Most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases in August 2025 on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Sony LIV, Netflix

From high-octane thrillers and passionate love stories to reality TV, historical espionage, and terrifying horror, August 2025 promises a broad bouquet of Hindi entertainment across genres and platforms. Two highly anticipated films, the socially charged love drama Dhadak 2 and the action-packed comedy sequel Son of Sardaar 2, will open theatres in August 25. Pati Patni Aur Panga brings comedy and heart to JioHotstar's celebrity reality style, while Housefull 5 adds suspense to Prime Video's signature craziness. Amidst Amitabh Bachchan's return to Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, the focus shifts to patriotism and espionage in Netflix's Saare Jahan Se Accha.

War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, will open in theatres over the Independence Day weekend. The film depicts a violent confrontation between two super-agents. Meanwhile, mythological horror Maa stars Kajol as a ferocious mother. Last but not least for the month is Param Sundari, a romantic comedy with strong cultural roots that takes place in the picturesque state of Kerala. Movie buffs and streamers alike should be in for a treat in August 2025, thanks to the impressive lineup.

Biggest Hindi releases of August 2025

Dhadak 2 – August 1 (theatrical)

Dhadak 2 follows Neelesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi) and Vidhi (Triptii Dimri), two law students from different caste backgrounds who fall in love while navigating the rigid structures of Indian society. Set in a law college, their relationship blossoms through shared dreams and vulnerabilities but soon faces harsh realities of systemic discrimination, casteist slurs, and societal resistance. As family opposition and institutional pressures mount, the couple must choose between surrendering to societal norms or standing firm in their fight for love and dignity.

Son of Sardaar 2 – August 1 (Theatrical)

Jassi Singh Randhawa returns, this time seeking love rather than turmoil, after years of resolving a massive family quarrel and enduring house imprisonment in Punjab. A hostage situation, a mafia battle, and the most peculiar Sardaar wedding of the century befall him as he arrives in Scotland with the intention of reconciling with his estranged wife.

Housefull 5 – August 1 (Prime Video)

In a chilling series of killings, three young imposters play the role of the long-lost heir to a billionaire's company. Unbeknownst to them, they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of deception.

Pati Patni Aur Panga – August 2 (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium])

Pati Patni Aur Panga is a reality show featuring famous real-life couples as they face hilarious trials and share touching moments to learn more about their love. Under the hosting duo of Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui, the show showcases celebrity couples such as Rocky Jaiswal and Hina Khan, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee, Fahad Ahmad and Swara Bhaskar, Milind Chandwani and Avika Gor, and Geeta Phogat and Pawan Kumar. The show provides an intimate look at couples dealing with love, conflict, and commitment on camera through a blend of comedy, emotion, and candid chats.

Salakaar - August 8 (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium])

Adapted from a true incident, Salakaar follows a distinguished spymaster as he uncovers a clandestine nuclear facility in Pakistan and, using his wits and vital knowledge, manages to disarm the enemy forces to protect the nation. Salakaar follows an Indian spy through two time periods, 1978 and 2025, and lays the stage for a high-stakes thriller in which long-lost rivals reappear and the past threatens to overwhelm the present. Intelligence is the series' greatest asset due to its historical and suspenseful elements.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 – August 11 (Sony LIV [OTTplay Premium])

The legendary quiz show is back for its seventeenth season with Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. The show returns to its tried-and-true formula, presented by Amitabh Bachchan. In it, participants use tried-and-true lifelines like 50:50, Phone-a-Friend, and Audience Poll to solve a series of progressively more challenging multiple-choice questions and compete for life-changing cash awards. The show's current theme, "Jahan Aqal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai" ("Where there's intelligence, there's pride"), is an attempt to promote self-confidence and knowledge by giving regular people in India a platform to share their inspiring stories and ambitious goals in an emotionally charged and entertaining competition.

Saare Jahan Se Accha – August 13 (Netflix)

Saare Jahan Se Accha is an enthralling story of patriotism, sacrifice, and espionage that takes place in the midst of the turbulent 1970s. This fictional drama brings to life a suspenseful mission-based scenario with Pratik Gandhi starring as the diligent and resilient intelligence officer Vishnu Shankar. The series takes viewers inside the cutting-edge field of intelligence, where the fate of a nation hangs in the balance due to the minute lag in transmitting vital information. Vishnu is faced with the daunting task of sabotaging an impending nuclear danger while staying one step ahead of India's enemies as he navigates a treacherous terrain.

War 2 – August 14 (Theatrical)

The greatest villain in India's history, Agent Kabir, went rogue years ago. On this occasion, however, India dispatches its most dangerous agent to pursue him as he ventures further into the darkest corners. Vikram, the Absolute Nuclear Agent, is an S.U.O. who is on par with or even better than Kabir. An unrelenting Terminator, consumed by his own inner turmoil, is hell-bent on shooting Kabir in the head. The entire globe becomes their deadly battlefield as the two fierce cats and Rottweilers go head-to-head. They have insurmountable options before them. Ultimately, they must bear the consequences. An emotional roller coaster of stunning action unfolds in this war.

Maa – August 15 (Netflix)

Maa, a mythical horror movie, stars Kajol as Ambika, a loving mother determined to find her daughter after she and other girls in her ancestral village of Chandrapur, West Bengal, mysteriously disappear. With her 12-year-old daughter in tow, Ambika goes to the site of her husband's strange death, but this time she finds a terrible curse connected to a demonic power and an old rite associated with the veneration of Goddess Kali. To fight the evil creature and safeguard her child no matter what, Ambika experiences a profound spiritual development as the terrifying events unfold.

Param Sundari (theatrical)

The cross‑cultural romantic comedy Param Sundari stars Sidharth Malhotra as Param and Janhvi Kapoor as Sundari. In this delightful take on the classic "north meets south" love story, the picturesque backdrop of Kerala's backwaters and landscapes serves as a backdrop for the hilarious circumstances, romantic chemistry, and family dynamics that ensue when a fiery North Indian meets an elegant South Indian.