This weekend several new movies and web series are arriving on various OTT platforms, including Netflix, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. Highlights include Indian 2 starring Kamal Haasan, the suspenseful Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba with Taapsee Pannu, and the romantic comedy Ghudchadi featuring Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon.
Ghudchadi (JioCinema)
Plot: This light-hearted romantic comedy tells the story of a father and son who find themselves in a complicated situation as they both fall in love with a mother and her daughter. Their relationships lead to hilarious and heartwarming moments.
Stars: Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Parth Samthaan, Khushalii Kumar
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Release Date: August 9
Gyaarah Gyaarah (ZEE5)
Plot: This thrilling series follows two officers who take on the challenge of solving murder cases that have remained unsolved for 15 years. As they dig deeper, they uncover dark secrets and unexpected twists.
Stars: Raghav Juyal, Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: August 9
Indian 2 (Netflix)
Plot: In this action-packed drama, Senapathy, a former freedom fighter turned vigilante, returns to India to support a young man in exposing corrupt politicians through social media. The story combines patriotism with modern-day activism.
Stars: Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar
Genre: Action/Drama
Release Date: August 9
Life Hill Gayi (Disney+ Hotstar)
Plot: Siblings find themselves in a rivalry when they are tasked with reviving a neglected hilltop hotel as part of an inheritance challenge. The series explores the dynamics of family relationships and the competition to prove oneself.
Stars: Divyendu Sharma, Kusha Kapila, Mukti Mohan
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Release Date: August 9
Lisa Frankenstein (JioCinema)
Plot: This horror-comedy features a troubled teen and a resurrected Victorian being who embark on a violent and bizarre quest for love and joy while dealing with the challenges of lost body parts.
Stars: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano
Genre: Horror/Comedy
Release Date: August 9
Mission: Cross (Netflix)
Plot: A former agent turned stay-at-home husband is reluctantly drawn back into action when his detective wife unknowingly involves him in a dangerous mission. The movie blends action and comedy as the husband struggles to keep his past a secret.
Stars: Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah, Jeon Hye-jin
Genre: Action/Comedy
Release Date: August 9
One Fast Move (Amazon Prime Video)
Plot: A young man determined to become a motorcycle racer seeks the help of his estranged father. As they reconnect, they begin to mend the emotional wounds caused by years of absence.
Stars: KJ Apa, Maia Reficco, Eric Dane
Genre: Action/Drama
Release Date: August 9
Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba (Netflix)
Plot: This thriller revolves around a woman suspected of killing her husband. As the police investigate, she narrates an intriguing story about her marriage, keeping viewers on edge as they piece together the truth.
Stars: Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Sunny Kaushal
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: August 9
Turbo (SonyLIV)
Plot: Jose, who is forced to move to Chennai after facing trouble, finds himself entangled in unexpected events involving Indhu and his best friend. This action-comedy highlights the chaos that ensues in their lives.
Stars: Mammootty, Anjana Jayaprakash, Raj B. Shetty
Genre: Action/Comedy
Release Date: August 9
Romance in the House (Netflix)
Plot: After going bankrupt and divorcing his wife, a man returns to his family’s life over a decade later as a billionaire. The series explores the challenges and changes in relationships as he reconnects with his ex-wife and daughter.
Stars: Kim Ji-Soo, Son Na-eun, Ji Jin-hee
Genre: Family/Drama
Release Date: August 10
