Best Bollywood OTT Releases This Month
1. Housefull 5 – August 1 – Amazon Prime Video
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Comedy franchise returns with a unique twist: two versions, Housefull 5A and 5B, each offering a different storyline and ending. Expect the usual chaotic fun and slapstick humor.
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2. Salakaar – Released August 8 – JioHotstar
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A gripping action-espionage thriller starring Mouni Roy, Naveen Kasturia, and Mukesh Rishi. This mini-series delves into loyalty and sacrifice amidst high-tension spy drama.
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3. Tehran – ZEE5: August 14 • Netflix: August 27
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A spy action thriller starring John Abraham, Neeru Bajwa, and Manushi Chhillar. Inspired by real-life events of a diplomatic attack, it debuted on ZEE5 and is now streaming on Netflix.
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4. Metro… In Dino – August 29 – Netflix
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A musical romance featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan. After its theatrical run, the film arrives on Netflix with heartfelt tunes and city romance.
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5. Songs of Paradise – August 29 – Amazon Prime Video
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A soulful biographical drama about Kashmiri singer Raj Begum, celebrating resilience and music in troubled times.
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6. Half CA Season 2 – August 27 – Amazon MX Player
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The second season of this series follows CA aspirants navigating academic pressure, career choices, and personal challenges. Enjoy it for free.
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7. Red Letter – August 9 – ShemarooMe
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A crime thriller where buried secrets come to light, led by director-actor Ajit Arora. Titled Red Letter, the film offers intense drama centered on justice and revenge.
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Upcoming OTT Buzz
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Param Sundari (Sidharth Malhotra & Janhvi Kapoor) is currently in theaters and is expected to arrive on Prime Video around late October, following an 8-week theatrical window.
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Maddock Films’ exclusive Amazon Prime deal will bring titles like Param Sundari, Thama, Badlapur 2, Shiddat 2, and more to the platform after their cinema runs.
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Abir Gulaal, starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, is set for a global theatrical release on August 29—likely to hit OTT shortly thereafter.
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Quick OTT Watchlist Summary
Release Date | Title | Platform(s) | Genre |
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August 1 | Housefull 5 | Prime Video | Comedy (dual version) |
August 8 | Salakaar | JioHotstar | Spy Thriller |
August 9 | Red Letter | ShemarooMe | Crime Thriller |
August 14/27 | Tehran | ZEE5 → Netflix | Action/Spy Thriller |
August 27 | Half CA 2 | Amazon MX Player | Drama/Coming-of-Age |
August 29 | Metro… In Dino | Netflix | Musical Romance |
August 29 | Songs of Paradise | Prime Video | Biographical Drama |
Tailor your watchlist depending on your mood:
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Laugh out loud? Go for Housefull 5.
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Craving suspense? Watch Salakaar, Red Letter, or Tehran.
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Heartfelt tunes & romance? Try Metro… In Dino or Songs of Paradise.
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Relatable drama? Half CA Season 2 is perfect.