This week’s OTT releases are packed with suspense! Nicole Kidman’s The Perfect Couple features a mysterious body at a beach wedding, while Lakshya’s Kill involves a kidnapping on a train. Apple TV’s London has a suspicious fire, SonyLiv’s Tanaav follows a counter-terrorism operation in the second season, and Prime Video’s Call Me Bae stars Ananya Pandey as an elite socialite trying to start anew. While these are expected to steal the spotlight, don’t miss our comprehensive list at the end, featuring intriguing documentaries and regional reality TV shows, for a complete rundown of all the OTT releases.
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Top OTT Releases This Week (August 2 – August 8)
As we said, here are the biggest headlines from the entertainment world, making their streaming debut this week.
Call Me Bae
Release Date: September 6
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Where to Watch: Prime Video
Cast: Ananya Panday, Gurfateh Pirzada, Vihaan Samat, Varun Sood, Vir Das, Lisa Mishra, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Muskkaan Jaferi, Mini Mathur, Shiv Masand, Akashdeep Arora, Anmol Oberoi, Naman Arora, Shiv Masand, Sahil Shroff
Ananya Pandey plays Bella “Bae” Chowdhary, a high-society heiress from South Delhi who loses everything after a scandal. As she is forced to trade her luxurious life for the streets of Mumbai, Bae embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting stereotypes and personal challenges along the way. Expect lots of pop-culture references and luxury brand names popping up every ten minutes!
Tanaav Season 2
Release Date: September 6
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Where to Watch: SonyLiv
Cast: Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Shashank Arora, Arslan Goni, Satyadeep Misra, Amit Gaur, Gaurav Arora
SonyLiv’s Tanaav revolves around a counter-terrorism operation in Kashmir, with a pulled-from-retirement officer named Kabir (Manav Vij) in focus. While last time we saw Kabir fight off a dangerous terrorist, this time, the threat resurfaces in the form of a new, more educated militant trained by ISIS, who has a burning fire of vengeance against the Special Task Group (STG). The show is an adaptation of the Israeli series Fauda and stars a lot of Kashmiri actors, including Ekta Kaul.
Kill
Release Date: September 6
Genre: Action, Thriller
Where to Watch: Hotstar
Cast: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Abhishek Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi, Adrija Sinha, Harsh Chhaya, Parth Tiwari, Kashyap Kapoor, Sahil Gangurde, Priyam Gupta, Vivek Kashyap, Ahmad Raza Khan, Calib Logan
Kill follows Amrit Rathod (Lakshya), an NSG commando, who embarks on a perilous journey to stop his girlfriend’s forced marriage. When a group of ruthless bandits attacks their train, Amrit must use his combat skills to protect the passengers and fight for survival. Kill fared well theatrically and was acclaimed for its high-octane action sequences. The film is based on a real-life train robbery that director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat experienced in 1995.
Slow Horses Season 4
Release Date: September 4
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Where to Watch: September 4
Cast: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rosalind Eleazar, Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Wirthner, Bally Gill
Slow Horses is a critically acclaimed British spy thriller which follows a team of flawed British intelligent agents, who are banished to a dead-end department within MI5. This time, there is a bombing in central London, and the agents must come together again to unveil the hidden truths. The show is an adaptation of Mick Herron’s 2017 book Spook Street.
The Perfect Couple
Release Date: September 5
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Where to Watch: Netflix
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Fahy, Ishaan KhatterIshaan Khattar, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin, Isabelle Adjani, Michael Beach, Nick Searcy, Irina Dubova, Stuart Whalen
Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is all set to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. Her future mother-in-law, the renowned author Greer Garrison Winbury, plans to orchestrate a lavish wedding like never before – despite her strong dislike for Sacks. Things take an unexpected turn when a body washes up on the beach, kickstarting a labyrinthed investigation of hidden secrets, where everyone is a suspect, including the family and the guests. The thriller is an adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s 2018 bestselling novel of the same name. Indian actor Ishaan Khatter (A Suitable Boy) plays the groom’s best friend.
List of Other OTT Releases This Week
Looking for a show or film that might cater to your niche interest? From a peak into Los Angeles’ luxury real estate market to the Lego version of your favourite Pixar characters hanging together, here is a list of all new releases from major streaming platforms. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for upcoming releases on our Entertainment Hub and update your watchlist!
Web Series/MovieOTT PlatformLanguageGenreOTT Release DateSkate Story:Shortplay Depth IMUBISilentSport, Fantasy1-Sep-24Guts and GlitzMUBIEnglishDrama1-Sep-24Bigg Boss Season 8 – TeluguDisney+ HotstarTeluguReality TV 1-Sep-24The LadykillerYoutubeHindiCrime, Thriller, Mystery2-Sep-24English TeacherDisney+ HotstarEnglishComedy2-Sep-24Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished BeefNetflixEnglishReality TV2-Sep-24Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. SoccerNetflix EnglishDocumentary, Sport3-Sep-24Outlast Season 2NetflixEnglishReality TV, Adventure4-Sep-24Lego Pixar: BrickToonsDisney+ HotstarEnglishAnimation, Comedy, Kids4-Sep-24Murai in loveDisney+ HotstarJapaneseAnimation, Comedy, Romance4-Sep-24Apollo 13: SurvivalNetflixEnglishDocumentary5-Sep-24Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona DivasNetflixEnglishDocumentary5-Sep-24Fight Night: The Million Dollar HeistJioCinema EnglishCrime, Drama6-Sep-24VisfotJioCinemaHindiCrime6-Sep-24Rebel RidgeNetflixEnglishAction, Crime, Drama6-Sep-24Selling Sunset Season 8NetflixEnglishReality TV6-Sep-24Adios AmigoNetflixMalayalamDrama6-Sep-24Tell Me Lies Season 2Disney+ HotstarEnglishDrama6-Sep-24My First FilmMUBIEnglishDrama06-Sep-24