Streaming On OTT This Week: The final weekend of August 2025 is bringing a power-packed lineup for OTT lovers. Whether you are in the mood for hard-hitting documentaries, gripping dramas, light-hearted romances, or crime thrillers, multiple platforms have you covered. From Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to SonyLIV, ZEE5, MX Player, and JioHotstar, here’s the full list of movies and series arriving this week that you can start binge-watching right away.
1. Katrina – Come Hell and High Water
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: 27 August
- Why Watch: This documentary revisits one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, real survivors share their harrowing experiences and how the storm reshaped their lives forever. A must-watch for those who appreciate real, raw storytelling.
2. My Life with the Walter Boys – Season 2
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: 28 August
- Why Watch: Picking up where Season 1 left off, the new season dives deeper into Jackie’s personal journey of grief, love, and belonging. With strong performances from Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, and Sarah Rafferty, this is perfect for fans of heartfelt coming-of-age stories.
3. Half CA – Season 2
- OTT Platforms: Amazon Prime Video / MX Player
- Release Date: 27 August
- Why Watch: For every student who has dreamt of cracking one of India’s toughest exams, this series hits home. The struggles of Archie and Niraj reflect the pressure, sacrifices, and resilience of CA aspirants. Ahsaas Channa and Gyanendra Tripathi deliver layered performances.
4. Rambo in Love
- OTT Platform: JioHotstar
- Release Date: 29 August
- Why Watch: A quirky romantic dramedy where business meets heartbreak. Rambo’s desperate search for an investor leads him back to his ex-lover, turning his life upside down. A lighthearted weekend watch starring Payal Chengappa and Abhinav Manikanta.
5. Sambhava Vivaranam Nalarasangham
- OTT Platform: SonyLIV
- Release Date: 29 August
- Why Watch: A gripping Malayalam crime drama set in Thiruvananthapuram’s underbelly. Four men and a dwarf rise from the slums to build an empire, but violence shadows their path. Expect intense performances by Sanju Sivram, Darshana Rajendran, and Indrans.
6. Shodha
- OTT Platform: ZEE5
- Release Date: 29 August
- Why Watch: A psychological thriller with a unique premise. Rohith, a lawyer, insists the woman police brought home after an accident is not his wife. This mystery-driven film features Siri Ravikumar and Arun Sagar in lead roles.
7. The Thursday Murder Club
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: 28 August
- Why Watch: Adapted from Richard Osman’s bestselling novel, this star-studded mystery features Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley. A group of retired friends who solve murders for fun get tangled in a real investigation—charming, witty, and thrilling.
8. Unknown Number – The High School Catfish
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: 29 August
- Why Watch: This documentary explores how online anonymity can turn dangerous. A teenage couple’s life spirals when they receive disturbing anonymous messages. What begins as a mystery ends with a shocking truth.
9. Songs of Paradise
- OTT Platforms: Amazon Prime Video / MX Player
- Release Date: 29 August
- Why Watch: A musical drama that celebrates Kashmiri music and resilience. Saba Azad plays Rumi, a young musician uncovering the hidden legacy of Noor Begum, the valley’s first female radio singer. With Soni Razdan and Sheeba Chaddha, this one promises soulful storytelling.
10. Thunderbolts
- OTT Platform: JioHotstar
- Release Date: 27 August
- Why Watch: Marvel fans, here’s your treat. This antihero team-up brings together Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour in a high-stakes mission that forces them to face their past. Expect action, drama, and Marvel-grade spectacle.
11. Metro… In Dino
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: 29 August
- Why Watch: Directed by Anurag Basu, this film follows the bittersweet realities of modern love through interconnected stories. Featuring Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Pankaj Tripathi, it promises a blend of emotions and urban romance.
12. Kingdom
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: 27 August
- Why Watch: Starring Vijay Deverakonda, this spy-thriller blends action and family drama. A constable-turned-spy’s mission to Sri Lanka for his brother leads him into a deadly clash with a cartel king’s ruthless heir. A mix of espionage and high-octane thrills.
This week’s OTT lineup is as diverse as it gets—from documentaries that tug at your heart to star-studded thrillers, romantic dramas, and edge-of-the-seat mysteries. With platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, JioHotstar, and MX Player competing for your screen time, viewers are spoilt for choice.
