As the popularity of OTT platforms continues to soar, content creators are continually rolling out an array of offerings to cater to diverse audience preferences.
With the surge in demand for web series, multi-season releases have become a trend, enriching the spectrum of entertainment options.
With a new week comes the excitement of fresh releases on OTT platforms.
From Hollywood to Hindi, this week is brimming with a mix of films and series, making for an engaging and entertaining digital viewing experience from the comfort of home.
Series Premieres:
1. Zombieverse
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: August 8, 2023
- Synopsis: Korean web series Zombieverse depicts the gripping tale of the demise of zombies. Notable actors like Lee Si Young, Noh Hong Chul, Park Na Rae, Kim Cheol, Fukutomi Suki, Yoo Hee Kwan, and Jonathan are set to captivate audiences with their performances in this series.
2. Only Murders in the Building Season 3
- Platform: Disney Plus Hotstar
- Release Date: August 8
- Synopsis: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez team up in this series to investigate a murder during a Broadway show. The untimely death of Ben Glenory becomes a mystery that captivates the trio’s attention.
3. The Zengaburu Curse
- Platform: Sony Liv
- Release Date: August 9, 2023
- Synopsis: Breaking new ground, India’s first cli-fi series, The Zengaburu Curse, delves into a fictional narrative set against the backdrop of climate change. Priya, working in London, embarks on a journey to find her missing father, encountering enigmatic occurrences along the way.
4. Mech Cadets
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: August 10, 2023
- Synopsis: Aimed at young audiences, Mech Cadets follows the story of a group of cadets chosen to defend Earth from alien invaders by piloting intergalactic Robo-Mechs. The animated series promises to be a treat for kids.
5. Painkiller
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: August 10, 2023
- Synopsis: Crime drama enthusiasts can look forward to Peter Berg and Dan Skeen’s series Painkiller, which delves into America’s opioid epidemic. The 8-episode series is set to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative.
6. Made in Heaven 2
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Release Date: August 10, 2023
- Synopsis: The much-anticipated Made in Heaven 2 continues to explore the lives of wedding planners Shobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur. With a captivating ensemble cast, the series weaves a tale around the complexities of modern relationships.
7. Commando Series
- Platform: Disney+Hotstar
- Release Date: August 11, 2023
- Synopsis: Directed by Vipul Amritlal Shah, the series narrates the story of an Indian spy arrested in Pakistan during a mission. Adah Sharma, Prem, Tigmanshu Dhulia, and others grace this action-packed narrative.
8. Abar Proloy
- Platform: G5
- Release Date: August 11, 2023
- Synopsis: This Bengali series immerses viewers in a detective story set against a backdrop of murder mystery. Animesh Dutta (Shashwat Chatterjee), a courageous policeman, takes center stage in a mission to rescue girls ensnared in human trafficking within the Sundarbans.
9. The Kashmir Files Unreported
- Platform: G5
- Release Date: August 11, 2023
- Synopsis: Vivek Agnihotri brings forth this non-fiction series as an extension of his impactful film The Kashmir Files. The series delves deeper into the tragic events surrounding the massacre of Kashmiri Pandits.
Film Premieres:
1. Neymar
- Platform: Disney+Hotstar
- Release Date: August 8, 2023
- Synopsis: This Malayalam comedy film, acclaimed for its captivating storyline, features Nestle Ke Gafoor, Johnny Antony, Shammi Thilakan, and Vijayaraghavan in stellar performances.
2. Heart of Stone
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: August 11, 2023
- Synopsis: Alia Bhatt makes her Hollywood debut in this espionage action thriller alongside Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. Directed by Tom Harper, the film offers intrigue and suspense on a global scale.
3. High Heat
- Platform: Lionsgate Play
- Release Date: August 11
- Synopsis: The film follows former KGB agent-turned-chef Ana, played by Don Johnson, as she uses her lethal skills to protect her husband’s restaurant from the local mafia. Olga Kurylenko adds to the intensity of the plot.
