OTT Releases In August Last Week: New Film/Series This Week On Hotstar, Jio Cinema, Zee5, Aha, Netflix

The OTT line-up this weekend offers a variety of movies and shows perfect for binge-watching. From horror-comedies to gripping real-life stories, there's something for everyone. Platforms like Netflix, Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime, ZEE5, and SonyLiv have new releases that promise to keep viewers entertained.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

Premiering on Netflix on August 29, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack recounts the harrowing hijacking of IC-814 on December 24, 1999. Starring Vijay Varma, the series details how the plane was held hostage for seven days with around 180 passengers aboard. The cast includes Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Pooja Gor, Patralekhaa, Amrita Puri, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Anupam Tripathi, Kanwaljeet Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sushant Singh, Aditya Srivastava, Rajeev Thakur and Yashpal Sharma.

Munjya - Disney+ Hotstar

Inspired by Marathi folklore, Munjya is now available on Disney+ Hotstar. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and starring Sharvari, Abhay Verma, Mona Singh, and Sathyaraj, this Bollywood film has grossed ₹125 crore worldwide since its June release. The movie was made with a budget of approximately ₹50 crore.

Murshid - ZEE5

Kay Kay Menon returns with Murshid on ZEE5 starting August 30. This series dives into the Mumbai underworld and features Zakir Hussain, Tanuj Virwani, and Rajesh Shringarpure in significant roles.

Interrogation - ZEE5

Interrogation is another intriguing release on ZEE5. Directed by Ajoy Varma Raja and produced by Aryan Brothers and Naam Mein Kya Rakha Hai, this murder mystery stars Darshan Jariwala, Rajpal Yadav, Girish Kulkarni, and Yashpal Sharma. The film promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Buddy

Allu Sirish's Buddy will be available on Netflix from August 30, 2024. Despite facing challenges in theaters after taking over two years to complete production, this remake of the Tamil movie Teddy has garnered interest for its unique storyline. Directed by Sam Anton and featuring Gayatri Bharadwaj as the female lead.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2

The second season of The Rings of Power continues the epic saga on Prime Video from August 29, 2024. With Robert Aramayo leading a stellar cast including Owain Arthur and Nazanin Boniadi among others. This season follows Dark Lord Sauron's rise to power after being exposed by Galadriel.

Purushothamudu - Aha

Raj Tharun's Purushothamudu premieres on Aha on August 29 after its initial theatrical release on July 26. Although it didn't achieve much box office success as a freemake of Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu. The story revolves around a wealthy young man reconnecting with his heritage upon returning to his village.

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