OTT Releases This Week (August 18–24, 2025): Bigg Boss 19, Maa, Thalaivan Thalaivii & More

The third week of August 2025 is packed with exciting OTT premieres across Netflix, JioCinema, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Lionsgate Play. From Salman Khan’s much-awaited Bigg Boss 19 to Kajol’s supernatural thriller Maa and Vijay Sethupathi’s emotional drama Thalaivan Thalaivii, there’s a wide mix of reality TV, thrillers, dramas, docuseries, and animation. Whether you enjoy true crime, time-travel fantasy, or family entertainers, this week offers something for everyone.

Latest OTT Releases This Week (August 18–24)

Shows & Movies Streaming on Netflix

CoComelon Lane Season 5

• Release Date: Aug 18, 2025

• Genre: Kids, Animation

• Cast: Cruze McKinnon, Samantha Alarcon, Denzel Onaba

• Synopsis: JJ and his friends embark on imaginative adventures, exploring field trips and everyday lessons in this fun-filled animated series.

Long Story Short

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Animated Comedy

• Cast: Ben Feldman, Angelique Cabral, Abbi Jacobson

• Synopsis: From the creator of BoJack Horseman, this witty series follows siblings across different life stages—childhood, adulthood, and beyond.

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

• Release Date: Aug 23, 2025

• Genre: Fantasy, Romance

• Cast: Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na

• Synopsis: A modern chef travels back to the Joseon era, dazzling a tyrant king with her culinary skills while navigating royal challenges.

The Truth About Jussie Smollett?

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Documentary

• Cast: Jussie Smollett

• Synopsis: A controversial documentary revisiting the 2019 hate-crime scandal—was it a hoax or real? Smollett shares his side of the story.

Maa

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Supernatural Thriller

• Cast: Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta

• Synopsis: After her husband’s mysterious death, a mother and daughter confront an ancient curse in his hometown.

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Dark Comedy, Thriller

• Cast: Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, Kovai Sarala

• Synopsis: A thief’s attempt to rob an Alzheimer’s patient goes haywire, leading to a bizarre and violent journey.

Shows & Movies Streaming on JioHotstar

Stalking Samantha – 13 Years of Terror

• Release Date: Aug 19, 2025

• Genre: True Crime, Documentary

• Synopsis: Chronicles Michigan woman Samantha Stites’ terrifying decade-long harassment by Christopher Thomas, spotlighting resilience and survival.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox

• Release Date: Aug 20, 2025

• Genre: Biographical, True Crime

• Cast: Grace Van Patten, Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker

• Synopsis: A dramatic retelling of Amanda Knox’s wrongful conviction in Italy and her fight for freedom.

Peacemaker Season 2

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Superhero, Action

• Cast: John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Danielle Brooks

• Synopsis: Peacemaker faces an alternate world and his traumatic past while shaping his future.

Eenie Meanie

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Crime, Action

• Cast: Karl Glusman, Jermaine Fowler, Andy Garcia

• Synopsis: A reformed getaway driver is pulled back into crime to save her unreliable ex-boyfriend.

Bigg Boss 19

• Release Date: Aug 24, 2025

• Genre: Reality TV

• Host: Salman Khan

• Synopsis: Returning with the theme “Gharwaalon ki Sarkaar”, this season promises drama, fights, and entertainment galore.

Shows & Movies Streaming on Zee5

Shodha

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Thriller, Drama

• Cast: Pawan Kumar, Siri Ravikumar

• Synopsis: After an accident, a lawyer’s wife goes missing. But when police bring another woman home, he suspects an imposter.

Aamar Boss

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Family Drama

• Cast: Rakhee Gulzar, Shiboprosad Mukherjee

• Synopsis: A book publisher’s life changes when his elderly mother becomes an intern at his office.

Shows & Movies Streaming on Prime Video

Thalaivan Thalaivii

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Romance, Drama

• Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen

• Synopsis: A newly married couple’s constant fights threaten their bond, but love might still win in this heartfelt drama.

Shows & Movies Streaming on Apple TV+

Invasion Season 3

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2025

• Genre: Sci-Fi, Action

• Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Shamier Anderson

• Synopsis: Humanity’s last chance lies in infiltrating the alien mothership as apex invaders tighten their grip on Earth.

Shows & Movies Streaming on Lionsgate Play

Soothravakyam

• Release Date: Aug 21, 2025

• Genre: Crime, Drama

• Cast: Shine Tom Chacko, Vincy Aloshious

• Synopsis: A respected inspector faces chaos when a missing person case threatens his community-driven police reforms.

Editor’s Picks – Top 3 OTT Titles This Week

1. Bigg Boss 19 (JioHotstar) – Salman Khan returns with a fiery new season promising high drama.

2. Maa (Netflix) – Kajol’s chilling supernatural thriller is a must-watch for horror fans.

3. Thalaivan Thalaivii (Prime Video) – A realistic take on marital struggles with Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen.

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