New OTT Releases This Week (31 Aug-6 Sept): What To Watch Across Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video And SonyLiv

The first week of September brings a packed OTT lineup, with Bollywood entertainers, South Indian films, international titles and some of India's biggest reality shows arriving across streaming platforms. With Janmashtami falling today on September 4, followed by Saturday and Sunday, it makes for a perfect long weekend for some to relax at home and catch up on movies and shows.

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From Taapsee Pannu's action thriller 'Gandhari' to the return of the 'Bigg Boss' franchise across languages, there is plenty to keep viewers entertained from August 31 to September 6.

Netflix

Gandhari - September 3

Taapsee Pannu headlines 'Gandhari', an action thriller centred on a mother whose daughter is kidnapped. Determined to bring her child home, she embarks on a dangerous mission that pushes her physical and emotional limits.

Directed by Devashish Makhija and written and produced by Kanika Dhillon, the film also stars Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam, Swastika Mukherjee, Mita Vashisht and Jatin Sarna.

The Gentlemen Season 2 - September 3

Guy Ritchie's stylish crime drama 'The Gentlemen' returns for its second season. Theo James reprises his role as Eddie Horniman, while Kaya Scodelario returns as Susie Glass.

The new season continues their increasingly complicated criminal enterprise, bringing more crime, dark humour, betrayals and power struggles.

Dhamaal 4 - September 4

The popular comedy franchise returns with 'Dhamaal 4', starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi.

Directed by Indra Kumar, the latest instalment once again revolves around a chaotic treasure hunt and the hilarious situations that follow. The film arrives on Netflix on September 4.

GDN - September 4

R Madhavan stars as legendary Indian inventor and industrialist G.D. Naidu in the biographical drama 'GDN'.

The film explores Naidu's life, innovations and struggles and features a cast including Priyamani and Jayaram. It is set to stream in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Korean Kanakaraju - September 4

Telugu horror comedy 'Korean Kanakaraju' stars Varun Tej and Ritika Nayak. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film follows Kanakaraju after he becomes possessed by the spirit of a Korean man.

The unusual premise combines supernatural elements, comedy and romance, with Satya and Daksha Nagarkar also appearing in the film.

Untold: Raygun: Breaking Badly - September 1

Sports documentary 'Untold: Raygun: Breaking Badly' looks at Australian breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn and the worldwide attention surrounding her appearance at the Paris Olympics.

Prime Video

Jagamae Sangeetham - September 4

Telugu musical drama 'Jagamae Sangeetham' explores the connection between traditional Carnatic music and contemporary musical ambitions.

Akshay Lagusani leads the cast alongside Prakash Raj, Meka Srikanth, Madhoo and Sushmita Shetty. The story follows Balu, who comes from a respected Carnatic music family, and Pallavi, a pop singer searching for her own artistic identity.

JioHotstar

The Court - September 4

Tamil courtroom drama 'The Court' follows Yazhini, a young lawyer with a stammer who finds herself facing her accomplished lawyer father in court.

The film combines courtroom proceedings with family conflict and explores the challenges faced by its young protagonist.

Bigg Boss - September 6

September 6 is set to be a major day for reality television fans, with 'Bigg Boss' returning across Hindi and four major South Indian languages.

'Bigg Boss 20' marks the return of Salman Khan as the host of the Hindi edition. The show will stream on JioHotstar alongside its television broadcast on Colors TV.

The same day will also see the return of the South Indian editions. Mohanlal will host 'Bigg Boss Malayalam 8', Vijay Sethupathi will return for 'Bigg Boss Tamil 10', Nagarjuna will host 'Bigg Boss Telugu 10', while Kichcha Sudeepa continues as the host of 'Bigg Boss Kannada 13'.

The four regional editions will stream on JioHotstar along with their respective television broadcasts. With all five editions premiering around the same time, September 6 promises to be a particularly busy day for 'Bigg Boss' followers across the country.

SonyLIV

Unmadham - September 4

Malayalam thriller 'Unmadham' stars Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose. The story follows police officer Shelly as he becomes involved in an old missing-person case, eventually leading him towards a disturbing mystery. Directed by Kiran Das, the film also features Siddique and Sabumon Abdusamad.

ManoramaMAX

Ananthan Kaadu - September 2

Arya stars in Malayalam film 'Ananthan Kaadu', directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar and written by Murali Gopy.

Set against a politically charged backdrop, the film combines action and drama and features Murali Gopy, Indrans, Regina Cassandra, Nikhila Vimal and Dev Mohan among others.

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DC - September 4

Tamil romantic action drama 'DC' features filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj in a lead acting role opposite Wamiqa Gabbi.

Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the film combines romance, action and revenge, giving audiences an unusual opportunity to see the filmmaker in front of the camera.

A Long Weekend Packed With OTT Entertainment

From Bollywood comedies and action thrillers to South Indian dramas, international documentaries and the return of 'Bigg Boss' across five languages, the OTT lineup caters to a wide range of tastes.

Whether you're looking for something light after the festivities or a new series to binge through the weekend, the August 31-September 6 OTT releases offer plenty of choices.

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