New OTT Releases This Week (August 24-30): What’s On Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5 And SonyLIV

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OTT Releases The final week of August brings a mix of Bollywood, South Indian and English-language movies to OTT platforms. From Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's action-packed 'Alpha' to Bobby Deol's 'Bandar' and the much-awaited Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael', there is plenty for movie lovers to explore.

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Malayalam, Tamil and Hollywood titles also add variety to the week's streaming lineup, making it a busy one for OTT audiences. Here are the movies releasing on OTT platforms from August 24 to 30, 2026.

Netflix

Alpha

Release date: August 28

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's 'Alpha' makes its OTT debut on Netflix this week. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the action spy thriller is part of the YRF Spy Universe and also stars Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor.

The film follows two women agents as they navigate a dangerous world of espionage, missions and high-stakes action. After its theatrical release, 'Alpha' now gives viewers a chance to watch the spy thriller from home.

The Whisper Man

Release date: August 28

Robert De Niro, Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan headline Netflix's psychological crime thriller 'The Whisper Man'. Based on Alex North's novel, the story follows a widowed crime writer whose young son goes missing.

As he searches for his child, he is forced to reconnect with his estranged father, a retired detective whose past is linked to an old serial-killer investigation.

Chumbak

Release date: August 28

'Chumbak' is a new Hindi-language family comedy series created by Aatish Kapadia and Jamnadas Majethia, the team associated with popular shows such as 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'. The series follows five quirky families living in the same Mumbai neighbourhood, where everyday disagreements, celebrations and unexpected situations bring their lives together.

The ensemble cast includes Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Arjun Bijlani, Manasi Parekh, Helly Shah, Sumeet Vyas and Sandeepa Dhar, among others. Chumbak premieres on Netflix on August 28.

ZEE5

Bandar

Release date: August 28

Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar' brings together Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra in a crime drama that examines accusations, public judgment and the consequences of media scrutiny.

The film centres on a television personality whose life changes after he becomes embroiled in a serious accusation. With a cast that also includes Saba Azad, Sapna Pabbi and Indrajith Sukumaran, 'Bandar' is among the notable Hindi releases arriving this week.

JioHotstar

I, Nobody

Release date: August 25

Malayalam cinema gets representation this week with 'I, Nobody', starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The heist crime thriller follows a government employee whose seemingly ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes caught up in a bank robbery.

The film is also available in dubbed versions, making it accessible to audiences beyond Malayalam-speaking viewers.

Michael

Release date: August 29

One of the week's biggest international releases, 'Michael' is the biographical musical drama based on the life of Michael Jackson.

The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, in the lead role, alongside Colman Domingo, Nia Long and Miles Teller. It traces the singer's early years, his rise with the Jackson 5 and his transformation into one of the biggest music stars in the world.

Prime Video

Babita Singh Reporting

Release date: August 28

'Nimisha Sajayan' and 'Barun Sobti' lead this investigative crime drama. The story follows suspended police officer Babita Singh, who begins investigating the murder of her childhood friend.

The film combines mystery, investigation and personal stakes as its protagonist attempts to uncover the truth surrounding the case.

SonyLIV

Anbe Diana

Release date: August 28

Tamil romantic comedy 'Anbe Diana' stars Pari Elavazhagan and Ramya Ranganathan. The story explores romance, family expectations and the complications that arise when relationships encounter cultural and social differences.

The film is available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, giving it a wider reach among Indian OTT audiences.

A Week Of Crime, Action And Biographical Drama

From Bollywood spy action to Malayalam crime drama and a globally anticipated music biopic, the August 24-30 OTT lineup covers several genres. With several prominent theatrical films now moving to streaming, the last week of August offers plenty of reasons to stay in and catch up on movies from across languages and genres.