OTT Releases 2nd to 8th August
Housefull 5
Platform: Prime Video
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan
Genre: Slapstick comedy
When a billionaire mysteriously dies mid-voyage, chaos erupts as a colourful cast of imposters jumps in to claim his empire. But with everyone pretending to be the rightful heir, who’s lying, who’s laughing — and who’s next? Packed with outrageous twists, slapstick confusion, and the signature Housefull humour, this fifth instalment serves up a cocktail of comedy and suspense on the high seas.
Sitaare Zameen Par
Platform: YouTube
Cast: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Aroush Datta
Genre: Sports drama
A hot-headed basketball coach is sentenced to community service after a drunken brawl with a senior. His punishment? Training a team of players with intellectual disabilities. What starts off as a reluctant chore soon becomes a journey of transformation, empathy, and self-discovery. Heartwarming, emotional, and deeply human, the film strikes a balance between grit and grace.
Chief of War
Platform: Apple TV+
Cast: Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao O Hinepehinga
Genre: Survivor thriller
Chief of War is a gripping historical mini-series told through a proud Hawaiian lens. The story follows a fearless chief who unites the warring islands to fend off ruthless colonisers threatening their land and legacy. Packed with intense battle sequences, raw emotion, and stellar performances, the show blends epic survival with the spirit of resistance
FILM RELEASES
Dhadak 2
Release: August 1
Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri, Saad Bilgrami
Genre: Social drama
Unlike its predecessor, Dhadak 2 has no links to Sairat or its starry-eyed storyline. This time, the film takes a gritty turn, drawing from the acclaimed Tamil drama Pariyerum Perumal. It’s a searing tale of caste, injustice, and identity — far from the dreamy romance of the first. Don’t expect just love songs and longing looks — this one hits hard, and hits where it hurts.
The Bad Guys 2
Release: August 1
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson
Genre: Adventure
The Bad Guys 2 — the slick sequel to the 2022 animated hit – is back. When a notorious all-female gang ropes them in for one final heist, the ‘Good Guys’ must dust off their bad habits. Packed with snappy humour, high-octane antics, and vibrant animation, the film features returning voices Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina, and Zazie Beetz — with new firepower from Natasha Lyonne and Lilly Singh. Directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans, it promises a stylishly chaotic ride.
The Naked Gun
Release: August 1
Cast: Liam Neeson,Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser
Genre: Action-comedy
This time, the baton (and the blunders) pass to Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.—son of the original bumbling detective. As he attempts to save the world from an impending disaster, chaos follows at every step, with pratfalls, puns, and plenty of absurdity. The slapstick is sharp, the action over-the-top, and the humour proudly clueless—just as fans of the original would hope, now tailored for a new generation of laugh-seekers.