The third week of August 2025 is packed with fresh OTT entertainment across major streaming platforms like Netflix, JioHotstar, Sony LIV, ZEE5, Prime Video, Sun NXT, and Lionsgate Play. From eerie supernatural tales and spine-chilling true crime to laugh-out-loud comedies, family sagas, and political satire — the digital world has something for everyone this week. Whether you’re in the mood for a binge-worthy thriller, a superhero spectacle, or the messy drama of Bigg Boss, this lineup won’t disappoint.
Here’s your complete guide to 16 new OTT releases (Aug 18–24, 2025):
Itti Si Khushi
A touching story of a daughter who has always stood strong for her family while navigating life’s challenges.
Platform: SonyLIV
Release Date: August 18
Stalking Samantha: 13 Years Of Terror
A chilling true-crime series tracing Samantha Stites’ ordeal at the hands of a relentless stalker, escalating over a decade into violence.
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 19
The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox
A fresh docudrama retelling of Amanda Knox’s wrongful imprisonment in Italy and her desperate fight to prove her innocence.
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 20
The Alto Knights
Starring Robert De Niro, this mafia drama follows two notorious mob bosses whose friendship collapses into betrayal and violence — reshaping America’s underworld.
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 21
Soothravakyam
A circle inspector mentoring students gets entangled in a tense missing-persons investigation.
Platform: Lionsgate Play
Release Date: August 21
Maareesan
A criminal uses an Alzheimer’s patient to his advantage, but their journey takes unexpected turns.
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: August 22
Peacemaker Season 2
John Cena returns as the foul-mouthed superhero in DC’s revived universe. This season blends emotional storytelling with wild action, as Peacemaker faces past trauma, fractured friendships, and even a mysterious inter-dimensional portal.
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 22
Maa
Maa, a haunting supernatural horror set in Chandarpur village, where female infants were once killed as part of a ritual. Decades later, Ambika and her daughter encounter ghostly forces and a sinister cycle of missing girls. Spooky, layered, and gripping.
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: August 22
Aamar Boss
An office turns into an unusual experiment when the boss’s mother starts an “old-age crèche,” blending workplace life with family warmth.
Platform: ZEE5
Release Date: August 22
Thalaivan Thalaivii
An intense emotional saga exploring the turbulent love and conflict between two independent, passionate souls.
Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: August 22
Kapata Nataka Sutradhari
A satirical take on injustices and societal biases, presented with humor and wit.
Platform: Sun NXT
Release Date: August 22
Kolahalam
A comedy-drama unfolding in just 16 hours between a man’s death and funeral — a chain of comic disasters delivers a deeper social message.
Platform: Sun NXT
Release Date: August 22
Shodha
When Rohith’s wife disappears and later returns, he accuses her of being an imposter, sparking a gripping psychological mystery.
Platform: ZEE5
Release Date: August 22
Eenie Meanie
A former teenage getaway driver is pulled back into her criminal past to save her unreliable ex.
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 22
Bigg Boss Season 19
Salman Khan is back with a dramatic new theme, “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar.” The iconic reality show turns into a chaotic “parliament,” where contestants hold full power to make decisions. Expect fiery debates, shocking twists, and drama at its peak.
Platform: JioHotstar
Premiere Date: August 24
Maltidos
Set in France, this dark family crime drama follows a Roma leader and her sons who use desperate means to protect their tribe from eviction.
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 25
A Quick Recap
| Title | Release Date | OTT Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Itti Si Khushi | August 18 | SonyLIV |
| Stalking Samantha: 13 Years Of Terror | August 19 | JioHotstar |
| The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox | August 20 | JioHotstar |
| The Alto Knights | August 21 | JioHotstar |
| Soothravakyam | August 21 | Lionsgate Play |
| Maareesan | August 22 | Netflix |
| Peacemaker Season 2 | August 22 | JioHotstar |
| Maa | August 22 | Netflix |
| Aamar Boss | August 22 | ZEE5 |
| Thalaivan Thalaivii | August 22 | Prime Video |
| Kapata Nataka Sutradhari | August 22 | Sun NXT |
| Kolahalam | August 22 | Sun NXT |
| Shodha | August 22 | ZEE5 |
| Eenie Meanie | August 22 | JioHotstar |
| Bigg Boss Season 19 | August 24 | JioHotstar |
| Maltidos | August 25 | JioHotstar |
This week’s OTT lineup is nothing short of power-packed. If you love horror, Maa and Shodha will keep you up at night. For superhero fans, Peacemaker Season 2 is a must-watch. True-crime enthusiasts can binge Amanda Knox and Stalking Samantha. And of course, for non-stop drama and entertainment, Bigg Boss 19 is back with a bang.
With such variety, your watchlist for Aug 18–24, 2025 is officially sorted.
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