OTT platforms came up with a patriotic week ahead of Indian Independence Day as they released multiple web series and movies based on true story of India's armed and intelligence forces. To name a few, Salaakar on JioHotstar, Saare Jahan Se Accha on Netflix, and Tehran on Zee5.
With the arrival of new week, OTT giants have now planned various much-awaited web series, movies and reality shows. If you are an OTT junkie and digging deep into OTT releases this week, continue reading below-
1) The map that leads to you
For those who love to watch romantic movies, The map that leads to you can be your perfect watch next week. Slated to be released on Amazon Prime Video on August 20, The map that leads to you features Madelyn Cline, KJ Apa, Madison Thompson, JR Esposito and more in the key roles.
The official synopsis of the upcoming movie reads, "The film follows Heather, a young woman traveling Europe with friends before starting her perfectly planned life. A chance meeting with Jack sparks an unexpected romance that leads to deep emotional discovery. As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever. Based on the novel by J.P. Monninger."
2) The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
Hulu's much awaited The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is all set to stream worldwide. In India, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox will start streaming on JioHotstar from August 20, 2025. Inspired by true events, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox revolves around a US student named Amanda Knox's harrowing journey after being wrongfully imprisoned for her roommate's murder.
The official synopsis reads, "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox follows the eponymous American college student, who arrives in Italy for her study abroad only to be wrongfully imprisoned for murder weeks later. The series traces Amanda’s relentless fight to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom and examines why authorities and the world stood so firmly in judgment. Stream The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox beginning August 20, only on Hulu."
3) Fall For Me
Those who love to watch suspense thriller with erotica, Fall For Me can be a perfect watch for you. Slated to be released on Netflix on August 21, Fall For Me is a German series that features Svenja Jung, Theo Trebs, Tijan Marei, Thomas Kretschmann, and more in the key roles.
The official synopsis reads, "Mallorca welcomes Lilli with sun, heat – and a temptation that isn’t what it seems. What starts out easy quickly becomes unpredictable."
From the writers of Deadpool, Eenie Meanie is another much-awaited Hulu Project. In India, Eenie Meanie will start streaming on JioHotstar on August 22, 2025.
Eenie Meanie is an American heist thriller that revolves around a former teenage getaway driver, Edie, is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.
After delivering a moderate performance at the box office, Kajol starrer Maa is all set to stream online. Directed by Vishal Revanti Furia, Maa is a mythological supernatural horror movie that features Kajol Tanuja Devgn, Ronit Dolly Boseroy, Indraneil Shubhra Sen Gupta, Jitin Jyoti Gulati.
It will start streaming on Netflix from August 22, 2025.
Slated to be released on JioHotstar in India on August 21, Peacemaker Season 2 marks the return of John Cena in DC Universe. It features John Cena as Chris Smith aka The Peacemaker, Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase / Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, and more in the key roles.
Upload Season 4 is the final chapter of Amazon Prime Video's science-fiction series. Slated to stream from August 25, Upload Season 4 features Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Kevin Bigley, Allegra Edwards, and more in the key roles.
Bigg Boss Season 19 aka Bigg Boss: Iss Baar Chalegi Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar is among the biggest reality that will streaming online as well as on TV. Slated to stream on JioHotstar from August 24 on JioHotstar, the show will be again hosted by Salman Khan.
Among the potential Bigg Boss 19 contestants are- Gaurav Khanna, Baseer Bob, Payal Gaming, Nayandeep Rakshit, Shafaq Naaz, Ashnoor Kaur, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Hunar Hali, Siwet Tomar, etc.