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From Dhanush-Starrer ‘Raayan’ To Nag Ashwin's Sci-Fi ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: Check Out Top 8 OTT Releases This Week

The highly awaited digital debut of 'Kalki 2898 AD' and a reality series about Uorfi Javed, check out top OTT releases of this week.

From dramatic thrillers to hilarious comedies, this week of August is jam-packed with intriguing new releases on a variety of OTT platforms. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Prabhas, is getting ready for its digital premiere while shows like ‘Pachinko’ are getting new seasons. Here’s your weekly rundown of what's new on OTT platforms.

Top 8 OTT Releases This Week 

Raayan 

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Release Date: August 23

'Raayan' is a dramatic action criminal thriller that Dhanush directs and stars in, marking his return to the director's chair. The protagonist of this Tamil film is a fast food restaurant owner whose family becomes embroiled in a violent gang feud. He undertakes the risky mission on his own, driven by a desire to save his loved ones. S J Suryah, Selvaraghavan, and Prakash Raj are among the many famous actors and actresses who appear in the film.

Kalki 2898 AD 

OTT Platform: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

Release Date: August 22

Nag Ashwin's sci-fi action flick ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ takes place in a post-apocalyptic future as a band of survivors puts their lives on the line to save SUM-80's unborn kid. The film's ambitious story and its superb cast—which includes Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan—have attracted attention. The film had a theatrical premiere in June and is set to stream on Amazon Prime Video in southern languages and Netflix in Hindi.

Drive-Away Dolls

OTT Platform: Jio Cinema 

Release Date: August 23

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is a comedic road movie in which Margaret Qualley's character, Jamie, and Geraldine Viswanathan's character, Marian, go on an impromptu road trip. As their adventure takes an unexpected twist, they get entangled with crooks who are after a strange suitcase stashed in their vehicle. The film also features Colman Domingo, Beanie Feldstein, and Pedro Pascal.

Follow Kar Lo Yaar 

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Release Date: August 23

The show ‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’ gives an interesting glimpse into influencer Uorfi Javed's professional and personal life. She juggles her family's chaos with her attempts to rebuild her professional image. Her journey will be chronicled in this forthcoming reality program.

Pachinko Season 2

OTT Platform: Apple TV

Release Date: August 23

The second season of the highly renowned Korean immigrant family drama Pachinko has returned, taking the story across time and space. In this season, we will learn about Sunja's childhood in Osaka during WWII and the difficulties her grandson Solomon had as a businessman in Tokyo in 1989. This series delves deeply into history, family, and survival, based on the book by Min Jin Lee.

Grrr

OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar 

Release Date: August 20

‘Grrr', directed by Jayakrishnan, is a comedy-drama about adventurers who wind up at a wild cat sanctuary and the experiences they have there. You can watch the Malayalam film in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi dubs. It stars Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu.

The Frog 

OTT Platform: Netflix

Release Date: August 23

Jeon Young-ha, the protagonist of the South Korean suspense thriller ‘The Frog’, owns and operates a forest motel. The arrival of three strangers, each with a secret that may reveal a sinister plot, disrupts his peaceful existence. The local police chief delves into the mysterious happenings, uncovering a darker scheme as the tensions rise.

Incoming 

OTT Platform: Netflix

Release Date: August 23

The highs and lows of high school are vividly depicted in the R-rated adolescent comedy ‘Incoming’. The film follows four first-year high school students as they experience the joys and sorrows of attending their very first high school party. ‘Incoming’, starring Bobby Cannavale and Kaitlin Olson among an ensemble cast, brings a contemporary spin to the traditional adolescent comedy. 

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