A fresh wave of entertainment is poised to grace streaming platforms this week, offering a rich tapestry of genres that cater to diverse tastes. From supernatural mysteries and gripping crime thrillers to exhilarating action and touching dramas, platforms such as Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, Z5, and Apple TV+ are unveiling a captivating array of new titles. Below is a glimpse of what viewers can look forward to streaming:
Wednesday Season 2 Part II
Story: The much-anticipated second season of Wednesday, featuring Jenna Ortega, returns with four thrilling episodes. Picking up from the suspenseful cliffhanger of Part 1, the series plunges deeper into the enigmatic world of Wednesday Addams as she navigates perilous secrets at Nevermore Academy.
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Lady Gaga
OTT Release Date: September 3
OTT Platform: Netflix
A Minecraft Movie
Story: This whimsical fantasy adventure comedy follows a group of four misfits who find themselves transported through a mysterious portal into the pixelated realm of the Overworld. Together with an eccentric master crafter named Steve, they must navigate various challenges to find their way back home.
Cast: Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers
OTT Release Date: September 5
OTT Platform: JioHotstar
Love Con Revenge
Story: This compelling docu-series features Cecilie Fjellhøy, known from The Tinder Swindler, as she collaborates with private investigator Brianne Joseph to expose romance fraudsters and assist victims in reclaiming their lives.
Cast: Cecilie Fjellhøy, Brianne Joseph
OTT Release Date: September 5
OTT Platform: Netflix
Highest 2 Lowest
Story: A modern remake of Akira Kurosawa’s classic High and Low, this crime thriller follows a wealthy music executive who grapples with a moral quandary as a ransom plot spirals out of control.
Cast: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, Ilfenesh Hadera, Ice Spice
Director: Spike Lee
OTT Release Date: September 5
OTT Platform: Apple TV+
Queen Mantis Season 1
Story: This South Korean crime thriller centers on a serial killer and her estranged son, now a detective. The gripping narrative unfolds with two episodes released weekly, culminating in a finale on September 27.
Cast: Go Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon, Cho Seong-ha, Lee El
OTT Release Date: September 5
OTT Platform: Netflix
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
Story: A poignant romantic drama that tells the tale of a blind musician and a theatre artist whose lives intertwine in a narrative of love and longing, loosely inspired by Ruskin Bond’s short story The Eyes Have It.
Cast: Vikrant Massey, Shanaya Kapoor
OTT Release Date: September 5
OTT Platform: Z5
Kannappa
Story: This mythological drama chronicles the journey of Bhakta Kannappa, a hunter and warrior who evolves into one of Lord Shiva’s most devoted followers.
Cast: Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal
OTT Release Date: September 5
OTT Platform: Prime Video
Inspector Zende
Story: Inspired by true events, this series follows Senior Inspector Madhukar Zende, who is renowned for apprehending serial killer Charles Sobhraj in Goa in 1986. The narrative features fictionalized characters, with Charles reimagined as Carl Bhojraj.
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh
OTT Release Date: September 5
OTT Platform: Netflix
Maalik
Story: Set against the tumultuous backdrop of North India’s underworld, this gritty drama follows the rise of a gangster amid chaos and betrayal.
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Manushi Chhillar, Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, Swanand Kirkire
OTT Release Date: September 5
OTT Platform: Prime Video
Other OTT Releases This Week
- The Runarounds – September 1 (Prime Video)
- Lilo & Stitch – September 3 (JioHotstar)
- Pokémon Concierge Season 1 Part 2 – September 4 (Netflix)
- Locked – September 5 (Lionsgate Play)
- Dish It Out – September 5 (Prime Video)
- Kammattam – September 5 (Z5)
- The Paper – September 5 (JioHotstar)
- Rise and Fall – September 6 (Amazon MX Player)
Theatrical Releases This Week
Baaghi 4
Tiger Shroff reprises his role as Ronnie, who embarks on a quest for vengeance following the presumed death of his girlfriend, Alisha, portrayed by Harnaaz Sandhu. Sanjay Dutt takes on the role of the ruthless antagonist holding Alisha captive.
Release Date: September 5
The Bengal Files
The third installment in Vivek Agnihotri’s Files trilogy, this political drama is set in the 1940s and delves into the violence that plagued undivided Bengal.
Cast: Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar
Release Date: September 5
Dil Madharaasi
Directed by AR Murugadoss, this Tamil action thriller stars Sivakarthikeyan alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menon, Shabeer, and Vikranth.
Release Date: September 5
Ghaati
Anushka Shetty makes her return to the big screen in this Telugu drama, which follows a woman from the Ghaati tribe as she rises to power amidst the treacherous world of cannabis smuggling.
Cast: Anushka Shetty, Vikram Prabhu
Release Date: September 5
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Set in 1986, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren venture to Pennsylvania to confront a malevolent force haunting a family home.
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson
Release Date: September 5
Additionally, other films such as Ufff Yeh Siyapaa, Bad Girl, Naanu Matthu Gunda 2, and Splitsville are also set to hit theaters on September 5.
