August 2025 has been packed with exciting OTT releases across Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, Hotstar, SonyLIV, and YouTube. From patriotic spy thrillers and emotional family dramas to hilarious comedies and chilling horrors, this month offers something for everyone. Here’s a quick look at the top shows and movies you can’t miss watching.
1. Saare Jahan Se Accha (Netflix)
Set in the 70s, this spy thriller follows intelligence officer Vishnu Shankar as he tries to stop a nuclear attack. With Pratik Gandhi in the lead, the series blends vintage charm, patriotism, and edge-of-the-seat suspense.
2. Oho Enthan Baby (Netflix)
Aspiring filmmaker Ashwin decides to turn his breakup into a movie, but reality soon clashes with fiction. Starring Rudra and Mithila Palkar, this rom-com is a mix of heartbreak, laughter, and cinema magic in five languages.
3. Maa (Netflix)
Ambika returns to her village after her husband’s death, only to confront a terrifying demon haunting young girls. This chilling supernatural drama weaves grief, rituals, and a cursed forest into a gripping tale of survival.
4. Maareesan (Netflix)
Fahadh Faasil plays a thief who tries to trick an old man with Alzheimer’s, but ends up on an unexpected emotional journey. This tense drama mixes crime, surprises, and moving moments.
5. Housefull 5 (Amazon Prime Video)
The wildest Bollywood comedy is back, with three men claiming to be heirs of a wealthy uncle. Featuring two alternate endings (5A & 5B), this masala entertainer promises confusion, laughs, and double madness.
6. Sitaare Zameen Par (YouTube)
Aamir Khan stars as a fiery basketball coach who redeems himself by training a team of disabled players. Inspiring, emotional, and filled with goosebump moments, it’s a sports drama with heart.
7. Andhera (Amazon Prime Video)
A brave cop teams up with a haunted medical student to fight a living darkness threatening to destroy everything. Packed with supernatural chills and action, this horror drama keeps the fear alive.
8. JSK: Janaki V vs State of Kerala (ZEE5)
Janaki, a sexual assault survivor, courageously battles for justice in court against powerful defense lawyers. This Malayalam legal drama delivers raw emotion, intensity, and powerful performances.
9. Bakaiti (ZEE5)
Set in Old Ghaziabad, the Kataria family juggles money struggles, love, and laughter. When a tenant arrives, chaos and hilarious drama unfold in this heartwarming family tale.
10. Salakaar (JioHotstar)
Inspired by true events, Salakaar tells the story of Adhir, a legendary spymaster whose past resurfaces after he once saved the nation from nuclear disaster. A gripping mix of patriotism, suspense, and high-stakes drama.
11. Court Kacheri (SonyLIV)
In rural India, a young lawyer struggles with family legacy and the harsh truths of the legal system. This courtroom drama mixes intense cases, moral choices, and personal dilemmas.
12. Thalaivan Thalaivii (Amazon Prime Video)
A married couple faces ups and downs in love and fights, only to rediscover their true feelings after a shocking twist. This rom-com blends humor with emotional depth.
So, which ones have you watched already!