This week offers a mix of Malayalam dramas, legal thrillers, global romances and action-packed sagas. Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi and Suresh Gopi headline the Malayalam releases, while Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar bring major international premieres.
Peacemaker – Season 2 (JioHotstar – Aug 22 | English)
John Cena returns as the conflicted anti-hero. This season explores his trauma, introduces interdimensional threats and delivers explosive action.
Hostage (Netflix – Aug 21 | English)
A tense thriller about the kidnapping of the British PM’s husband during a high-profile summit and the web of conspiracy that follows.
The Map That Leads To You (Prime Video – Aug 20 | English)
Based on J.P. Monninger’s novel, this romantic drama follows Heather on a Euro trip that turns into a life-changing love story.
Gold Rush Gang (Netflix – Aug 21 | Thai)
A gritty heist drama about bandits facing loyalty tests, betrayal and adrenaline-fueled stunts.
Upload – Season 4 (Prime Video – Aug 25 | English)
The afterlife in Lakeview gets darker as Nathan and friends face a powerful AI that wants to erase them.
Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (Netflix – Aug 23 | Korean)
A French chef mysteriously lands in Joseon Korea and has to cook for a ruthless king, blending humor, romance and history.
The Alto Knights (JioHotstar – Aug 21 | English)
Robert De Niro plays two real-life mob bosses caught in a violent mid-20th-century New York mafia war.
Maareesan (Netflix – Aug 22 | Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi)
A man tricks an amnesiac to take control of his property, leading to betrayal and emotional conflict.
Thalaivan Thalaivi (Prime Video – Aug 22 | Tamil)
Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen star in this drama about a couple facing marital struggles under family pressure.
Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal (Manorama Max – Aug 15 | Malayalam)
Released in theatres on June 6, this family drama is now streaming on Manorama Max.
Janaki V vs State of Kerala (ZEE5 – Now Streaming | Malayalam)
Nimisha Sajayan stars in this legal drama that blends courtroom tension with political commentary.
Maa (Netflix – Aug 22 | Hindi)
A supernatural thriller about a village where newborn girls mysteriously disappear.
The 355 (Netflix – Aug 21 | English)
An elite team of female agents races to stop a deadly weapon from falling into the wrong hands.
Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror (JioHotstar – Aug 19 | English)
A chilling docuseries on a woman’s 13-year-long ordeal of harassment.
America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (Netflix – Aug 19 | English)
A documentary on the Dallas Cowboys’ journey under Jerry Jones.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (JioHotstar – Aug 20 | English)
Revisits the wrongful imprisonment of Amanda Knox in Italy.
My Troublesome Star (Genie TV – Aug 18 | Korean)
A popular actress wakes up in the body of a middle-aged woman.
Eenie Meanie (JioHotstar – Aug 22 | English)
A reformed driver gets pulled back into crime for her ex.
Invasion – Season 3 (Apple TV+ – Aug 22 | English)
Humans infiltrate the alien mothership in this high-stakes survival drama.
Malditos (JioHotstar – Aug 25 | French)
A Roma family struggles to survive eviction, crime and secrets after devastating floods.
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