OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch; Mandala Murders, Kannappa, Sarzameen, Maargan and more
Ronth
Story: Ronth is a Malayalam thriller about two very different cops working together during a tough night shift. It shows their troubled bond, personal struggles and a big crisis that changes their lives.
Cast: Roshan Mathew, Dileesh Pothan, Lakshmi Menon
OTT release date: July 22
OTT platform: JioHotstar
Hitmakers
Story: Hitmakers is a Netflix series following 12 top songwriters crafting hits under pressure for global stars. Set in exotic locations, it reveals the teamwork, tension and drama behind chart-topping music.
Cast: Jenna Andrews, Tommy Brown, Sevyn Streeter
OTT release date: July 24
OTT platform: Netflix
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Hunter Season 2
Story: In Hunter Season 2, ACP Vikram's daughter is kidnapped by a criminal called The Salesman. He chases him across Mumbai and Thailand, facing crime, betrayal and past pain.
Cast: Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Esha Deol
OTT release date: July 24
OTT platform: Amazon MX Player
Trigger
Story: Trigger is a 2025 Korean action-thriller set in a gun-free South Korea. Chaos begins when illegal guns spread. A brave cop and a secretive arms dealer clash in a tense, violent hunt.
Cast: Kim Nam-gil, Kim Young-kwang, Woo Ji-hyun
OTT release date: July 24
OTT platform: Netflix
Happy Gilmore 2
Story: Thirty years later, Happy Gilmore is retired and focused on helping his daughter, Vienna, join a top ballet school. To pay her fees, he returns to golf, battling rivals, stress and himself.
Cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: Netflix
Kannappa
Story: Kannappa is a Telugu devotional drama about Thinnadu, a tribal hunter who becomes Mahadev's true devotee. His tough journey, divine encounters and final sacrifice led him to spiritual freedom and moksha.
Cast: Vishnu Manchu, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Maargan
Story: Maargan is a Tamil crime thriller where Mumbai ADGP Dhruv goes to Chennai to solve strange murders by chemical injection. With Shruthi and Kaali, he finds the killer.
Cast: Vijay Antony, Ajay Dhishan, Deepshika
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Mandala Murders
Story: Mandala Murders is a mythological crime story set in the eerie town of Charandaspur. Detectives Rea and Vikram investigate ritual killings linked to a secret society, old symbols and dark prophecies.
Cast: Vaani Kapoor, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Surveen Chawla
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: Netflix
Novocaine
Story: Novocaine is about Nathan, a quiet bank worker in San Diego who cannot feel pain. After a gang in Santa suits robs his bank and kidnaps Sherry, he fights to save her.
Cast: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Rangeen
Story: Rangeen is a bold comedy-drama about Adarsh, a quiet newspaper editor. After learning about his wife's affair with a gigolo, he becomes one himself. His journey tests love, ego and self-worth.
Cast: Vineet Kumar Singh, Rajshri Deshpande, Taaruk Raina
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Sarzameen
Story: Sarzameen is an action drama set in Kashmir. Colonel Vijay must choose between duty and family when militants kidnap his son. Years later, his son returns, raising painful questions about loyalty and past wounds.
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: JioHotstar
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Saunkanay Saunkanay 2
Story: Saunkan Saunkanay 2 is a Punjabi comedy. Nirmal lives with two fighting wives who are sisters. His mother brings in a third wife, Monica, to stop the drama. This creates even more fun.
Cast: Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: Z5
Show Time
Story: Show Time is a Telugu crime thriller about a simple family. Their lives change after they kill an intruder by mistake. They try to hide the truth, but a proud cop follows the clues.
Cast: Naveen Chandra, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Raja Ravindra
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: SunNXT
X&Y
Story: X&Y is a Kannada fantasy drama about an unborn soul sent to Earth for four days. Its goal is to unite its future parents. The story mixes magic, love and deep emotions.
Cast: Atharva Prakash, D Satya Prakash, Brinda Acharya
OTT release date: July 25
OTT platform: SunNXT
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