New OTT Releases This Week: Aug 22-28, 2026

Updated August 2026.

This week's new OTT releases in India (August 22 to 28, 2026) bring a packed slate across Netflix, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 and Amazon Prime Video. The standout drops include I'Nobody on JioHotstar, Babita Singh Reporting on Prime Video, and the freshly arrived theatrical-to-OTT titles Jana Nayagan on ZEE5, Chennai Love Story on SonyLIV and Pyaar Prema Kalyanam on Netflix. This is one of the busiest streaming weeks of late August, with new films and series landing across every major Indian platform. For more from the newsroom, browse our entertainment coverage.

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Full list of new OTT releases this week

Here is the complete lineup of new titles streaming between August 22 and 28, 2026, based on the latest platform schedules reported by myvi.in.

Where to stream this week's releases

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What are the biggest new OTT releases this week?

The biggest new OTT releases this week are I'Nobody on JioHotstar (August 25) and Babita Singh Reporting on Amazon Prime Video (August 28). I'Nobody is a Malayalam thriller starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu, and it carries an IMDb rating of 6.2. Babita Singh Reporting is a Hindi crime drama with Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan and Anshumaan Pushkar in lead roles.

Both titles are originals, which means they debut directly on streaming rather than arriving after a theatrical run. That makes them the freshest additions to this week's lineup, alongside Part-timers, Adults Season 2 and Jungle Tales with Mowgli on JioHotstar.

Which theatrical films are dropping on OTT this week?

The theatrical-to-OTT drops this week are Jana Nayagan on ZEE5, Chennai Love Story on SonyLIV and Pyaar Prema Kalyanam on Netflix, all arriving on August 21. These three multi-language films make up the weekend's biggest streaming event, as noted by telugucinema.com.

Jana Nayagan stars Thalapathy Vijay alongside Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani and Narain. Directed by H Vinoth, the film follows a former police officer who uncovers a conspiracy to destabilise India. It streams in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Chennai Love Story is a Telugu romantic drama starring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya, directed by Ravi Namburi and written by Sai Rajesh. It streams in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, per keralatv.in.

Pyaar Prema Kalyanam is a Tamil relationship drama starring Elan and Saanve Megghana, with Radikaa Sarathkumar, M.S. Bhaskar and Yogi Babu in supporting roles. It streams in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. For the previous week's slate, see our roundup of last week's OTT releases.

What's new on Netflix this week?

Netflix this week adds Pyaar Prema Kalyanam (August 21) and GTA 6: An Extended Look (August 28), plus WWE programming across the week. The Tamil romantic drama Pyaar Prema Kalyanam follows a newlywed couple whose marriage takes an unexpected turn when the bride refuses to leave her family home.

GTA 6: An Extended Look is a special feature tied to the game's release, and it lands on August 28. WWE events stream throughout the week from August 22 to 28.

What's new on JioHotstar this week?

JioHotstar leads the week with I'Nobody (August 25), Part-timers (August 28), Adults Season 2 (August 28) and Jungle Tales with Mowgli (August 28). The platform also streams Premier League and US Open matches.

I'Nobody follows a man accused of a bank heist who is subjected to brutal punishment for a crime he may not have committed. Part-timers is a Telugu drama starring Tanuja Puttaswamy and Gnaneswari Kandregula. Jungle Tales with Mowgli is a Hindi animation adventure for family audiences.

What's new on Amazon Prime Video this week?

Amazon Prime Video debuts Babita Singh Reporting on August 28, a Hindi crime drama starring Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan and Anshumaan Pushkar. The series is the platform's only major scripted premiere this week, and it anchors the Prime Video slate for the period.

What's new on SonyLIV and ZEE5 this week?

SonyLIV streams Chennai Love Story from August 21, while ZEE5 streams Jana Nayagan from the same date. SonyLIV also carries Durand Cup football on August 22 and 23, giving sports fans a reason to open the app this weekend.

Is Irumudi coming to Netflix this week?

Irumudi, the Ravi Teja Telugu action drama, is not streaming yet. Netflix has reportedly acquired the post-theatrical rights for around Rs 14 crore, but no release date has been announced. The film opened in theatres on August 21 with about Rs 14.80 crore net on day one, according to the Economic Times.

Netflix has reportedly acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights to Irumudi. According to a report by 123Telugu, the streaming platform has reportedly paid around Rs 14 crore for the deal.

Economic Times, August 2026

Irumudi is directed by Shiva Nirvana and stars Ravi Teja, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Baby Nakshathra. It is being discussed as a possible comeback vehicle for the actor, so its streaming debut will likely draw strong viewership once a date is confirmed.

Sports and live events streaming this week

Beyond films, this week's streaming slate includes WWE on Netflix, the Durand Cup on SonyLIV, and Premier League and US Open coverage on JioHotstar. The US Open runs from August 24 to 28 on JioHotstar, and the Premier League continues through the week on the same platform.

FAQ

Where can I watch Jana Nayagan online?

Jana Nayagan streams on ZEE5 from August 21, 2026, in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Is Irumudi on Netflix?

Not yet. Netflix has reportedly acquired the streaming rights to Irumudi for around Rs 14 crore, but the release date has not been announced.

What is I'Nobody about?

I'Nobody follows a man accused of a bank heist who faces brutal punishment for a crime he may not have committed. It streams on JioHotstar from August 25.

Which new Telugu movies are on OTT this week?

Chennai Love Story on SonyLIV and Part-timers on JioHotstar are the new Telugu titles this week, alongside Jana Nayagan which streams in Telugu on ZEE5.

What new releases are on JioHotstar this week?

JioHotstar adds I'Nobody, Part-timers, Adults Season 2 and Jungle Tales with Mowgli this week, plus Premier League and US Open sports coverage.