On August 7, don't miss the release of Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 on JioHotstar. Starring Robert Pattinson, the sci-fi film finally makes its
OTT debut. Other titles releasing on OTT this week include the Telugu series Arabia Kadali, created by Krish Jagarlamudi and Chintakindi Srinivas Rao. The intense survival drama starring Satya Dev and Anandhi releases on August 8. Also on the same day, the Lionsgate Play thriller Pretty Thing stars Alicia Silverstone, who regrets her one-night stand after her hookup grows obsessive. And finally, the Amazon MX Player series Bindiya Ke Bahubali sees a mafia head announce his bid to run for politics, only to be taken to prison. In his absence, his family tries to seize power. Saurabh Shukla, Ranvir Shorey, Seema Biswas, and Sai Tamhankar star in the show releasing on August 8. Which titles will you be tuning in for?
Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 - Netflix
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Steve Buscemi, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman
Release date: August 6
About the series: Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) returns for another year at Nevermore Academy, where a new mystery awaits her. She sees visions of her roommate Enid's (Emma Myers) death and learns more secrets about her mother, Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Already renewed for a third season, the first four episodes will premiere this month. The final four episodes of the gothic drama will conclude on September 3.
The Pickup on Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, Keke Palmer
Release date: August 6
About the film: Directed by Tim Story, this action comedy has a fresh new cast led by veteran Eddie Murphy. He and Pete Davidson play armored truck drivers who are taken hostage by a criminal mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), who wants to use them to set off a casino heist. With action thrills, sharp comedy, and unexpected mishaps, The Pickup brings two generations of actors together.
Mayasabha on SonyLIV
Cast: Aadhi Pinisetty, Chaitanya Rao, Sai Kumar, Divya Dutta, Nasser
Release date: August 7
About the series: The Telugu period drama takes place against the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh, where two friends, Kakarla Krishnama Naidu (KKN) and MS Rami Reddy (MSR) turn foes after ambition, politics, and a rising film star-turned-leader come between them. Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao play the two leaders in this story of betrayal and power.
Salakaar on JioHotstar
Cast: Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, Mukesh Rishi, Surya Sharma.
Release date: August 8
About the series: Set in two time periods, 1978 and 2025, the thriller series by Faruk Kabir follows a spy through extraordinary circumstances. Inspired by real events, the Hindi series Salakaar is the tale of an Indian spymaster who successfully disarms enemy forces to safeguard national security after he discovers a top-secret nuclear facility in neighbouring Pakistan. Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy go undercover in this spy drama.
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