OTT Releases This Week: Bigg Boss Season 19, The Ba***ds of Bollywood preview, Maa and more

With the new theme ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’ or ‘demo-crazy’, the Salman Khan–hosted hit show is set to return with a groundbreaking digital-first rollout, signaling Bigg Boss’ evolution in the OTT era. Episodes will stream first on JioCinema, with a deferred telecast on Colors TV about 90 minutes later.

The Ba***ds of Bollywood | Netflix | Preview on August 20

Aryan Khan’s directorial debut is already making waves ahead of its official launch. The makers recently unveiled the first look, and fans are now eagerly awaiting the preview, slated for release on August 20.

Peacemaker Season 2 | JioHotstar | August 22

John Cena returns as Peacemaker, joined by Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Frank Grillo, Tim Meadows, Michael Rooker and others, in an emotional, multiverse-spanning arc that ties directly into the new DCU. The season blends action, dark humor, and emotional depth.

Thalaivan Thalaivii | Amazon Prime Video | August 22

While the romantic drama opened to poor reviews, Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, and Yogi Babu earned praise for their performances in Pandiraaj’s Thalaivan Thalaivii.

Shodha | ZEE5 | August 22

Shodha is a gripping thriller about a lawyer unraveling the mystery behind his wife’s disappearance.

Aamar Boss | ZEE5 | August 22

This Bengali feel-good drama features Rakhee Gulzar and Shiboprosad Mukherjee in the lead roles. It highlights workplace warmth and family bonds with a heartwarming twist.

Maa | (Regional OTT) | August 22

Maa is a mythological horror film directed by Vishal Furia and starring Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma, among others.

Maareesan | Netflix | August 22

After the success of Maamannan, Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil join forces for the Tamil film Maareesan , directed by Sudheesh Sankar.

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty | Netflix | August 23

The official synopsis of the show reads, “A chef finds herself face-to-face with a king. Her modern creations win over his palate, but navigating palace intrigues may prove far more difficult than perfecting a recipe.”