This Independence Week brings a rich and varied OTT lineup. From the suspense-laden corridors of espionage in Saare Jahan Se Accha and Tehran, to eerie mysteries in Andhera and Night Always Comes, to inventive adult animation like Fixed and heartfelt dramas like Court Kacheri, there’s something to cater to every viewing mood.
Here is the list of movies and series which will release in the Independence Week:
1. Saare Jahan Se Accha:
Netflix – 13 August, 2025
It’s a tense 1970s espionage thriller starring Pratik Gandhi as a RAW agent infiltrating Pakistan to thwart its nuclear ambitions. His covert mission puts him head-to-head with a formidable ISI operative, leading to a high-stakes game of intelligence and loyalty.
2. Alien: Earth
JioHotstar – 13 August, 2025
In this sci-fi saga, the crash of the USCSS Maginot draws Wendy, a human consciousness in a synthetic body, into a lethal mission to thwart an existential threat. Alongside a tactical team, she must navigate a gripping, futuristic dilemma.
3. Court Kacheri:
SonyLIV – 13 August, 2025
This courtroom drama follows Param Mathur, scion of a legal legacy, as he confronts bizarre cases and moral quandaries, forcing him to chart his own path beyond his father’s shadow.
4. Tehran:
Zee5 – 14 August, 2025
This power-packed espionage unfolds after a bombing in Delhi. John Abraham stars as ACP Rajeev Kumar, racing through global cities to dismantle a vast conspiracy while being pursued across borders.
5. Andhera:
Prime Video – 14 August, 2025
It’s a chilling supernatural thriller set in Mumbai, where a haunted medical student, a missing girl, and a skeptical cop must confront a malevolent darkness born from guilt and ambition.
6. Fixed:
Netflix – 13 August, 2025
Fixed is an adult animated comedy about a dog whose overenthusiastic behaviour leads his owners to consider neutering him, prompting a wild attempt by the dog and his friends to enjoy life while he still can.
7. Night Always Comes:
Netflix – 15 August, 2025
A woman embarks on a perilous overnight journey through city’s criminal underworld to save her home and protect her family from eviction.
8. Butterfly (Season 1):
Prime Video – 13 August, 2025
This is a spy-action drama with a familial twist: a daughter, believing her father de*d, must work with him when he resurfaces to urge her to leave her espionage career behind.
9. Drop:
JioHotstar – 11 August, 2025
Drop is a mystery thriller where a single mother’s date spirals into terror when she begins receiving disturbing demands and images via AirDrop from an anonymous blackmailer.
10. Outlander – Season 7:
Netflix – 11 August 2025
Amid the violent birth of a new nation, Claire, Jamie and their family are caught in the crossfire. With the American Revolution intensifying, they must navigate treacherous political and personal landscapes where loyalties are tested and survival is uncertain. The eight-episode season is filled with time-travel romance and political upheaval.
11. Dog Man:
JioHotstar – 11 August 2025
Meet Dog Man, a half-dog, half-human cop who uses his unique skills to fight crime in the zany animated superhero comedy from the creators of Captain Underpants.
12. Love Hurts:
JioHotstar – 7 August 2025
In this action-comedy, Ke Huy Quan stars as a quiet realtor pulled back into his criminal past when a former partner, played by Ariana DeBose, shows up with a risky proposition. Mixing romance with gunfights and sharp wit, the film follows their dangerous journey.
13. Freaky Tales:
HBO Max – 9 August 2025
Set in 1980s Oakland, this anthology series weaves together interconnected stories in a stylish and nostalgic fever dream. It’s a world where NBA history, street politics and strange coincidences all collide.
14. Bindiya Ki Bahubali:
Prime Video – 10 August 2025
When a determined cop thwarts the political ambitions of mafia patriarch Bada Davan, his dysfunctional family erupts. Chaos ensues as his son competes to take over his father’s criminal empire.
15. Iron Man And His Awesome Friends:
JioHotstar – 12 August 2025
Perfect for young superhero fans, this Marvel animated preschool series, directed by Michael Dowding, follows the adventures of Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho. The show features bite-sized stories full of science, friendship, and teamwork all brought to life with bright animation and playful humour.
Enjoy your binge, may your Independence Week be as thrilling as the shows themselves!
