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New OTT Releases This Week (August 03 – August 09, 2026): Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga and Siddharth's Operation Safed Sagar Headline Massive Lineup
OTT Releases This Week (August 3 to August 9, 2026)
OTT Releases This Week (August 03 to August 09, 2026): Streaming platforms are offering a diverse lineup this week, featuring everything from global sports comedies to gritty regional thrillers. Highlights include the Malayalam drama Uyir on JioHotstar (Aug 4), the return of Ted Lasso Season 4 on Apple TV+ (Aug 5), and My Life With The Walter Boys Season 3 on Netflix (Aug 6).
The weekend peaks on August 7 with major digital debuts like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on JioHotstar, the second season of the thriller Vadhandhi on Prime Video, and the war drama Operation Safed Sagar on Netflix. With regional releases like Idhyam Murali and Lenin also arriving, subscribers have plenty of fresh content to choose from across all major platforms.
Here's a complete breakdown of all the movies and shows releasing on OTT between August 3 and August 9, 2026.
August 7, 2026
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Main Vaapas Aaunga
Period Drama
Netflix
Language:Hindi
Running Time:2h 47m
IMDB Rating:8.2/10
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Main Vaapas Aaunga follows Nirvair (Diljit Dosanjh), who attempts to fulfill the final wish of his grandfather, Ishar Singh (Naseeruddin Shah), a partition survivor suffering from advanced dementia. As Ishar's fading memories blur past and present, Nirvair embarks on an emotional journey to find Afsana, his grandfather's long-lost love from whom he was separated during the 1947 partition. The narrative shifts between Nirvair's modern-day search and the tragic, youthful romance of young Ishar (Vedang Raina) and Afsana (Sharvari Wagh) during one of history's most turbulent eras.
Main Vaapas Aaunga Cast and Crew
Diljit DosanjhActor
Naseeruddin ShahActor
Vedang RainaActor
Sharvari WaghActor
Imtiaz AliDirector
Main Vaapas Aaunga Trailer
August 7, 2026
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Lenin
Rural Action Drama
ZEE5
Language:Telugu
Running Time:2hr 39m
IMDB Rating:6.7/10
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Lenin is a rural action drama following an orphan named Lenin who is raised alongside a village head's son. The peace of their small town shatters when a sudden confession of forbidden romance disrupts an arranged marriage at the altar. Caught in a web of shifting loyalties and brutal local politics during a sacred festival, Lenin is forced onto a violent path of revenge.
Lenin Cast & Crew
Akhil AkkineniActor
Bhagyashri BorseActor
Pramod PanjuActor
SivajiActor
Murali Kishor AbburuDirector
Lenin Trailer
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August 7, 2026
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Idhyam Murali
Coming-of-age Drama
Netflix
Language:Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi
Running Time:2h 30m
IMDB Rating:8.7/10
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Idhayam Murali follows Idhaya, a man getting cold feet right before his wedding who narrates his history of unrequited love to a stranger named Surya. The story tracks Idhaya across multiple distinct stages of his life as he bottles up his feelings for different women—including identical twins who swap places. Ultimately, the film explores the bittersweet reality of one-sided romance and how certain deeply embedded emotions never truly fade.
Idhyam Murali Cast & Crew
AtharvaaActor
Preity MukhundhanActor
Kayadu LoharActor
Fahadh FaasilActor
Aakash BaskaranDirector
Idhyam Murali Trailer
August 4, 2026
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Uyir
Crime Thriller
JioHotstar
Language:Malayalam,Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi
Running Time:2h 25m
IMDB Rating:8.1/10
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Uyir follows rookie sub-inspector Ajeeb, a probationary officer haunted by a childhood trauma who takes on the case of a decomposed female body found in a well. Though initially dismissed as a simple suicide, Ajeeb and senior officer Joy uncover hidden anomalies that lead them across state borders. Inspired by true events, the slow-burn investigation forces the young cop to confront deeply layered human emotions and systemic challenges
Uyir Cast & Crew
Roshan MathewActor
Baiju SanthoshActor
Shruthy MenonActor
Athulya ChandraActor
M.PadmakumarDirector
Uyir Trailer
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August 7, 2026
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Kattalan
Action, Thriller
ManoramaMax
Language:Malayalam
Running Time:2h
IMDB Rating:8.2/10
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Kattalan follows rival crime bosses Maari and Eddy as they engage in a bloody, unforgiving war for dominance over a massive ivory smuggling network. Amidst rampant corruption and failing law enforcement, a feared elephant hunter known as "Kattalan" operates within this brutal criminal ecosystem. The narrative tracks the escalating violence and shifting power dynamics as the poaching cartels fight to survive and rule the rugged landscape.
Kattalan Cast & Crew
Antony VargheseActor
SunilActor
Kabir Duhan SinghActor
Dushara VijayanActor
Paul GeorgeDirector
Kattalan Trailer
August 7, 2026
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Operation Safed Sagar : The Untold Story of the Kargil War
War Drama
JioHotstar
Series:Operation Safed Sagar : The Untold Story of the Kargil War
Language:Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
No Of Episodes:8
Set during the summer of 1999, the series follows the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows Squadron as they launch the historic high-altitude aerial campaign to back ground troops against Pakistani infiltrators. Facing freezing Himalayan terrain and intense enemy fire, these courageous pilots push past physical and emotional limits to alter the course of the conflict
Operation Safed Sagar : The Untold Story of the Kargil War Cast and Crew
SiddharthActor
Jimmy ShergillActor
Abhay VermaActor
Dia MirzaActor
OniSenDirector
Operation Safed Sagar : The Untold Story of the Kargil War Trailer
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August 7, 2026
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Nooru Sami
Social Drama
ZEE5
Language:Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
Running Time:2h 9m
IMDB Rating:7.7/10
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Nooru Saami follows Selvi, a young widowed mother struggling to raise her two sons in a deeply conservative village bound by rigid traditions. When she voices a desire to seek her own happiness and remarry later in life, she faces severe ostracism and intense social pressure from the judgmental community. Backed by her loving sons, she must navigate the heavy emotional conflict between outdated societal expectations and her right to a second chance at a fulfilled life.
Nooru Saami Cast and Crew
Swasika VijayActor
Vijay AntonyActor
Ajay DhishanActor
LijoMol JoseActor
SasiDirector
Nooru Saami Trailer
August 5, 2026
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Ted Lasso Season 4
Sports Comedy
appleTv
Series:Ted Lasso Season 4
Language:English
No Of Episodes:10
Ted Lasso Season 4 follows the endlessly optimistic American coach as he returns from Kansas to the UK to face his most daunting professional obstacle yet. Shifting away from the men's squad, Ted takes the reins of a second-division women's football team, the Lady Greyhounds. Alongside returning faces and a brand-new roster of players, the team must learn to leap before they look, taking massive personal and professional risks on and off the pitch.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast and Crew
Jason SudeikisActor
Hannah Waddingham DyerActor
Brett GoldsteinActor
Juno Temple Director
Declan LowneyDirector
Ted Lasso Season 4 Trailer
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August 7, 2026
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Vadhandhi : Season 2
Crime Thriller
AmazonPrime
Series:Vadhandhi : Season 2
Language:Tamil
No Of Episodes:8
Vadhandhi Season 2 follows SI Moosa Raaza, a determined cop who closes a high-profile political cold case after skeletal remains are discovered at a highway site. However, he soon realizes his hasty investigation mistakenly sent an innocent man named Mani to prison for life. Defying state authority and cutting through a complex web of local rumors, political interference, and media narratives, Raaza dives back into a labyrinth of buried secrets to hunt down the true killer.
Vadhandhi : Season 2 Cast and Crew
M.SasikumarDirector
YashwanthDirector
Anagha MaruthoraActor
YashwanthActor
Andrew LouisActor
Vadhandhi : Season 2 Trailer
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Upcoming OTT releases this week August 03 to August 09
MOVIE / SERIES NAME
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My Life With The Walter Boys Season 3
English
August 06
Netflix
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi
August 06
JioHotstar
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Frequently Asked Questions: OTT Releases (August 03 – August 09, 2026)
When is the Malayalam movie Uyir releasing on OTT?
The Malayalam drama Uyir is set to premiere on JioHotstar on August 4, 2026. In addition to the original Malayalam version, the film will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, making it a major cross-regional release for the platform this week.
Where can I watch Ted Lasso Season 4 online?
Fans of the multi-award-winning comedy series can catch Ted Lasso Season 4 on Apple TV+ starting August 5, 2026. This is one of the most highly anticipated returns in the English streaming space, as the series continues to follow the journey of the beloved football coach.
When does My Life With The Walter Boys Season 3 premiere?
The popular teen drama My Life With The Walter Boys Season 3 arrives on Netflix on August 6, 2026. Following the massive success of previous seasons, this installment is expected to trend globally among young adult audiences looking for their next binge-watch.
Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming to JioHotstar?
Yes, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for streaming on JioHotstar starting August 7, 2026. To cater to its large fan base in India, the movie will be released in English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, making it a top pick for family viewing.
Where to stream Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War?
The intense war drama series Operation Safed Sagar will premiere on Netflix on August 7, 2026. Produced as a Hindi original, it will also feature dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. On the same day, Netflix will also release the film Main Vaapas Aaunga.
What are the new Tamil movies and series on OTT this weekend?
August 7 is a big day for Tamil content across platforms. Idhyam Murali (with multi-language dubs) premieres on Netflix, while the rural drama Nooru Saami arrives on Zee5. Additionally, the second season of the hit thriller Vadhandhi premieres on Amazon Prime Video on August 7.
What are the Telugu and Malayalam releases on Zee5 and ManoramaMax?
Telugu audiences can watch the film Lenin on Zee5 starting August 7, 2026. For those looking for Malayalam content, the movie Kattalan will be available on the dedicated regional platform ManoramaMax on the same day.
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