As the week progresses, movie enthusiasts are getting ready for a slew of new releases on various OTT platforms. There are plenty of exciting options to choose from that promise to keep viewers entertained. Here are the top picks for this August 3rd week.

AMALA

The crime thriller, starring Anarkali Marikar and Appani Sarath, is helmed by debutant Nishad Ibrahim. The film reportedly follows a police officer who is tasked with solving a series of murders in the city.

OTT Release Date – 14th August 2023

OTT Platform - Prime Video, Manorama MAX, Simply South (Outside India)

Language: Malayalam

O SAATHIYA

O Saathiya is a light-hearted romantic drama that was directed by Divya Bhavana on a very low budget. The film had Aryan Gowra and Mishti Chakraborty in the lead roles. The film traces the evolving love story of Arjun and Keerthi and the trials and tribulations they face as they mature from adolescence to adulthood.

OTT Release Date – 17th August 2023

OTT Platform - Prime Video

Language - Telugu

1920: HORRORS OF THE HEART

The film is the fifth film of 1920 film series. It stars Avika Gor and Rahul Dev in lead roles. After her father's suicide, Meghna gets led by one obsession - vengeance. The trail ends at her estranged mother's doorstep, sparking a rampage.

OTT Release Date – 18th August 2023

OTT Platform - Disney+ Hotstar

Language - Hindi

KOLAI

This is a crime thriller that revolves around the murder of a popular model-singer. IPS Sandhya Mohanraj (Ritika Singh) and former investigative officer Vinayak (Vijay Antony) are tasked with the responsibility of solving the gruesome crime. The film stars Vijay Antony, Ritika Singh and Meenakshi Chaudhury in lead roles. It is directed by Balaji Kumar.

OTT Release Date – 18th August 2023

OTT Platform - Prime Video

Language - Tamil

CLUE

A gripping mystery that unravels a series of kidnappings and murders within a family, one by one. Venkat Bhoomireddy, Gowthami, Naveen Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Zeenat Kapadia, Anil Kumar starrer the film 

OTT Release Date – 18th August 2023

OTT Platform - AHA Video

Language - Telugu

LOVE YOU RAM

The film’s narrative follows Divya’s predicament as she struggles to reconcile her love for Ram after his criminal advancements are uncovered. Will Divya leave Ram behind and start a new? Rohit Behal, Aparna Janardanan played the lead roles and directed by DY Chowdary.

OTT Release Date – 18th August 2023

OTT Platform - AHA Video

Language - Telugu

AAYIRATHONNU NUNAKAL

the movie is about a group of close friends gathering to enjoy food and talk. Things take a turn when they play a game where each person must reveal a hidden lie they've kept from their partners. The film stars Vidhya Vijaykumar, Remya Suresh, Ninin Kassim, and more. It explores friendship, trust, and relationship complexities.

OTT Release Date – 18th August 2023

OTT Platform - Sony Liv

Language - Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi

ANNAPURNA PHOTO STUDIO

Director Chandu Muddu made the movie 'Annapurna Photo Studio' in the backdrop of 1980s with a combination of love, comedy and crime elements. Chaitanya Rao and Lavanya acted as heroines. Chaitanya once again proved his comedy timing with this movie.

OTT Release Date – 18th August 2023

OTT Platform - ETV Win

Language - Telugu

HIDIMBHA  

The film deals with the police’s investigation to crack the case of missing women in the city. Ashwin Babu, Nandita Shwetha, Sahithi Avancha starring the film, directed by 

OTT Release Date – 18th August 2023

OTT Platform - AHA Video

Language - Tamil (Dub)

NEELAVELICHAM

The film is based on Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's renowned short story of the same name and is also a reboot of the 1964 Malayalam film Bhargavi Nilayam. The narrative revolves around a young and enthusiastic writer decides to stay in a desolate mansion, rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman. As the writer uncovers the tragic story of the young woman, a desire for justice and revenge emerges.

OTT Release Date – 18th August 2023

OTT Platform - Prime Video

Language: Hindi (Dub)

THALAINAGARAM 2

Three notorious crime bosses vie with one another to gain control of the city of Chennai, pulling former gangster Right into their conflict. Sundar C reprises his character Rightu from the original, however, this time around, the actor will be seen in a much more violent, blood-spattering avatar.

OTT Release Date – 19th August 2023

OTT Platform - Prime Video, Tentkotta, Simply South 

Language - Tamil