The first week of August 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting weeks of the month, with Netflix closing out its Tamil releases with the coming-of-age romance Idhayam Murali, Prime Video bringing back the hit crime thriller Vadhandhi with its highly anticipated second season, and ZEE5 delivering the Telugu rural action drama Lenin. Add the Malayalam investigative thriller Uyir, the animated family film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and several other blockbuster releases, and there’s genuinely something for every kind of streaming fan this week.
Here’s the complete, platform-by-platform breakdown of everything releasing between August 4 and August 10, 2026 on Netflix, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, Apple TV+ and more.
Telugu OTT Releases This Week
| Movie / Series | OTT Platform | Release Date | Genre | Cast / Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyir | JioHotstar | August 4, 2026 | Investigative Thriller | Roshan Mathew, Baiju Santhosh, Athulya Chandra; Dir: M. Padmakumar |
| Lenin | ZEE5 | August 7, 2026 | Rural Action Drama | Nani; Dir: Usha Jadhav |
| Idhayam Murali (Telugu dub) | Netflix | August 7, 2026 | Coming-of-Age Drama | Bharath, Rakul Preet Singh; Dir: Ashok Nagaraj |
| Nooru Saami (Telugu dub) | ZEE5 | August 7, 2026 | Thriller | Darshan; Dir: Narthan |
| Vadhandhi: Season 2 (Telugu dub) | Amazon Prime Video | August 7, 2026 | Crime Mystery | S. J. Suryah; Dir: Anand Shankar |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | JioHotstar | August 7, 2026 | Animated Action Comedy | Voices: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy |
Tamil OTT Releases This Week
| Movie / Series | OTT Platform | Release Date | Genre | Cast / Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyir | JioHotstar | August 4, 2026 | Investigative Thriller | Roshan Mathew, Baiju Santhosh; Dir: M. Padmakumar |
| Idhayam Murali | Netflix | August 7, 2026 | Coming-of-Age Drama | Bharath, Rakul Preet Singh; Dir: Ashok Nagaraj |
| Nooru Saami | ZEE5 | August 7, 2026 | Thriller | Darshan; Dir: Narthan |
| Vadhandhi: Season 2 | Amazon Prime Video | August 7, 2026 | Crime Mystery Thriller | S. J. Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi; Dir: Anand Shanker |
| Kattalan | ManoramaMax | August 8, 2026 | Action Comedy | Biju Menon, Unni Mukundan; Dir: Rohit Varma |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | JioHotstar | August 7, 2026 | Animated Action Comedy | Voices: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy |
Hindi OTT Releases This Week
| Movie / Series | OTT Platform | Release Date | Genre | Cast / Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyir (Hindi dub) | JioHotstar | August 4, 2026 | Investigative Thriller | Roshan Mathew, Baiju Santhosh; Dir: M. Padmakumar |
| Operation Safed Sagar | Zee5 | August 5, 2026 | Patriotic Drama | Notable ensemble cast; Historical wartime drama |
| Idhayam Murali (Hindi dub) | Netflix | August 7, 2026 | Coming-of-Age Drama | Bharath, Rakul Preet Singh; Dir: Ashok Nagaraj |
| Nooru Saami (Hindi dub) | ZEE5 | August 7, 2026 | Thriller | Darshan; Dir: Narthan |
| Vadhandhi: Season 2 (Hindi dub) | Amazon Prime Video | August 7, 2026 | Crime Mystery Thriller | S. J. Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi; Dir: Anand Shanker |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | JioHotstar | August 7, 2026 | Animated Comedy | Voices: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy |
Malayalam & Kannada OTT Releases
| Movie / Series | OTT Platform | Release Date | Genre | Cast / Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyir | JioHotstar | August 4, 2026 | Investigative Thriller | Roshan Mathew, Baiju Santhosh; Dir: M. Padmakumar |
| Kattalan | ManoramaMax | August 8, 2026 | Action Comedy | Biju Menon, Unni Mukundan; Dir: Rohit Varma |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | JioHotstar | August 7, 2026 | Animated Action Comedy | Voices: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy |
English & International OTT Releases This Week
| Movie / Series | OTT Platform | Release Date | Genre | Cast / Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Lasso (Season 4) | Apple TV+ | August 5, 2026 | Comedy Sports Drama | Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | JioHotstar | August 7, 2026 | Animated Action Comedy | Voices: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy |
Idhayam Murali — This Week’s Major Tamil Release
Netflix brings the Tamil coming-of-age romance Idhayam Murali to its platform on August 7, 2026. Featuring Bharath and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles, the film directed by Ashok Nagaraj explores themes of love, growth, and self-discovery. The film will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, making it accessible to audiences across India.
Vadhandhi: Season 2 — The Crime Thriller Returns
After the massive success of its first season, the hit crime mystery series Vadhandhi makes its grand return with Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video on August 7, 2026. Starring S. J. Suryah and Vijay Sethupathi, the series brings back the gripping investigation with fresh twists and compelling mystery elements. The new season will stream in Tamil, with dubbed versions available in Telugu and Hindi.
Lenin — The Telugu Rural Action Drama
Starring Nani, Lenin is a Telugu rural action drama making its digital debut on ZEE5 on August 7, 2026. Directed by Usha Jadhav, the film has generated significant buzz among Telugu audiences and explores themes of rural life, justice, and redemption. It promises to be one of ZEE5’s biggest regional releases this week.
Uyir — The Malayalam Investigative Thriller
The Malayalam investigative crime thriller Uyir kicks off the week on JioHotstar from August 4, 2026. Directed by M. Padmakumar and featuring Roshan Mathew, Baiju Santhosh, Athulya Chandra, and Shruthi Menon, the film is inspired by real-life police experiences and follows a determined probationary police officer investigating the mysterious death of an unidentified woman. The film will be available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, ensuring accessibility to audiences across all regions.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Family Entertainment
Animation and gaming fans have something to celebrate as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on JioHotstar on August 7, 2026. With voice performances by Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy, the film brings the beloved video game characters to the screen. The film will be available in English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, making it perfect family viewing for the weekend.
