Looking for something new to watch this week? From August 19 to 25, 2024, all OTT platforms are packed with brand-new releases that cater to a variety of audiences. Whether you’re in the mood for thriller dramas, lighthearted comedies, or documentaries, there’s plenty to explore. Take a look at this week’s lineup that you must watch:
‘Angry Young Men’ is a docu-series that delves into the extraordinary careers of screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. This three-part series examines their groundbreaking influence on Hindi cinema in the 1970s. Featuring interviews with Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Jaya Bachchan, the series offers an in-depth look at how Salim and Javed’s partnership transformed Indian cinema.
‘Angry Young Men’ IMDb rating: 8.1/ 10
‘Angry Young Men’ release date: August 20, 2024
‘Angry Young Men’ where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
2. ‘Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE’
According to Netflix, ‘Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE’ focuses on, “Twenty aspiring pop stars undergo a K-pop training program in this docuseries about the creation of HYBE x Geffen’s first global girl group, KATSEYE.”
‘Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE’ IMDb rating: 8.1/10
‘Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE’ release date: August 21, 2024
‘Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE’ where to watch: Netflix
3. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is a Telugu epic sci-fi movie starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in the main roles. The plot of Kalki 2898 Ad states that, “The future of those in the dystopian city of Kasi is altered when the destined arrival of Lord Vishnu’s final avatar launches a war against darkness”, as per Netflix. It is the highest-grossing Indian film 2024 after its release on June 27, 2024.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ IMDb rating: 7.6/10
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ release date: August 22, 2024
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ where to watch: Amazon Prime Video and Netflix
4. ‘Pachinko’ Season 2
‘Pachinko’ is back with its season 2, starring Lee Min-ho, Youn Yuh-jung, Kim Min-ha, and Jin Ha. Pachinko plot is, Based on the New York Times bestseller, this sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive, as per IMDb. ‘Pachinko’ season 2 will focus on the reunion of Koh Hansu and Sunja, who are brought back together after being separated for fourteen years during the World War II era.
‘Pachinko’ Season 2 IMDb rating: 8.3/10
‘Pachinko’ Season 2 release date: August 23, 2024
‘Pachinko’ Season 2 where to watch: Apple TV+
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5. ‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’
‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’ is a nine-episode series based on India’s biggest viral sensation Uorfi Javed’s life challenges and triumphs. The series plot revolves around, “An infamous girl’s bizarre outfits gain attention. Seeking to reshape her image, she joins a talent agency while struggling to keep her dysfunctional family afloat. Can she make it?”
‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’ IMDb rating: NA
‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’ release date: August 23, 2024
‘Follow Kar Lo Yaar’ where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
6. ‘The Frog’
If you are someone who loves mystery crime thrillers, then make sure to watch the Korean drama ‘The Frog’ this week. The drama stars Kim Yoon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang, Go Min-si, and Lee Jung-eun in the main roles. According to Netflix, the plot focuses on, “One tranquil summer, a mysterious woman checks into a vacation rental – triggering events that disrupt the lives of the owner and those around him.”
‘The Frog’ IMDb rating: NA
‘The Frog’ release date: August 23, 2024
‘The Frog’ where to watch: Netflix
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