The first week of August brings a packed slate of new releases across streaming platforms, with everything from military dramas and investigative thrillers to Korean romances, reality dating shows and returning fan-favourite series. Netflix leads the week's line-up with several original films and series, while JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5 and Lionsgate Play also add fresh titles for viewers.

Here's a look at the notable OTT releases arriving this week.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

The romantic comedy starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde and Manish Paul begins streaming on ZEE5 from July 31. The film follows Jass, whose wedding plans collapse before an unexpected romance overseas compels him to reconsider his views on love, loyalty and commitment.

Gatta Kusthi 2

Premiering on Netflix on July 31, the sequel reunites Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi as Veera and Keerthi. This time, the couple's roles take a different turn as Keerthi pursues a wrestling career while Veera manages the household, with new family challenges testing their relationship.

Rao Bahadur

The psychological period drama arrives on Netflix on July 31. Led by Satyadev, the story centres on an ageing royal who becomes consumed by doubts about his late son's parentage, setting him on a search that uncovers long-buried family secrets.

The Vacation Principle

Streaming on Netflix from July 31, this Japanese romantic drama stars Kanna Hashimoto and Chae Jong-hyeop. After losing her job, a woman retreats to her grandmother's seaside home, where an unlikely friendship with a mysterious caretaker gradually develops into romance.

Chum

The survival thriller debuts on Lionsgate Play on July 31. Starring Alice Eve and Eric Michael Cole, the film follows a couple whose escape from a deadly shark attack turns into another fight for survival after they are rescued by a fisherman hiding a sinister secret.

Batman: Caped Crusader (Season 2)

The acclaimed animated superhero series returns on Prime Video on July 31. The new season takes Batman deeper into Gotham City's criminal underworld as he faces fresh adversaries while continuing his mission to protect the city.

Khatron Ke Khiladi (Season 15)

The latest season of Rohit Shetty's stunt-based reality competition premieres on JioHotstar on August 1. Contestants including Gaurav Khanna, Rubina Dilaik, Jasmin Bhasin, Karan Wahi, Orry and Farrhana Bhatt will compete in a series of physically demanding challenges.

Special Ops: Lioness (Season 3)

Arriving on Prime Video on August 2, the espionage drama sees Zoe Saldana reprise her role as a senior intelligence operative balancing covert counterterrorism missions with increasingly dangerous conspiracies and personal struggles.

Uyir

The Malayalam investigative thriller begins streaming on JioHotstar on August 4. Directed by M. Padmakumar, the film follows probationary sub-inspector Ajeeb Rahman as he investigates the discovery of a decomposed woman's body in an abandoned well, leading to a complex criminal inquiry.

Let's Marry Harry

The reality dating series launches on Netflix on August 5. Former Too Hot to Handle star Harry Jowsey searches for a life partner as contestants compete through romantic challenges and eliminations in pursuit of his final proposal.

My Life with the Walter Boys (Season 3)

The coming-of-age romantic drama returns to Netflix on August 6 with 10 new episodes. The latest season explores the aftermath of a family health crisis while continuing the emotional fallout of the love triangle involving Jackie, Cole and Alex.

Our Sticky Love

The Korean romantic drama premieres on Netflix on August 7. The story follows a successful Seoul prosecutor who wakes up with no memory after an accident, only to be confronted by a man claiming to be her boyfriend, forcing her to question both her past and her identity.

The Last House

Streaming on Netflix from August 7, this science fiction thriller stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. The film centres on a family mysteriously trapped inside their own home, where dwindling supplies and an unseen force threaten their chances of survival.

Operation Safed Sagar

The military drama series arrives on Netflix on August 7. Featuring Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli and Adil Hussain, the series dramatises the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows Squadron during high-altitude operations in the 1999 Kargil War.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The animated adventure lands on JioHotstar on August 7. Set after Bowser's defeat, the story follows Bowser Jr.'s abduction of Princess Rosalina, prompting Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad and Yoshi to embark on a galaxy-spanning mission to stop a new cosmic threat.