Here’s your ultimate guide to the new OTT releases arriving this Friday, August 8, 2025, across various streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, Netflix, and more. Salakaar, an engaging spy thriller starring Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy, premieres on JioHotstar this week. The list also includes Arabia Kadali, an intense survival drama; Maaman, a heartwarming family movie; Pretty Thing, an erotic thriller starring Alicia Silverstone and Karl Glusman; and Oho Enthan Baby, a simple romantic movie, among others. Be sure to browse through the complete list of new movies and web shows arriving this Friday!
Friday OTT releases (August 8, 2025): 7 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and more
1. Arabia Kadali – Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video will be rolling out an intense Telugu survival series titled Arabia Kadali, starring Satya Dev and Anandhi, later this week. The story revolves around a group of fishermen from a remote village in Andhra Pradesh, who accidentally trespass into international waters and get imprisoned on foreign soil. As they struggle for survival, they forge new alliances to confront their dangerous foes. Will they be able to survive and find a way home?
2. Oho Enthan Baby – Netflix
Oho Enthan Baby, a Tamil romantic drama starring Rudra, Vishnu Vishal, and Mithila Palkar, delves into the life of an aspiring filmmaker who decides to turn his heartbreak into a movie. During the process, he ends up questioning the climax of the story — and his reality.
3. Mothevari Love Story – ZEE5
The upcoming Telugu series revolves around Parshi and Anitha, two spirited youngsters from rural Telangana, who decide to elope, but their plans are disrupted when a shocking family secret is revealed. The young couple must now navigate through this unexpected situation and find a way to unite their families before getting together. The upcoming drama is headlined by Anil Geela and Varshini Reddy Junnuthula.
4. Pretty Thing – Lionsgate Play
This erotic thriller follows Sophie (Alicia Silverstone), a single and successful executive, who begins a torrid affair with a younger man named Elliot (Karl Glusman). But when Sophie tries to end the casual affair, Elliot’s affection turns into a dangerous obsession, ultimately blurring the line between right and wrong. Now, Sophie is forced to resort to extreme measures to protect herself.
5. Salakaar – JioHotstar
Salakaar is a high-stakes espionage thriller that follows Adhir (played by Naveen Kasturia), a decorated spymaster who successfully prevents a potential nuclear crisis orchestrated by Pakistan. Years later, he faces the repercussions of his mission as old enemies resurface, putting Adhir at the crossroads of personal struggles and national duty.
6. Stolen: Heist of the Century – Netflix
Stolen: Heist of the Century is a captivating documentary that examines how a group of thieves managed to pull off one of the world’s biggest diamond heists — the 2003 Antwerp diamond heist.
7. Maaman – ZEE5
Maaman is a heartwarming family drama that explores the life of Inba, a newly married man whose close bond with his young nephew, Laddu, puts a strain on his marriage with Rekha. The Tamil movie features an ensemble cast, including Soori, Rajkiran, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Swasika, among others.
