OTT releases this week (August 20-23): From Rivers of Fate to Maareesan, list of upcoming releases streaming this weekend

OTT releases this week (August 20-23): From Rivers of Fate to Maareesan, list of upcoming releases streaming this weekend

OTT platforms are loaded with fresh releases this week. From gripping thrillers to lighthearted comedies, here’s your quick guide to what’s new between August 20–23, 2025.

1. Rivers of Fate (Netflix, Aug 20)
A teen girl’s abduction in the Amazon sparks her mother’s relentless rescue mission. Together with a river gang leader, they fight a brutal trafficking network.

2. The Map That Leads To You (Prime Video, Aug 20)
Heather’s European holiday turns into a life-changing romance with Jack. Secrets and passion force her into choices that reshape everything.

3. Death Inc. (Netflix, Aug 21)
A ruthless protege schemes to take over a funeral empire. But the founder’s widow throws his ambitions into chaos.

4. Music Drama (Netflix, Aug 21)
Two young dreamers chase stardom in the ’90s OPM music scene. Fame tests their bond in ways they never imagined.

5. The Alto Knights (JioHotstar, Aug 21)
Mob icons Frank Costello and Vito Genovese fight for control in postwar New York. Friendship collapses into betrayal and bloodshed.

6. Abandoned Man (Netflix, Aug 22)
Wrongfully jailed, a man comes home to a fractured family. Redemption arrives through an unexpected bond with his niece.

7. Long Story Short (Netflix, Aug 22)
From the creator of BoJack Horseman, this animated comedy tracks the Schwooper siblings. It’s messy, heartfelt, and hilariously human.

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8. The Truth About Jussie Smollett? (Netflix, Aug 22)
Fresh interviews and evidence reopen the controversial case. Audiences are challenged to rethink what they knew.

9. Aema (Netflix, Aug 22)
A bold Korean drama dives into the chaotic 1980s film industry. Behind Madame Aema, rivalries and gender battles rage.

10. Thalaivan Thalaivii (Prime Video, Aug 22)
Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen lead this fiery Tamil rom-com. Love, conflict, and emotional highs fuel a passionate ride.

11. Maareesan (Netflix, Aug 22)
A man and a quirky traveler hit the road across Tamil Nadu. Laughter and chaos unfold in this feel-good buddy comedy.

12. Kothapallilo Okappudu (AhaVideo, Aug 22)
A man’s search for a dancer spirals into wild village chaos. Misunderstandings turn into a hilarious mad chase.

13. F1: The Movie (Prime Video, Aug 22)
Brad Pitt stars as a washed-out driver seeking redemption. Partnering with a rookie, he makes one last bid for glory.

14. Peacemaker Season 2 (JioHotstar, Aug 22)
John Cena returns as Peacemaker in a deeper, darker arc. The past haunts him, even as he forges his destiny.

15. Hot Milk (MUBI, Aug 22)
A tense mother-daughter drama set on the Spanish coast. Secrets unravel when an enigmatic visitor arrives.

16. Night of the Zoopocalypse (Peacock, Aug 22)
A zoo’s animals turn into zombies after a meteor crash. Only a mountain lion and wolf can save the day.

17. On Swift Horses (Netflix, Aug 23)
Post-war life is shaken when secrets from a gambler brother emerge. Love and loyalty face their toughest test.