Top OTT Releases This Week (July 28 – August 2): Housefull 5, Sitaare Zameen Par, Thammudu and More

This weekend brings a wave of fresh OTT releases across top platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, and SunNXT. From a star-studded comedy sequel to emotional family dramas and action thrillers, there’s something for every mood. Whether you want laughs, thrills, or heartfelt moments, these new titles start streaming from August 1, 2025. Let’s explore the must-watch picks of the week.

Housefull 5 Brings Double the Laughs with Two Different Endings

Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Language: Hindi
Genre: Comedy, Thriller, Drama
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa

The Housefull franchise returns with its fifth installment, and this time, the makers offer two versions, Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each ending differently. The story begins on a luxury cruise where billionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal suddenly dies. Then, three men appear and claim to be his son, each trying to grab the fortune. Their outrageous lies create a hilarious mess filled with confusion, chaos, and nonstop comedy. If you want something entertaining and breezy this weekend, this movie delivers.

Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan Makes a Heartfelt Comeback

Platform: YouTube (Pay-per-view Rs 100)
Language: Hindi
Genre: Sports Drama
Cast: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Aroush Datta, Vedant Sharma, Naman Mishra

In Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan plays Gulshan Arora, a short-tempered basketball coach who faces community service after crashing into trouble with drunk driving. The court orders him to coach a group of kids with intellectual disabilities, a responsibility he dislikes at first. But as he spends time with the team, he forms real bonds, and the experience transforms his attitude and outlook. The story powerfully explores growth, empathy, and how people change when they truly connect.

Thammudu: Nithiin Leads a Powerful Sibling Tale

Platform: Netflix
Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada
Genre: Action, Family Drama
Cast: Nithiin, Swaika Vijay, Saurabh Sachdeva, Varsha Bollamma

Director Venu Sriram brings Thammudu, where Nithiin plays Jai — a dedicated sportsman with a painful past. When he finally reunites with his long-lost sister, he discovers that she lives under threat. Jai steps in to protect her and stand by her through the danger. The film highlights intense sibling love, loyalty, and emotional strength, wrapped in gripping action and touching drama.

3BHK: A Middle-Class Dream Comes Alive

Platform: Amazon Prime Video (Telugu version)
Language: Telugu
Genre: Family Drama
Cast: Siddharth, R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, Meetha Raghunath

3BHK, inspired by Aravindh Sachidanandam’s short story 3BHK Veedu, follows a Chennai family struggling to buy their dream home. Vasudevan and his wife Shanthi work hard and sacrifice endlessly while moving between rented houses. The family fights through rising costs and limited income to stay united. Director Sri Ganesh captures the emotional layers of middle-class ambition, family love, and hope with sincerity and warmth.

Jinn – The Pet: A Horror Comedy That Surprises

Platform: SunNXT
Language: Tamil
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Cast: Mugen Rao, Bhavya Trikha, Bala Saravanan

Director TR Bala brings a quirky horror-comedy in Jinn – The Pet. A mysterious pet enters the lives of unsuspecting owners and triggers chaos instead of comfort. The characters scramble to handle the strange events that follow. With humor and spooky moments, this film offers a fun ride for those who enjoy light horror with laughter.

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