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OTT Releases This Week: Kalki 2898 AD, Raayan, Angry Young Men, Follow Kar Lo Yar and More

OTT Releases This Week: Kalki 2898 AD, Raayan, Angry Young Men, Follow Kar Lo Yar and More

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Written by Vaibhavi Mishra, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 22 August 2024 18:10 IST

OTT Releases This Week: Kalki 2898 AD, Raayan, Angry Young Men, Follow Kar Lo Yar and More

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Kalki 2898 AD is the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, as of august

Highlights

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This week brings a delightful treat for those who love and follow Indian cinema, with some of the biggest titles making their digital debut. The first one is Kalki 2898 AD, the most expensive Indian film to date. In this post-apocalyptic world, we meet bounty hunters, flying cars, fancy battleships, and more. The second is Dhanush's revenge saga, Raayan, in which we see him trying to avenge the murder of his loved ones.

Among the originals is a delicious docu-series called Angry Young Men on Prime Video. It takes us back to the 1970s when the powerful duo of Javed Akhtar and Javed Ali ruled the Hindi film industry. On the same platform, we also have an unscripted docu-series exploring the unseen side of controversial internet star Uorfi Javed.

On the international front, Apple TV's Pachinko Season 2 and Netflix's K-drama The Frog steal the limelight. While the former takes us back in history as it explores the four generations of an immigrant Korean family in Japan from 1915 onwards, the latter promises a bled of chills, suspense, and eeriness in a peaceful countryside motel.

Top OTT Releases This Week (August 19 to August 25)

With that, here are the top binge-worthy OTT releases of the week, which you can stream this long weekend! Don't forget to scroll below for the complete list of releases this week from major platforms.

Kalki 2898 AD

Release Date: August 22, 2024

Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure

Where to Watch: Netflix

Cast: Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Kamal Haasan

Kalki is set in the post-apocalyptic world of 2898 AD, where Yaskin, a tyrannical god-king, rules and runs a mysterious Project K. Meanwhile, humanity is awaiting the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu's 10th avatar, Kalki, to restore order in this unjust world.

The prophesied child is destined to be protected by Ashwathama, the cursed immortal warrior who has been alive since the Mahabharata war. Kalki is the most expensive Indian film to date. It features high-octane battle sequences, speaking robots, flying cars, and more. As the first instalment in the planned Kalki cinematic universe trilogy, the film is still being shown in theatres across several regions.

Raayan

Release Date: August 23, 2024

Genre: Action, Drama

Where to Watch: Prime Video

Cast: Dhanush, S. J. Suryah, Prakash Raj, Selvaraghavan, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Dushara Vijayan, Aparna Balamurali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Saravanan

Raayan is the story of Kathavaraayan, a humble man whose life is turned upside down after his family is brutally killed. Fuelled by grief and anger, the vengeful man embarks on a dangerous journey to avenge their tragic murders.

As his plans unfold, Kathavaraayan finds himself in the dark underbelly of the criminal world, where he must confront formidable adversaries and make difficult choices that test his resolve and humanity. Directed by and starring Dhanush, this gripping film is a thrilling exploration of one man's quest for justice and redemption.

Follow Kar Lo Yaar

Release Date: August 23, 2024

Genre: Reality TV, Documentary, Unscripted

Where to Watch: Prime Video

Cast: Uorfi Javed

From a controversial blade outfit to one made entirely of wires, social media personality Uorfi Javed has long been a headliner for her bold and quirky fashion choices. In this nine-part unscripted docu-series, Javed attempts to tweak her public image with the help of a talent agency. As the internet celebrity pours out her heart, a piping hot slice of Javed's daily life, personal struggles, internal monologues, personal struggles, career milestones, complex family dynamics and more are served.

Angry Young Men

Release Date: August 20, 2024

Genre: Documentary

Where to Watch: Prime Video

Cast: Arjun Panchal, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar

Angry Young Men is a heartwarming ode to Javed-Ali, the iconic screenwriting duo who changed the face of Hindi cinema in the 1970s with their rich writing and bold voices. The duo penned down around 24 films, including blockbusters like Sholay, Zanjeer, and Deewaar.

The three part-docuseries explores their extraordinary collaboration and the eventual split-up through archival records, unseen footage, as well as candid interviews with their families, friends, and Bollywood veterans such as Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, Yash, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Salman Khan, Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, Arbaaz Khan, Honey Irani, Helen and Shabana Azmi. The series also captures Akhtar and Ali's nostalgia as they give a first-hand account of their fascinating journey.

Pachinko Season 2

Release Date: August 23, 2024

Genre: History, Drama

Where to Watch: Apple TV+

Cast: Lee Min-ho, Soji Arai, Jin Ha, Minha Kim, Youn Yuh-jung, Choi Joon-Young, Steve Sang-Hyun Noh, Jung Eun-chae, Yoriko Haraguchi

Pachinko follows the story of four generations of an immigrant Korean family in Japan, starting from 1915 to 1989, and the various atrocities they face. This season, we are introduced to Sunja's pain in Osaka in 1945, during World War II, when protecting loved ones seemed impossible. Parallely, we witness the arc of Sunja's grandson Solomon in Tokyo in 1989, in which he is facing acute business challenges as a result of his past mistakes. The critically acclaimed series is the adaptation of the Korean-American author and journalist Min Jin Lee's 2017 novel of the same name.

The Frog

Release Date: August 23, 2024

Genre: Suspense, Thriller

Where to Watch: Netflix

Cast: Yoon Kyesang, Go Min-si, Lee Jeong-eun, Kim Yoon-seok, Park Ji-hwan

Sang-jun runs a relaxing motel in a tranquil forest in the countryside, where he is content with the small yet fulfilling joys of a slow life. His seemingly perfect life comes to a scary halt when a mysterious guest decides to stay for the summer. As disturbing incidents become shockingly frequent and an investigation begins, more sinister conspiracies might unfold. Kim Yoon Seok, Yoon Kye Sang, Ko Min Si, and Lee Jung Eun play prominent roles in the series.

List of Other OTT Releases This Week

While the aforementioned films and movies are some of the biggest releases this week, they aren't the only ones. Here is a comprehensive list of new releases from major streaming platforms. You can also watch for upcoming releases on our Entertainment Hub.

Movie/Series	Platform	Language	Genre	OTT Release Date
CoComelon Lane	Netflix	English	Kids	August 19
Untold: The Murder of Air McNair	Netflix	English	Documentary	August 19
Terror Tuesday: Extreme	Netflix	Thai	Horror, Thriller	20-Aug-24
Langston Kerman: Bad Poetry	Netflix	English	Comedy	20-Aug-24
Grrr	Disney+ Hotstar	Malayalam	Comedy, Drama	20-Aug-24
Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War	Netflix	English	Documentary	21-Aug-24
The Accident	Netflix	Spanish	Drama, Thriller	21-Aug-24
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE	Netflix	English	Documentary, Music	21-Aug-24
Nice Girls	Netflix	French	Mystery, Action	21-Aug-24
Back to 15	Netflix	Portuguese	Comedy, Drama	21-Aug-24
GG Precinct	Netflix	Mandarin	Mystery, Action, Crime	22-Aug-24
Secret Lives of Orangutans	Netflix	English	Documentary, Nature	22-Aug-24
That '90s Show Season 3	Netflix	English	Drama	22-Aug-24
Mermaid Magic	Netflix	English	Fantasy, Kids	22-Aug-24
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie	Netflix	Japanese	Animation, Romance	22-Aug-24
In the Land of Saints and Sinners	Lionsgate Play	English	Action, Crime, Thriller	23-Aug-24
Drive- Away Dolls	JioCinema	English	Action, Comdey, Thriller	23-Aug-24
Tikdam	JioCinema	Hindi	Drama	23-Aug-24
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat	Disney+ Hotstar	English	Comedy, Drama	23-Aug-24
Incoming	Netflix	English	Comedy	23-Aug-24
Faterh Stu	Netflix	English	Drama	23-Aug-24

The Frog

Release Date 23 August 2024
Genre Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cast
Yoon Kyesang, Go Min-si, Lee Jeong-eun, Kim Yoon-seok, Park Ji-hwan, Park Chan-yeol, Roh Yoon-seo
Director
Mo Wan-il

Angry Young Men

Release Date 20 August 2024
Genre Drama
Cast
Arjun Panchal, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar
Director
Namrata Rao
Producer
Angad Dev Singh

Kalki 2898 AD

Release Date 27 June 2024
Language Telugu, Hindi
Genre Adventure, Sci-Fi
Cast
Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Kamal Haasan
Director
Nag Ashwin
Producer
C. Aswani Dutt, Swapna Dutt, Priyanka Dutt

Follow Kar Lo Yaar

Release Date 23 August 2024
Genre Reality, Talk Show
Cast
Urfi Javed, Uruusa, Asfi Javed, Dolly Javed, Sameer Aslam, Zakia Sultana, Sahel Habib Khan, Ruslaan Zala, Aakanksha Gupta, Varkha Chulani
Director
Sandeep Kukreja
Producer
Meghana Badola, Smital Shintre

Pachinko Season 2

Release Date 23 August 2024
Genre Drama
Cast
Choi Joon-Young, Lee Min-ho, Jin Ha, Minha Kim, Youn Yuh-jung, Soji Arai, Choi Joon-Young, Jung Eun-chae, Park Hye-jin
Director
Leanne Welham
Producer
Leanne Welham, Theresa Kang, Michael Ellenberg, Soo Hugh, Kogonada, Ethan Kuperberg, Lindsey Springer

Raayan

Release Date 26 July 2024
Language Tamil
Genre Action, Drama
Cast
Dhanush, S. J. Suryah, Prakash Raj, Selvaraghavan, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Dushara Vijayan, Aparna Balamurali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Saravanan
Director
Dhanush
Producer
Kalanithi Maran

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