The third week of July is one of the busiest of the month for streaming fans. OTT releases this week cover almost every genre and language — a beloved romance saga getting its final chapter, a Rs 100 crore Telugu blockbuster arriving on digital, a Will Ferrell comedy about an ageing golfer, a Colleen Hoover adaptation, Margot Robbie in a literary classic, Leatherface returning to terrify horror fans, and fresh regional premieres in Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Netflix leads the week with four big premieres, while JioHotstar has the most anticipated South Indian release of the month along with a stacked Hollywood slate. ZEE5, Prime Video, Amazon MX Player, Apple TV+, Lionsgate Play, Sun NXT, ETV Win and ManoramaMAX complete the lineup. Here is everything releasing this week, platform by platform, with dates, cast details and languages.
OTT Releases This Week on Netflix
Heartstopper Forever – July 17
The biggest global release of the week. Heartstopper Forever arrives as a Netflix exclusive on July 17, bringing Nick and Charlie’s story to its much-awaited conclusion. Based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels, the series has built one of the most loyal fanbases on the platform since its first season in 2022, and the finale is expected to dominate Netflix’s global charts through the weekend. For fans of the show, this is the release the entire year has been building towards — and going by how previous seasons trended in India, this one will be all over social media by Friday night.
The Hawk – July 16
Will Ferrell returns to comedy in familiar sports territory. In The Hawk, streaming from July 16, Ferrell plays Lonnie Hawkins — an ageing professional golfer known as “The Hawk” — who sets out to revive his fading career and complete golf’s Grand Slam. Anyone who enjoyed Ferrell’s earlier sports comedies will know exactly what to expect: an underdog story played completely straight, which is where his humour works best. The series format also gives the joke more room to breathe than a two-hour film would.
The East Palace – July 17
Korean content continues to be a major draw for Indian audiences, and The East Palace is this week’s big K-drama premiere. The fantasy thriller stars Nam Joo-hyuk (Twenty-Five Twenty-One) and Roh Yoon-seo and starts streaming on July 17. With its mix of fantasy, suspense and two of Korea’s most bankable young stars, it is well placed to become the weekend’s most-discussed new show among K-drama fans in India.
Desire – July 17
Also premiering on July 17 is Desire, starring Ludwika Paleta and José María Yazpik. The film is a family drama that takes a dangerous emotional turn, adding an international flavour to Netflix’s packed Friday slate.
OTT Releases This Week on JioHotstar
Maa Inti Bangaaram – July 17
The most awaited Indian OTT release of the week. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s action drama Maa Inti Bangaaram starts streaming on JioHotstar from July 17, exactly a month after its theatrical release on June 16. The film was a major box office success, collecting more than Rs 100 crore worldwide — a milestone for Samantha both as an actress and as a producer, and one of the biggest female-led Telugu hits in recent years. The film balances emotion, action and family drama, and its digital premiere gives everyone who missed it in theatres a chance to catch up. Expect this one to sit on top of JioHotstar’s trending list within days of release.
Reminders of Him – July 14
Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel comes to screen. Reminders of Him, streaming since July 14 in English and Hindi, is an emotional romantic drama about a young mother rebuilding her life, exploring love, redemption and second chances. Hoover has a massive reader base in India — her books have dominated Indian bestseller lists for years — so this adaptation arrives with a ready-made audience.
Wuthering Heights – July 13
Already streaming since July 13 via the HBO Max hub on JioHotstar, this new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff. Set against the haunting Yorkshire moors, the film retells the tragic love story consumed by obsession, revenge and heartbreak. It is available in English and Hindi audio, and the star pairing alone makes it one of the week’s most searched Hollywood titles in India.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – July 16
The comedy-horror sequel arrives on July 16, with Samara Weaving reprising her fan-favourite role alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood. The 2019 original became a cult hit for its mix of horror and dark comedy, and the sequel promises more of the same chaotic energy — a solid pick for a weekend night watch.
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic – July 14
For cinema lovers, this making-of documentary on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is streaming on the Peacock hub from July 14. It goes behind the scenes of one of the year’s biggest cinematic spectacles — worth a watch before or after seeing the film itself.
Related Trending Article: The Odyssey Cast Salary and Movie Budget
Test Subject V – July 18
Rounding out JioHotstar’s Hollywood week is Test Subject V, a sci-fi thriller premiering July 18, in which a mysterious experiment threatens to change humanity.
OTT Releases This Week on ZEE5
Transfer Trimurthulu – July 17
ZEE5’s big Telugu addition this week is Transfer Trimurthulu, starring Vadde Naveen and Raashi Singh. The family entertainer follows an honest police officer navigating constant transfers while trying to balance his family life. The film marks Vadde Naveen’s return to Telugu cinema after a long gap, and while it received a limited response in theatres, OTT often gives such films a second life. It premieres on July 17.
The Devil – This Week
Kannada superstar Darshan’s action thriller The Devil is making its digital premiere on ZEE5 this week following its theatrical run. Directed by Prakash Veer, the film gives Darshan’s massive fanbase — one of the most dedicated in Kannada cinema — the chance to catch the actioner at home. The exact streaming date is expected to be announced by ZEE5 shortly.
Veerabhadruni Rahasyam – Streaming Now
The Telugu mystery drama series continues on ZEE5 Telugu, with new episodes streaming through the week. The show centres on hidden secrets and slow-burn revelations, and has been building a steady audience since its premiere.
OTT Releases This Week on Amazon Prime Video and MX Player
Raktanchal Season 3 – MX Player, July 16
The gritty crime saga returns. Raktanchal Season 3 streams free on Amazon MX Player from July 16 (also available through Prime Video Channels) and goes back to the dark world of gang wars and politics, based on real-life events from Uttar Pradesh in the 1980s. The series has a strong following among fans of raw Hindi crime dramas, and with the first two seasons among MX Player’s most-watched originals, the new season is easily the week’s most notable free release.
Related Article: Raktanchal Season 4 Release Date
Ride or Die – Prime Video, July 15
Prime Video’s fresh addition is Ride or Die, an English action web series that joined the platform on July 15 — a straightforward pick for action fans looking for something new midweek.
Murder 101 – Prime Video
Already streaming since July 13, Murder 101 is a three-part true crime documentary about America’s infamous Redhead Murders case. True crime remains one of the most-watched genres on streaming, and this one has been drawing steady attention since release.
OTT Releases This Week on Apple TV+ and Lionsgate Play
Lucky – Apple TV+, July 15
Apple TV+’s new original drama Lucky premiered on July 15, adding to the platform’s growing slate of prestige originals.
Desert Warrior – Lionsgate Play, July 17
Anthony Mackie and Ben Kingsley star in this historical action epic, streaming on Lionsgate Play from July 17. The film follows a warrior hunted across an empire after helping a fugitive princess — big-scale, old-school action filmmaking for viewers who miss that genre on the big screen.
Texas Chainsaw – Lionsgate Play, July 18
Leatherface returns. The horror franchise’s latest chapter arrives on Lionsgate Play on July 18, just in time for a weekend scare session. For horror fans, this and Ready or Not 2 make it a genuinely good week.
Regional OTT Releases This Week: Sun NXT, ETV Win and ManoramaMAX
Kamal Sridevi – Sun NXT, July 17
The Kannada drama Kamal Sridevi premieres on Sun NXT on July 17, adding to the platform’s steady stream of South Indian releases.
Madhuraapuri Sadana – ETV Win, July 16
ETV Win’s latest Telugu drama premiered exclusively on July 16, continuing the platform’s push into original Telugu content.
Anaganaga O Sukruvaram – ETV Win, July 19
A second Telugu release lands on ETV Win this Sunday, July 19 — a drama that closes out the week’s regional slate.
Chithini – ManoramaMAX, July 17
Malayalam viewers get Chithini on ManoramaMAX from July 17, joining the platform’s July lineup.
Quick List: All OTT Releases This Week With Dates
| Movie / Web Series | OTT Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Heartstopper Forever | Netflix | July 17 |
| The Hawk | Netflix | July 16 |
| The East Palace | Netflix | July 17 |
| Desire | Netflix | July 17 |
| Maa Inti Bangaaram | JioHotstar | July 17 |
| Reminders of Him | JioHotstar | July 14 |
| Wuthering Heights | JioHotstar (HBO Max hub) | July 13 |
| Ready or Not 2: Here I Come | JioHotstar | July 16 |
| The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic | JioHotstar (Peacock hub) | July 14 |
| Test Subject V | JioHotstar | July 18 |
| Transfer Trimurthulu | ZEE5 | July 17 |
| The Devil | ZEE5 | This week (date awaited) |
| Veerabhadruni Rahasyam | ZEE5 Telugu | Streaming now |
| Ride or Die | Prime Video | July 15 |
| Murder 101 | Prime Video | Streaming now |
| Raktanchal Season 3 | Amazon MX Player (Free) | July 16 |
| Lucky | Apple TV+ | July 15 |
| Desert Warrior | Lionsgate Play | July 17 |
| Texas Chainsaw | Lionsgate Play | July 18 |
| Kamal Sridevi | Sun NXT | July 17 |
| Madhuraapuri Sadana | ETV Win | July 16 |
| Anaganaga O Sukruvaram | ETV Win | July 19 |
| Chithini | ManoramaMAX | July 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest OTT releases this week?
Heartstopper Forever on Netflix and Maa Inti Bangaaram on JioHotstar are the two biggest releases this week, both premiering on July 17. The Hawk starring Will Ferrell, Reminders of Him, Wuthering Heights and Raktanchal Season 3 are also among the major highlights.
When is Maa Inti Bangaaram releasing on OTT?
Maa Inti Bangaaram starts streaming on JioHotstar from July 17, 2026. The Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer collected over Rs 100 crore worldwide during its theatrical run after releasing in cinemas on June 16.
Where can I watch Wuthering Heights in India?
Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is streaming on JioHotstar via the HBO Max hub from July 13, with English and Hindi audio options.
Which new Korean drama is releasing this week?
The East Palace, a fantasy thriller starring Nam Joo-hyuk and Roh Yoon-seo, premieres on Netflix on July 17.
What is releasing on smaller OTT platforms this week?
Lionsgate Play brings Desert Warrior (July 17) and Texas Chainsaw (July 18), Apple TV+ has Lucky (July 15), Sun NXT gets Kamal Sridevi (July 17), ETV Win premieres Madhuraapuri Sadana (July 16) and Anaganaga O Sukruvaram (July 19), and ManoramaMAX adds the Malayalam film Chithini (July 17).
Is Raktanchal Season 3 free to watch?
Yes, Raktanchal Season 3 streams free on Amazon MX Player from July 16. It is also available through Prime Video Channels for Prime subscribers.
Which OTT Release Should You Watch First This Week?
This week’s OTT lineup has genuine variety — a farewell to one of Netflix’s most loved series, a Telugu blockbuster making its digital debut, a Colleen Hoover romance, Margot Robbie in a literary classic, Leatherface’s return, and regional premieres across four languages. Between Heartstopper Forever, Maa Inti Bangaaram, Desert Warrior and Raktanchal Season 3, the weekend watchlist fills itself — no matter which platform’s subscription is active.
Note: Release dates and platform availability are based on official announcements and may change as per platform updates.