This week’s streaming offerings are sure to excite viewers with a range of new post-theatrical releases. Among the highlights are Rajkummar Rao’s sports-focused film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Manoj Bajpayee’s gripping revenge thriller Bhaiyya Ji, and Divya Khosla’s intense jailbreak story, Savi – A Bloody Housewife. Additionally, Vikram Bhatt’s horror film A Bloody Ishq makes its debut on Hotstar as the primary Indian original release. On the international front, fans can look forward to the much-anticipated eighth season of Elite, which continues to unravel the hidden secrets of Madrid’s prestigious private school, Las Encinas. Other noteworthy titles include The Decameron on Netflix, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on Prime Video, and Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 14 on JioCinema.
Top OTT Releases This Week (July 22 – July 28)
With streaming platforms introducing new titles at an unprecedented pace, we’ve curated a list of the standout releases coming out this week.
Bloody Ishq
Release Date: July 26, 2024
Where to Stream: Hotstar
Cast: Vardhaan Puri, Avika Gor, Jeniffer Piccinato, Shyam Kishore, Manmeet Singh Sawhney
Avika Gor stars as Neha, a young woman grappling with memory loss following a traumatic accident. Seeking solace on a secluded Scottish island retreat with her husband, she attempts to piece together her disrupted memories. However, their tranquil getaway quickly becomes a chilling nightmare as she encounters a series of unsettling supernatural events. As Neha struggles with her amnesia and the alarming mysteries surrounding her, she races against time to uncover the truth before it eludes her completely.
Savi – A Bloody Housewife
Premiere Date: July 26, 2024
Where: Netflix
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Divya Khosla, Harshvardhan Rane, Raageshwari Loomba, Mairaj Kakkar, Himanshi Choudhary, Luke Woolger, M. K. Raina, Ravi Multani, Hadelin de Ponteves, Jacob Medows, Jane Horn
In this thrilling narrative, Divya Khosla portrays a seemingly ordinary housewife embroiled in an elaborate jailbreak scheme aimed at freeing her husband from a high-security prison in England. This film serves as an official adaptation of the 2008 French film Pour Elle and draws inspiration from the Indian mythological tale of Sati and Satyavan, in which a princess confronts death itself to revive her partner.
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
Premiere Date: July 26, 2024
Where To Stream: Netflix
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, Kumud Mishra, Rajesh Sharma, Purnendu Bhattacharya, Zarina Wahab, Arpan Das, Himanshu Jaykar
The film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi follows an arranged couple, Mahendra (Rajkummar Rao) and Mahima (Janhvi Kapoor), both nicknamed Mahi. Mahendra, a former cricketer whose aspirations never materialized, discovers Mahima’s extraordinary talent for the sport. He decides to coach her in an attempt to live vicariously through her newfound success. The story delves into the complexities of their relationship as they navigate jealousy and support amidst Mahima’s triumphs.
Bhaiyya Ji
Premiere Date: July 26, 2024
Where to Stream: Zee5
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Suvinder Vicky, Zoya Hussain, Vipin Sharma, Jatin Goswami
In this intense revenge drama, retired crime lord Bhaiyya Ji (Manoj Bajpayee) embarks on a ruthless quest for vengeance after a minor dispute results in the death of his younger brother. Consumed by rage, he targets the formidable goon Gujjar, whom he blames for the senseless loss. The film promises an adrenaline-fueled experience as Bhaiyya Ji’s relentless pursuit disrupts the entire criminal underworld, altering the existing power dynamics.
Elite Season 8
Release Date: July 26
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Cast: Omar Ayuso, Mina El Hammani, Valentina Zenere, André Lamoglia, Carmen Arrufat, Ander Puig, Al Saidi Nadia, Fernando Lindez, Mirela Balic, Gleb Abrosimov, Iván Mendes, Maribel Verdú
The eighth and final season of the acclaimed Spanish drama Elite sees the story come full circle within the opulent walls of Las Encinas High School. As the institution opens its doors for the last time, fresh secrets and intensified rivalries emerge. Previously, the new leaders of the alumni association faced scrutiny for their controversial decisions, setting off a chain of chaos. This season, Omar and Nadia work together to unravel these secrets and seek justice, culminating in a dramatic conclusion.
List of Other OTT Releases This Week
In addition to the highlighted titles, there are several other OTT releases available this week across various platforms. For a complete overview, be sure to check our entertainment hub.
