Exciting New Shows Dropping on Streaming This Week!

This week promises a packed lineup of original content across various streaming platforms. Netflix features the crime thriller “Phir Aayi Haseen Dillrubba,” a highly anticipated sequel to “Haseen Dillruba,” which delves into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship intertwined with infidelity and murder. Additionally, viewers can catch the final season of “The Umbrella Academy,” a globally beloved science fiction series on the same platform. Over on Hotstar, audiences can enjoy the comedy “Life Hill Gayi,” which follows a brother-sister duo striving to revive their family hotel in order to inherit their ancestral property. Zee5 presents a captivating fantasy thriller involving three police officers from different eras who unite to unravel cold cases. Also noteworthy is the Malayalam hit “Turbo,” which is making its post-theatrical debut on SonyLiv.

Top OTT Releases This Week (August 5 – August 11)

Here’s a rundown of this week’s top binge-worthy releases available for streaming!

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Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba

Release Date: August 9

Genre: Romance, Thriller, Crime

Where to Watch: Netflix

Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Jimmy Shergill, Sunny Kaushal, Vivek Jha

Following the events of its predecessor, “Haseen Dillruba,” Rani and Rishu (now Ravi Varma) have relocated to Agra, aiming for a fresh start and planning an overseas move. However, their challenges persist as they navigate the dangers of evading law enforcement while attempting to keep their relationship hidden. Compounding their troubles, severe flooding and a surprising crocodile infestation in the Yamuna River complicate their efforts to remain under the radar. To make matters worse, an unforeseen romantic twist sends their plans into turmoil. With the authorities closing in and trust dwindling, can they once again evade capture?

Gyaarah Gyaarah

Release Date: August 9

Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Where to Watch: Zee5

Cast: Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa, Raghav Juyal, Gautami Kapoor, Harsh Chhaya, Aakash Dixit, Vivek Zamana, Vidushi Manaduli

This series brings together three police officers operating in distinct timelines—1990, 2001, and 2016—as they join forces to solve a string of cold cases long forgotten. Their method of communication? A mysterious walkie-talkie that connects their disparate worlds. As they pursue justice, buried truths resurface, revealing shocking connections. The project boasts Academy Award winner Guneet Monga as one of the producers, marking her collaboration with Karan Johar, and is directed by Umesh Bist, known for “Pagglait.”

Life Hill Gayi

Release Date: August 9

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Where to Watch: Hotstar

Cast: Divyenndu Sharma, Kusha Kapila, Mukti Mohan, Vinay Pathak, Kabir Bedi

In a return to the screen, Divyenndu Sharma teams up with influencer-turned-actor Kusha Kapila in this comedy-drama. The siblings in the story must prove their merit to inherit their grandfather’s estate, with the caveat that they must restore the dilapidated Good Morning Woods Villa hotel to claim it. Hilarity ensues as they navigate their restoration efforts amid a series of comedic predicaments.

Turbo

Release Date: August 9

Genre: Action, Comedy

Where to Watch: SonyLiv

Cast: Mammootty, Anjana Jayaprakash, Raj B. Shetty, Shabareesh Varma, Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Niranjana Anoop, Bindu Panicker, Roshan Chandra, Adarsh Sukumaran

Starring the famed Mammootty, “Turbo” follows the adventurous Turbo Jose, a rugged Jeep driver thrust into conflict after a friend is attacked by gangsters. As he navigates a treacherous path filled with romance, loyalty, and betrayal, the film delivers high-octane action and intrigue. “Turbo” has garnered massive box-office success and is notable for being the first Indian film dubbed in Arabic.

The Umbrella Academy Season 4

Release Date: August 8

Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure

Where to Watch: Netflix

Cast: Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Colm Feore, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, David Cross

The final season picks up after a dramatic cliffhanger, where the Hargreeves siblings confront new challenges after losing their superpowers. Now more ordinary than extraordinary, they face a new threat from an enigmatic organization known as The Keeper. Can the Umbrella Academy manage to safeguard themselves and the world?

List of Other OTT Releases This Week

While the aforementioned titles highlight some of the significant offerings this week, they are not the only ones available. Below is a detailed list of new releases on major streaming platforms. For additional upcoming content, visit our Entertainment Hub.