This week’s OTT releases: Call Me Bae, Tanaav season 2, Kill and more

This week’s OTT releases are packed with suspense! Nicole Kidman’s The Perfect Couple sees a mysterious body being discovered at a beach wedding, Lakshya’s The Kill depicts a kidnapping on a train, Apple TV’s Suspicious Fire in London, Sony Liv’s Tanav follows a counter-terrorism operation in season 2, and Prime Video’s Call Me Bae stars Ananya Panday as an elite socialite looking to start over. While these titles are expected to grab attention, for a complete rundown of OTT releases at the end, don’t miss our comprehensive list featuring intriguing documentaries and regional reality shows.

This Week’s Top OTT Releases (August 2 – August 8)

As we said, here are the biggest news in entertainment making its streaming debut this week.

Call me Bay

Release date: September 6th
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Where to watch: Prime Video
cast: Ananya PandayGurfateh Pirzada, Vihaan Samat, Varun Sood, Vir Das, Lisa Mishra, Niharika Laila Dutt, Muskaan Jaferi, Mini Mathur, Shiv Masand, Akashdeep Arora, Anmol Oberoi, Naman Arora, Shiv Masand, Sahil Shroff

Ananya Panday plays Bella “Bay” Choudhary, a high society South Delhi heiress who loses everything after a scandal. Forced to trade her lavish life for the streets of Mumbai, Bay embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting stereotypes and personal challenges along the way. Pop culture references and luxury brand names abound every 10 minutes.

Tanav Season 2

Release date: September 6th
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Where to watch: SonyLiv
Cast: Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Shashank Arora, Arslan Goni, Satideep Misra, Amit Gaur, Gaurav Arora

SonyLiv’s Tanaav revolves around a retired officer named Kabir (Manav Vij) in a counter-terrorism operation in Kashmir. While the previous installment saw Kabir battling dangerous terrorists, this time the threat re-emerges in the form of a new, better educated ISIS-trained fighter, reigniting the flames of revenge against the Special Task Force (STG). The show is an adaptation of the Israeli series Fauda and stars many Kashmiri actors, including Ekta Kaul.

kill

Release date: September 6th
Genre: Action, Thriller
Where to watch: Hotstar
Cast: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Abhishek Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi, Adriya Sinha, Harsh Chhaya, Parth Tiwari, Kashyap Kapoor, Sahil Gangurde, Priyam Gupta, Vivek Kashyap, Ahmad Raza Khan, Kalib Logan

Kill follows NSG commando Amrit Rathod (Raksha) as he embarks on a dangerous journey to thwart his girlfriend’s forced marriage. When a gang of ruthless bandits attacks a train, Amrit has to use his fighting skills to protect the passengers and fight for his survival. Kill opened to positive reviews in theatres and was highly praised for its high-octane action scenes. The film is based on director Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt’s real-life experience of a 1995 train robbery.

Slow Horse Season 4

Release date: September 4th
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Available on: September 4th
Starring: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rosalind Eleazar, Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chan, Amy Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Werthner, Barry Gill

Slow Horses is a critically acclaimed British spy thriller that follows a team of flawed British operatives who are exiled to a stodgy department within MI5. This time, a bomb attack in central London forces the agents to reunite and uncover the hidden truth. The drama is an adaptation of Mick Herron’s 2017 book Spook Street.

The perfect couple

Release date: September 5th
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
How to watch: Netflix
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Faye, Ishaan Khatter, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin, Isabelle Adjani, Michael Beach, Nick Searcy, Irina Dubova, Stuart Whalen

Amelia Sachs (Eve Hewson) is all set to marry into Nantucket’s wealthiest family. Her future mother-in-law, famous author Greer Garrison Winberry, is planning the most lavish wedding ever, despite her intense dislike of Sachs. When a body washes up on the shore, events take an unexpected turn, setting off a labyrinth of hidden secrets that makes everyone a suspect, including family and guests. The thriller is based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2018 bestselling novel of the same name. Indian actor Ishaan Khattar (A Suitable Boy) plays the groom’s best friend.

Other OTT releases this week

Looking for shows and movies that cater to your niche interests? From a peek into the luxury real estate market in Los Angeles to Lego versions of your favorite Pixar characters, we’ve got lists of all the new releases on the major streaming platforms. Keep an eye on our entertainment hub for upcoming releases and don’t forget to update your watchlist!