OTT releases of the week [August 18-August 24]: Maa, Bigg Boss 19 and more
We are back with another week's OTT release, and if you are wondering what to watch this weekend, then here's everything you can select from.
New Delhi: Want to plan something for the weekend, but have no idea what to do. No worries, we have got you an idea. Why not watch a movie on OTT from your own comfort space? There are various films that are going to be released this week. And we have brought this list to let you know about these releases os that you can plan what to watch when. So let's have a look at these most amazing films, Web Series, TV shows, and much more.
OTT releases of the week
These OTT releases will amaze you and make you think about things in a way that you must not have thought about earlier.
1. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
OTT release date: August 19
Where to watch: Prime VideoApple TV
About the movie: It is directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The film features Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. Its storyline is about Ethan Hunt and the IMF team beating the clock to find a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind.
2. Maa
OTT release date: August 22
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: It is directed by Vishal Furia. The film features Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indranil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma in the lead roles. Its storyline is about a village named Chandarpur, where female newborns are killed with the belief that it will help them get off a curse. Watch it today to get more information.
3. Bigg Boss 19
OTT release date: August 24
Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
About the show: The show is up with a backdrop of parliament and is being named as Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar. The host is, as usual, Salman Khan. The tentative contestants of the show are as follows: Gurucharan Singh, Sailesh Lodha, Gautami Kapoor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Gaurav Taneja, Mr Faisu, Dhanashree Verma, Apoorva Mukhija, Payal Dhare, and Mickey Makeover.Jennifer Mistry Bansiwala.
4. Elio
OTT release date: August 19
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
About the film: The storyline is about an 11-year-old Elio Solis who is accidentally beamed into space. He is mistaken for an ambassador of the Galactic Council. The film is directed by Madeline Sharafian and stars Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, and Shirley Henderson, among others.
5. Fisk season 3
OTT release date: August 20
Where to watch: Netflix
About the series: The series stars Julia Zemiro, Marty Sheargold, Aaron Chen, John Gaden, and Glenn Butcher. It is directed by Flanagan and Tom Peterson. This is definitely something that you cannot miss watching.
6. The Map that Leads to You
OTT release date: August 20
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
About the Film: The film stars Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson, Orlando Norman, and Josh Lucas. Its storyline is about a college graduate who went to Europe on a trip with friends, where she meets a spontaneous traveller. It goes on an emotional journey later, which just started as a small meetup.
7. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
OTT release date: August 23
Where to watch: Netflix
About the series: directed by Jang Tae-yoo and stars Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na na and Choi Gwi-hwa. Its storyline is about a young Spanish chef. Who dreams of becoming a big chef working in a five-star restaurant and then falls in love with a girl named Hanna.
8. Peacemaker season 2
OTT release date: August 22
Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
About the series: It stars Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodríguez, Tim Meadows, and Michael Rooker. This is another must-watch series that is definitely not to be missed.
9. Invasion season 3
OTT release date: August 22
Where to watch: Apple TV
About the series: The series stars Golshifteh Farahani, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Shioli Kutsuna, Enver Gjokaj, Shane Zaza, and Erika Alexander. The storyline is about Earth being visited by an alien species that threatens human existence.
10. Hot Milk
OTT release date: August 22
Where to watch: MUBI
About the series: It is directed by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. The storyline of the movie shows a daughter and her mother who, due to a strange illness, travel to the Spanish coast with her daughter. Where the daughter falls for a free-spirited stranger named Ingrid.
So these are some of the best OTT releases that you should not miss watching. There are some other releases also, such as Eenie Meanie, Aema, Road to a Million, season 2, Road to a Million season 2, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, and Shodha, among others.