Abishek Balaji
Indian 2 (Tamil) - August 9 - Netflix
In this sequel to the 1996 vigilante thriller Indian, Kamal Haasan returns as freedom fighter Senapathy. The film is directed by Shankar and has music by Anirudh. It has an ensemble cast that includes Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Bobby Simha, Vivek, SJ Suryah, Samuthirakani, and Nedumudi Venu.
Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba (Hindi) - August 9 - Netflix
Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is the sequel to the 2021 pulpy romantic thriller Hasseen Dillruba, which starred Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey. It sees the addition of Sunny Kaushal and Jimmy Shergill to the cast. The film is directed by Jayprad Desai and written by Kanika Dhillon.
The Umbrella Academy: Season 4 (English) - August 8 - Netflix
The fourth and final season of the popular superhero dramedy series The Umbrella Academy has six episodes. The series follows a dysfunctional family of superheroes who come together to solve the mystery of their father’s death.
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (English) - August 8 - JioCinema
One of the most expensive Chinese productions ever, Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms is the first film in the Creation of the Gods trilogy, adapted from the 16th-century fantasy novel Investiture of the Gods. It is an eastern high fantasy epic that recreates the prolonged mythical wars between humans, immortals, and monsters.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (English) - August 8 - Prime Video
Based on the 2020 Suzanne Collins novel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the fifth installment in The Hunger Games franchise and a prequel to The Hunger Games (2012). In this film, Coriolanus Snow mentors and develops feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the 10th Hunger Games.
Chandu Champion (Hindi) - August 9 - Prime Video
Chandu Champion is a sports biographical drama directed by Kabir Khan. It stars Kartik Aaryan as India's first Paralympics gold medallist, Murlikant Petkar, and follows his life and struggles. The film has music by Pritam.
Gyaarah Gyaarah (Hindi) - August 9 - ZEE5
Gyaarah Gyaarah is an investigative drama series following events in 1990, 2001, and 2016, intertwining storylines blending mysticism, science, and mystery across decades. It is an adaptation of the Korean series Signal. It features Kritika Kamra, Raghav Juyal, Dhairya Karwa, and Aakash Dixit.
The Instigators (English) - August 9 - Apple TV+
The Instigators is a heist comedy film directed by Doug Liman and written by Chuck Maclean and Casey Affleck. It stars Affleck and Matt Damon, who play the roles of thieves. The film is produced by Affleck, Damon, and Ben Affleck.
Turbo (Malayalam) - August 8 - Sony LIV
Turbo has Mammootty in the lead role alongside Raj B. Shetty, Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Anjana Jayaprakash, Niranjana Anoop, Bindu Panicker, Dileesh Pothan, and Shabareesh Varma. Directed by Vysakh, it follows an Idukki jeep driver (Mammootty) who attracts the ire of the head of a shady criminal syndicate after his friends uncover a large-scale financial scam.