From Gripping Thrillers to Intriguing Dramas. Your Guide to the Newest Movies and Series Streaming Now
July 25, 2025: As the weekend officially kicks off, OTT platforms are rolling out a diverse range of new content, promising something for every type of viewer. From intense crime thrillers and emotionally charged dramas to unique comedies and mythological mysteries, viewers are spoiled for choice across Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and JioHotstar.
Here’s a rundown of the most anticipated OTT releases streaming this weekend, starting July 25, 2025:
1. Maargan
- OTT Release Date: July 25, 2025
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Cast: Vijay Antony, Ajay Dhishan, Deepshika, P Samuthirakani
Plot: Directed by Leo John Paul, “Maargan” is a gripping Tamil crime thriller. The story follows ADGP Dhruv, a seasoned Mumbai police officer, as he investigates a series of murders committed with chemical injections in Chennai. As he delves deeper, he teams up with Shruthi and Kaali to uncover a dark trail leading to a dangerous killer. With Vijay Antony also composing the terrifying score, the film promises a tense, edge-of-your-seat experience.
2. Sarzameen
- OTT Release Date: July 25, 2025
- Platform: JioHotstar
- Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan
Plot: Kayoze Irani makes his feature film directorial debut with “Sarzameen,” an action thriller from Dharma Productions and Star Studios. Set against the backdrop of Kashmir, the film explores the emotional and patriotic crisis faced by Colonel Vijay, an Indian Army officer (Prithviraj Sukumaran), when his estranged son (Ibrahim Ali Khan) resurfaces as a militant. Kajol also stars in this drama that raises difficult questions about loyalty, identity, and redemption.
3. Rangeen
- OTT Release Date: July 25, 2025
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Cast: Vineet Kumar Singh, Rajshri Deshpande, Taaruk Raina
Plot: “Rangeen” is a bold comedy-drama that takes a witty yet emotional look at modern relationships. Adarsh, a quiet newspaper editor, discovers his wife’s affair with a gigolo. In an unexpected twist, he decides to become a gigolo himself as a way to reclaim his self-respect. This leads him on a journey of self-discovery, ego clashes, and personal renewal.
4. Mandala Murders
- OTT Release Date: July 25, 2025
- Platform: Netflix
- Cast: Vaani Kapoor, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Surveen Chawla
Plot: This Netflix original series transports viewers to the mysterious town of Charandaspur. Detectives Rea and Vikram are tasked with solving a series of ritualistic murders that are deeply intertwined with ancient mythological legends and a cryptic secret society. The series blends psychological suspense, ancient prophecies, and symbolic evidence for a unique murder mystery.
5. Ronth
- OTT Release Date: Streaming now (Released June 13, 2025)
- Platform: JioHotstar
- Cast: Roshan Mathew, Dileesh Pothan, Lakshmi Menon
Plot: “Ronth” is a Malayalam-language psychological thriller that unfolds over a single harrowing night shift. It centers on two vastly different police officers whose strained relationship is pushed to its limits when they face a life-altering crisis. The film delves into their personal struggles, emotional baggage, and moral dilemmas under intense pressure.
6. Novocaine
- OTT Release Date: July 25, 2025 (Theatrical release March 14, 2025)
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Cast: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson
Plot: Offering a fresh take on the action-comedy genre, “Novocaine” introduces Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid), a mild-mannered bank employee with a unique medical condition: he cannot feel pain. When the woman he loves is kidnapped during a bank heist, Nathan weaponizes his condition, transforming into an unlikely action hero on a high-stakes rescue mission.