Upcoming Indian OTT Releases
The second half of August is going to be really busy for people in India who like to watch stuff. There are a lot of things coming out like a funny movie with Akshay Kumar that you can now watch at home a new family show on Netflix and some new shows, on JioHotstar.
The new Indian online shows and movies that are coming out between August 17 and August 29 2026 are listed below. These are the things that we know for sure are going to be available to watch.
Lanterns – August 17
Platform: JioHotstar
The second half of the month begins with DC Studios’ Lanterns, which premieres in India on August 17 through JioHotstar.
The series follows new Green Lantern recruit John Stewart and experienced Lantern Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder connected to a larger mystery. Aaron Pierre plays John Stewart, while Kyle Chandler appears as Hal Jordan. JioHotstar currently lists the series as releasing on August 17 in India.
Welcome to the Jungle – August 21
Platform: JioHotstar
One of the Hindi additions among the upcoming Indian OTT releases is Welcome to the Jungle. This Welcome to the Jungle thing is really big. People are talking about this Welcome to the Jungle show that is coming out on Indian OTT. The new Welcome, to the Jungle is going to be one of the Hindi additions.
The movie with Akshay Kumar is going to be on JioHotstar on August 21 2026 after it is done playing in theaters. Some posts, about the movie have said that the Akshay Kumar movie will be available to stream on JioHotstar on August 21.
Chumbak – August 28
Platform: Netflix
Netflix is bringing a new Indian family comedy called Chumbak on August 28. The series takes place in a city neighbourhood. This is where five families get to know each other well. They share in each others times, problems and daily lives. The families become deeply involved in each others celebrations and problems. They also get to know what the other families do every day. The series is these five families and what happens in their neighbourhood.
The cast has Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Sumeet Vyas, Manasi Parekh, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Amyra Dastur and Sumeet Raghavan. Netflix officially confirmed the series and its August 28 premiere.
Part-Timers – August 28
Platform: JioHotstar
Telugu fans also have Part-Timers coming on August 28.
JioHotstar Telugus official promotional lists say the show is a Hotstar Specials series and say it will be available, on August 28. This movie is a comedy and drama that’s about young people. The young people in this movie have part-time jobs. At the time they have bigger things they want to do and personal dreams they want to achieve. The movie is, about how the young people balance their jobs with these ambitions and personal dreams.
Michael – August 29
Platform: JioHotstar
The month ends with an international movie coming to Indian people who watch films online.
Michael, a movie that tells the life story of Michael Jackson will be available on JioHotstar in India starting on August 29. JioHotstars list shows a reminder for the movie on August 29. The announcement about streaming in India says the movie will be in Hindi and, in English.
What Should You Watch First?
The second half of August has a mix of different types of movies. Pick Welcome to the Jungle for Bollywood comedy Chumbak for family fun Part-Timers for a coming-of-age tale and Lanterns for mystery and superhero action.
Readers can also explore our latest JioHotstar releases guide for more recently added movies and series.
There are Indian OTT releases coming up that may be announced before the month is over but the titles above already have confirmed streaming dates. It is better for viewers to check the Netflix and JioHotstar pages before watching Indian OTT releases because Indian OTT releases can have schedule changes sometimes. This way viewers can get the information, about Indian OTT releases instead of relying on what they think will happen or what they have heard about Indian OTT releases.
