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As we approach August 2024, the OTT industry is abuzz with excitement, preparing to unveil a host of new content.

Following the exciting releases of July, all eyes are now on the upcoming month, promising a captivating array of movies and web series.

Major streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Jio Cinema, Zee5, and more are ramping up their offerings with fresh titles, sparking anticipation among viewers.

In this post, we are rounding up everything that will suit every Hindi viewer’s taste.

Whether you’re craving a heartwarming family drama, a charming romantic comedy, a thrilling action-packed adventure, or something entirely different, the upcoming releases are set to cater to a wide range of preferences.

So, without further ado, let’s check out every Hindi Web Series & movie streaming on OTT platforms in India (August 2024).

Web Series & Movies Streaming on OTT Platforms in India (August 2024)

Hindi Web Series & Movies Streaming on OTT Platforms in India (August 2024)

Ghudchadi

Ghudchadi is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film.

• Streaming On – JioCinema
• Date of Streaming – August 9, 2024
• Genre – Rom-Com

Storyline – The movie revolves around a father and a son who fall in love with a mother-daughter duo.

The video opens with “tall, sexy, lovable, handsome, desi munda” Chirag Sharma, played by Parth Samthaan.

His grandmother, Kalyani Devi (Aruna Irani), wishes to dance at his wedding soon.

Seconds later, we see Chirag seeking the help of Devika (Khushali Kumar) for marketing his underwear brand.

As romance blooms between them, Sanjay Dutt enters the scene as Veer Sharma, Chirag’s father.

Veer is stuck in traffic because a lady has accidentally hit her car.

He then arrives at the scene only to find out that the lady is his love interest from his younger days, Menka (Raveena Tandon).

• Cast – Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Parth Samthaan, Khushalii Kumar, Aruna Irani, Ansha Sayed, Navni Parihar
• Director – Binoy Gandhi
• Writer –  Deepak Kapur Bhardwaj
• Producer – Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, Binoy Gandhi

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

Explores SS Rajamouli’s journey from humble beginnings to being one of the most celebrated filmmakers globally.

• Streaming On – Netflix
• Date of Streaming – 2 August 2024
• Genre – Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries
•  Runtime: 1h 14m

Storyline – A master of his craft, a cinema phenomenon.

Watch director S. S. Rajamouli’s journey from Student No. 1 to RRR.

This engrossing documentary throws light on the roaring success of filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli with interviews from family and famous friends.

• Cast – S.S. Rajamouli, James Cameron, Prabhas, Joe Russo
• Director – Tanvi Ajinkya, Raghav Khanna
• Writer – NA
• Producer – Applause Entertainment & Film Companion

Gyaarah Gyaarah

Gyaarah Gyaarah is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language fantasy thriller series; it is an adaptation of the Korean drama Signal.

• Streaming On – Zee5
• Date of Streaming –  August 9, 2024
• Genre – Thriller, Drama

Storyline – Investigative drama following events in 1990, 2001, and 2016.

Intertwining storylines blending mysticism, science and mystery across the decades.

Three cops defy the rules of time to investigate and deliver justice in a series of cold cases.

How far will they go as they work from within the corrupt system to bring the criminals to book?

• Cast –  Raghav Juyal, Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa, Gautami Kapoor
• Director – Umesh Bist
• Writer – Puja Banerjee, Sunjoy Shekhar
• Producer – Sikhya Entertainment, Dharmatic Entertainment

Pehla Pyaar: Less Than 1% Chance

They say the feeling of Pehla Pyaar is magical.

All this is due to Dopamine and Oxytocin named chemicals.

But less than one per cent chance of Success, hai ye baat statistical.

But will Murali Sharma’s first love be successful?

• Streaming On – SonyLiv
• Date of Streaming – August 5, 2024
• Genre – Drama

Storyline – Pehla Pyaar: Less than 1% Chance is an upcoming web series on Sony LIV that delves into the theme of first love.

The series depicts the beauty and delight of young love, driven by chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin.

However, it highlights that only 1% of people can achieve their magical first love, while the remaining 99% fail to do so.

In the series, Murli Sharma navigates the emotions and struggles of his first love.

Watch the series to find out if Murli Sharma will be among the lucky 1% who achieve their first love’s magic or if he will belong to the 99% who do not.

• Cast – Arista Mehta, Krish Rao, James Ghadge
• Director – Swapnaneel Jayakar
• Writer – Dilip Jha
• Producer – Ritesh Modi

Aapka Apna Zakir

Comedian Zakir Khan will soon make his television debut with a new program called Aapka Apna Zakir.

The show which will air on Sony TV is sure to leave everyone in splits.

• Streaming On – Sony TV
• Date of Streaming – August 10, 2024
• Genre – Comedy

Storyline – Popular comedian Zakir Khan is all set to entertain audiences with his brand-new show ‘Aapka Apna Zakir’.

Set to air soon.

The show promises to be a delightful blend of humour and heartfelt life lessons.

Known for his relatable comedy, Zakir Khan brings his unique perspective on life’s ups and downs, making even the mundane seem hilariously significant.

• Cast – Zakir Khan
• Director – NA
• Writer – NA
• Producer – Sony Entertainment

Freedom At Midnight

Freedom at Midnight is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language historical drama web series on Sony LIV, adapted from the book of the same name, authored by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins.

With Nikkhil Advani as showrunner, the series delves into the partition of India and Pakistan.

Its first teaser was released on 30 July 2024.

• Streaming On – SonyLiv
• Date of Streaming –
• Genre – Historical Drama
• Runtime: 2h 18m

Storyline – Freedom at Midnight is the electrifying story of India’s struggle for independence.

Based on the bestselling book of the same name, it recounts the partition of India and Pakistan and the religious and socio-political dynamics of the era.

“Freedom at Midnight,” by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre, details India’s struggle for independence from British rule in 1947.

The book captures the intense political and social upheavals, the partition’s violence, and key figures like Gandhi and Mountbatten, offering a vivid account of the dramatic end of the British Raj.

• Cast – Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Rajendra Chawla
• Director – Nikkhil Advani
• Writer –  Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins (Based on the book)
• Producer – Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani

Life Hill Gayi

Life Hill Gayi, a light-hearted narrative, will be released on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar soon.

It has masterfully recreated the stunning backdrop of Uttarakhand.

• Streaming On – DisneyPlus Hotstar
• Date of Streaming – August 9, 2024
• Genre – Comedy/Drama

Storyline –  The story revolves around a grandfather, played by the legendary Kabir Bedi, who tasks his two grandchildren, portrayed by Divyenndu and Kusha Kapila, with the monumental job of revamping his villa.

The villa, charmingly named Good Morning Woods Villa, is located in the quaint town of Panchmoli.

The grandchildren’s attempts to renovate the villa are anything but smooth, leading to a comedy of errors that keeps the laughs coming.

• Cast – Divyendu Sharma, Kabir Bedi, Kusha Kapila, Vinay Pathak, Mukti Mohan
• Director – Prem Mistry
• Writer – Shakir Ali, Jasmeet Singh Bhatia, Suprith Kundar, Akshendra Mishra
• Producer – Arushi Nishank

Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film.

It is the sequel to the 2021 film Haseen Dillruba.

• Streaming On – Netflix
• Date of Streaming – August 9, 2024
• Genre – Thriller
  
• Runtime – 2h 12m 

Storyline – The story revolves around Rani and Rishu’s attempt to move beyond their troubled past, only to find themselves entangled in a fresh web of challenges.

Amidst their pursuit of a peaceful life, the arrival of a mysterious man Abhimanyu (Sunny Kaushal), shatters their tranquillity.

Complicating matters further is Officer Mritunjay, aka Montu Chacha (Jimmy Shergill), a relentless cop with a personal vendetta, determined to uncover their web of lies, betrayal and deceit.

With law enforcement closing in, the couple resorts to their old, twisted ways to stay together, questioning whom they can truly trust in a perilous world.

As the mystery unfolds, the burning question remains: How far will they go for love?

• Cast – Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Sunny Kaushal
• Director – Jayprad Desai
• Writer – Kanika Dhillon

Producer – Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films AKA Aanand L. Rai, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar

Expected Hindi OTT Releases in August 2024 (Not Official)

Munjya

Munjya was theatrically released on 7 June 2024, to positive reviews from critics.

The film emerged as a sleeper hit grossing over ₹132 crore (US$16 million) worldwide against a production cost of ₹30 crore.

• Streaming On – Disney+ Hotstar
• Streaming Date – Not Announced, August 2024 Tentatively
• Genre – Horror-Comedy
• Runtime- 2h 20m

Storyline – A young man’s visit to his native village unveils a family secret and a vengeful spirit, the Munjya, who wants to get married.

Now the young man must fight to protect himself and his love from Munjya’s clutches.

• Cast –  Sharvari, Abhay Verma, Mona Singh and Sathyaraj.
• Director – Aditya Sarpotdar
• Writer – Yogesh Chandekar
• Producer – Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik

Kill

Kill is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film.

It is inspired by true events.

Kill premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2023, where it was first runner-up for the People’s Choice Award: Midnight Madness.

It was also screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2024.

Kill was theatrically released on 5 July 2024 and received positive reviews from critics.

• Streaming On – Disney+ Hotstar
• Streaming Date – Not Announced, August 2024 Tentatively
• Genre – Action
• Runtime- 1h 45m

Storyline – Amrit Rathod, an army commando, discovers that his girlfriend Tulika is being forced into an engagement.

Determined to stop the wedding, he boards a train bound for New Delhi.

During the journey, a gang of knife-wielding bandits led by Fani begins to terrorize the passengers.

Amrit, along with his friend Viresh, must confront the bandits and protect the passengers from their menace.

• Cast – Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala
• Director – Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
• Writer – Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
• Producer – Karan Johar, Guneet Monga, Apoorva Mehta, Achin Jain

FAQs

Q1. What is the plot of Haseen Dilruba?

Answer. A woman suspected of killing her husband narrates an interesting story about her marriage while investigating police officers look for clues to arrest her.

Q2. Why is Zakir Khan famous?

Answer. Zakir Khan is famous for his work as a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor in India.

He gained widespread recognition for his unique style of storytelling, which blends humour with relatable observations about everyday life.

His breakthrough came with winning Comedy Central India’s “Best Stand-Up Comedian” competition in 2012.

Zakir is particularly known for his catchphrases like “Sakht Launda” and his comedic take on relationships and life experiences, which resonate with a wide audience.

Q3. What is the movie Freedom At Midnight about?

Answer. Freedom at Midnight is based on a book of the same name written by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre about the events around the Indian independence movement and partition.

It details the last year of the British Raj, from 1947 to 1948, beginning with the appointment of Lord Mountbatten of Burma as the last viceroy of British India, and ending with the death and funeral of Mahatma Gandhi.

Q4. How long is Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli?

Answer. Modern Masters is labelling one of India’s top directors today –  SS Rajamouli – as a ‘modern master’ sets the tone of this 74-minute documentary.

Q5. What is the curse of Rajamouli?

Answer. The “Curse of Rajamouli” is an informal term referring to an unusual pattern observed in the Telugu film industry.

It is noted that several actors who worked with the renowned director S.S. Rajamouli experienced a series of professional setbacks or delivered unsuccessful films after collaborating with him.

Despite achieving significant success and acclaim under his direction, many of these actors struggled to replicate the same level of success in their subsequent projects.

This phenomenon gained traction as a topic of discussion among fans and industry insiders, leading to the creation of the term “Curse of Rajamouli.”

However, it is important to note that this “curse” is more of a coincidence than an actual curse, as the film industry is inherently unpredictable, and various factors contribute to the success or failure of a movie.

Examples often cited include actors like Prabhas, N.T. Rama Rao Jr. (Jr. NTR), and Ram Charan, who faced challenges with some of their movies post their massive hits with Rajamouli.

Despite this, these actors continue to have successful careers and maintain their popularity.

Q6. Where was Kill movie screen internationally?

Answer. Kill premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2023, where it was first runner-up for the People’s Choice Award: Midnight Madness.

It was also screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2024. Kill was theatrically released on 5 July 2024 and received positive reviews from critics.

Q7. Is Munjya hit or flop?

Answer. Munjya was theatrically released on 7 June 2024, to positive reviews from critics.

The film emerged as sleeper hit grossing over ₹131 crore (US$16 million) worldwide against a production cost of ₹30 crore (US$3.6 million) to rank as the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024.

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