This Independence Day week is set to be a treat for entertainment lovers. Alongside the spirit of patriotism, cinema and OTT platforms are offering a perfect mix of genres — from high-octane action and gripping spy thrillers to chilling horror and courtroom drama. Whether you love patriotic sagas like War 2 and Saare Jahaan Se Achcha or want to dive into thrillers, horror, and sci-fi, this week’s lineup has something for everyone.

🎬 Theatrical Releases

1. Coolie

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie promises a power-packed action thriller with a stellar cast including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan. The film is all set for a grand box-office clash with War 2.

2. War 2

Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR face off in one of the most awaited action thrillers of the year, releasing on August 14. The mystery around the villain continues, with rumors hinting at Bobby Deol making a surprise appearance.

OTT Releases

1. Janaki V/s State of Kerala

Release Date: August 15 | Platform: ZEE5
A hard-hitting courtroom drama about Janaki Vidyadharan (Anupama Parameswaran), an IT professional seeking justice after sexual assault. The film questions the very essence of the justice system.

2. Andhera

Release Date: August 14 | Platform: Prime Video
A dark horror series exploring the sinister underbelly of Mumbai after a girl’s disappearance. Featuring Priya Bapat, Prajakta Koli, Surveen Chawla, and more, this eight-episode series reveals the horrors hidden in daily life.

3. Court Kachheri

Release Date: August 13 | Platform: Sony Liv
A legal drama from The Viral Fever about Param (Ashish Verma), trying to step out of his father’s shadow and build his own identity in the legal world.

4. Tehran

Release Date: August 14 | Platform: ZEE5
A political spy thriller starring John Abraham as ACP Rajiv Kumar, caught in a high-stakes operation after a bomb blast near the Israeli embassy in Delhi.

5. Alien: Earth

Release Date: August 13 | Platform: Jio Hotstar
A sci-fi prequel set in 2120, two years before the original Alien (1979), bringing the terrifying xenomorphs to Earth for the first time.

6. Drop

Release Date: August 11 | Platform: Jio Hotstar
A date turns deadly when a woman receives threatening AirDrop messages, leading to blackmail and violence.

7. Butterfly

Release Date: August 13 | Platform: Prime Video
An ex-US intelligence agent (Daniel Dae Kim) faces off against a young assassin, only to discover she’s the daughter he lost years ago.

8. Saare Jahaan Se Achcha

Release Date: August 13 | Platform: Netflix
A patriotic spy thriller following intelligence officer Vishnu Shankar (Prateek Gandhi) as he races to stop a secret nuclear threat, balancing loyalty, sacrifice, and national duty.

This week’s entertainment buffet has it all — patriotism, thrills, chills, action, and drama — making it the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day.