For this Independence Day week, many new movies and TV shows are arriving on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, and JioHotstar. For this weekend, we have a list of the latest movies and TV shows you should watch, and the list includes one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters, The Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon, and Sanjay Dutt. Next is another Bollywood release, Aakhri Sawal, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Namashi Chakraborty, Amit Sadh, and Sameera Reddy. We will also see Kangana Ranaut, Girija Oak, and Smita Tambe in Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata. If you like drama TV shows, 108 Base Hospital Uri stars Gashmeer Mahajani and Erica Fernandes. Lastly, Netflix’s sports documentary series Mourinho is for football lovers. The documentary is inspired by the career and growth of the prominent football manager José Mourinho.
Be it from Bollywood blockbuster movies to TV dramas and sports documentaries, here is the complete list of the Best TV shows and movies you can watch this week in August.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon, and Sanjay Dutt
OTT Release Date: 14-08-2026
First up on the list is the Bollywood blockbuster Cocktail 2, which was released on Netflix after the first movie was released in 2012. The movie stars Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Sanjay Dutt.
The romantic comedy drama follows a renowned chef, played by Shahid Kapoor, who is committed to a long-term relationship with Diya, played by Rashmika, and how their love life takes a new twist after they travel to Sicily while avoiding talks of marriage and meet Diya’s best friend, Ally, played by Kriti Sanon.
The movie is ready to stream starting today.
2. Aakhri Sawal
Where to Watch: Lionsgate Play
Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Namashi Chakraborty, Amit Sadh, Sameera Reddy, Tridha Choudhury, Nitu Chandra Srivastava
OTT Release Date: 14-08-2026
Alongside Cocktail 2, Sanjay Dutt appears again on the OTT screen in another movie, Aakhri Sawall, and you can stream it on Lionsgate Play.
For readers who are not aware, Jio customers can stream their favorite movies and TV shows for free via the streaming services on their Jio set-top box. Even Airtel XStream subscribers can get Lionsgate Play subscriptions via the Rs 149 Airtel XStream Play pack.
The movie revolves around a brilliant yet erratic scholar named Vicky, who accuses his professor, Gopal Nadkarni, of institutional bias, igniting a national controversy that escalates into a new academic dispute between the student and the professor.
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3. Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata
Where to Watch: Zee5
Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Girija Oak, Smita Tambe, Prasad Oak, Amruta Namdev Patil
OTT Release Date: 14-08-2026
Prominent actress and politician Kangana Ranaut is back on the OTT screen with a new drama movie directed and written by Manoj Tapadia.
The movie is inspired by true events and follows the story of a hospital staff worker and how she bravely keeps 400 people alive and treats all the patients admitted to Cama Hospital while Mumbai city was under the 26/11 terror attack.
4. 108 Base Hospital Uri
Where to Watch: JioHotstar
Cast: Erica Fernandes, Gashmeer Mahajani
OTT Release Date: 15-08-2026
We have another TV series, 108 Base Hospital, in which Erica Fernandes plays the lead role; she is known for her shows like Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and The Haunting. Alongside Erica, we have Gashmeer Mahajani, known for his roles in movies such as Carry on Maratha and Deool Band.
The TV series is set to start streaming on Independence Day and revolves around a resilient team of doctors from 108 Base Hospital in Uri who are trying to steer between their personal and professional lives while saving lives in a conflict zone.
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5. Mourinho
Where to Watch: Netflix
OTT Release Date: 11-08-2026
Last on the list, we have a new Netflix sports documentary series hitting OTT screens this weekend. As the title suggests, Mourinho is a documentary series that follows the career of prominent Portuguese football manager José Mourinho.
The three-part Netflix series begins with his 2004 Champions League win and follows his time working for Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham, Roma, and Fenerbahçe.
Here is the complete list of the best OTT TV shows and movies you should watch this weekend
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FAQs
What are the best OTT releases to watch this weekend?
For this week in August, the list of best OTT releases include Cocktail 2, Aakhri Sawal, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, 108 Base Hospital Uri, and Mourinho.
When will Cocktail 2 release on OTT?
Cocktail 2 will start streaming on Netflix on August 14, 2026.
Where can I watch Aakhri Sawal?
Aakhri Sawal will be available to stream on Lionsgate Play from August 14, 2026.
Where can I watch Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata?
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata will stream on ZEE5 starting August 14, 2026. The film stars Kangana Ranaut, Girija Oak, Smita Tambe, Prasad Oak, and Amruta Namdev Patil.
Which OTT release is best for football fans?
Mourinho is the best choice for football fans, exploring José Mourinho's career at clubs like Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham, Roma, and Fenerbahçe.
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