New South Asian OTT Releases in July 2026

With summer well underway, there’s no better time to refresh your watchlist. July’s OTT slate brings together recent theatrical hits, anticipated streaming premieres, and standout regional films, making it easy to discover something new no matter what you’re in the mood for. Sanskar Savvy wants to Celebrate new releases, Explore what’s new in store, and Connect with impactful stories right from the comfort of their homes. Here’s a look at the South Asian movies arriving on OTT this July.

New July OTT Releases

Super Subbu

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: July 2
Language: Telugu (also available in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam)

Life flips upside down for Subbu (Sundeep Kishan) after he takes a covert job teaching sex ed in rural Makhipur. To fulfil his dreams, he must educate a resistant village without provoking his traditional father’s wrath, which results in Subbu landing in hilarious and awkward situations. This comedy series also stars Mithila Palkar and Murali Sharma.

Ikka

Platform: Netflix
Release Date: July 10
Language: Hindi

This legal thriller film follows Arjun Mehra, ‘Ikka’, a principled lawyer with an incredible record in the courtroom. Played by Sunny Deol, Arjun’s ethical and moral standards are compromised when he is forced to defend Shauryaman Gaur (Akshaye Khanna), a murder suspect he previously prosecuted. The film also stars Dia Mirza and Tillotama Shome and is directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra.

Pritam and Pedro

Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: July 3 (series premiere)
Language: Hindi

Created by Rajkumar Hirani, this series showcases the dynamic between a seasoned, old-school method cop and a modern, tech-savvy cop who navigate their partnership in solving crimes. Starring Arshad Warsi, Vir Hirani, Vikrant Massey, Sanjay Dutt, and Boman Irani, the makers claim that the show will deconstruct Arshad Warsi’s ‘only comedy’ image and present him in an unseen character in this cybercrime drama.

Isakapatnam

Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: July 2
Language: Telugu (also available in Tamil and Hindi)

This seven-episode crime-thriller is set in a fictional port town in the 1990s. Here, Naidu (Samuthirakani) rises from an outsider to the most feared man in the region, where he built his empire from politics, crime and ruthlessness. While Naidu will never stop holding his ground, his daughter, Bharathi (Aishwarya Rajesh), questions the price of it all.

Mollywood Times

Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: July 3
Language: Malayalam (also available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi)

Naslen stars as Vineeth in this psychological dark comedy, directed by Abhinav Sundar Nayak. Dreaming of becoming Malayalam cinema’s greatest horror director, Vineeth is determined to save the industry despite his father’s warnings. He attempts to make a successful debut film that addresses several problems in his journey. After a successful run in theatres, the movie is set for OTT release on July 3.

Muthassi

Platform: ZEE5
Release Date: July 3
Language: Malayalam

A folk-horror web series surrounding a mother protecting her son from a demonic curse that hails from their lineage, after he begins to transform in terrifying ways. Set in a secluded Tulu village, this series stars K.P.A.C. Leela, Amith Chakalakkal, and Akhila Bhargavan.

June Highlights: A Look Back at Last Month in Cinema

June kept the momentum going with a diverse slate of South Asian releases, from psychological thrillers and historical epics to fantasy adventures and dark comedies. Several major stars returned to the screen, while regional cinema continued to deliver some of the month’s most talked-about stories.

Brown: Karisma Kapoor starred in this psychological crime thriller, playing Rita Brown, a troubled Kolkata police officer investigating a string of ritualistic murders. The series blended crime, psychological drama, and mystery against the backdrop of Kolkata.

Karuppu: Suriya teamed up with Trisha Krishnan in this fantasy-action drama directed by RJ Balaji. Suriya led a story that combined mythology, action, and social justice in one of Tamil cinema’s most ambitious releases of the month.

Maa Behen: Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri headlined this black comedy thriller about a fiercely independent mother and her daughters who become entangled in an accidental death. Combining dark humour with family drama, the film stood out for its unconventional premise and ensemble cast.

Raakh: Ali Fazal starred in this gritty investigative thriller set in 1970s Delhi. As a rookie police officer searching for kidnapped children, he uncovers a disturbing criminal underworld in a suspense-driven story that balances crime, history, and psychological tension.

29: This Tamil romantic drama follows a directionless 29-year-old man whose relationship with an ambitious IAS aspirant forces him to confront his own future. The film explored themes of love, identity, and personal growth, resonating with audiences through its grounded storytelling.

Made in India: A Titan Story: Jim Sarbh and Naseeruddin Shah led this period drama inspired by the true story behind Titan Watches. Set in 1970s Bombay, the series followed the visionaries who challenged a smuggler-dominated market to build one of India’s most iconic homegrown brands.

Raja Shivaji: Riteish Deshmukh wrote, directed, and starred in this historical epic based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Following its record-breaking theatrical run, the film arrived on OTT after becoming the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time and one of India’s biggest box office successes of 2026.

KD: The Devil: Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, and Shilpa Shetty Kundra starred in this Kannada action drama set in 1970s Bengaluru. Following the rise of an ordinary kerosene dealer into one of the city’s most feared underworld figures, the film combined large-scale action with an emotional character journey.

With another exciting month of releases ahead, July is set to keep the momentum going throughout theatres and streaming platforms alike.

Add These to Your July Watchlist

July is bringing another exciting mix of South Asian films to OTT. Whether you’re catching up on a theatrical release you missed or searching for your next movie night pick, there’s plenty to explore on these streaming platforms.

Be sure to check back with Sanskar Savvy next month for another roundup of the latest South Asian OTT releases!

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