OTT releases this week: Kalidhar Laapataa, Heads of State, Uppu Kappurambu and more streaming online
Netflix, Prime Video, Sony LIV, Zee 5 and JioHotstar are rolling out several much-anticipated release. If you're planning your next binge-watch session, here's a look at some of the top releases streaming online now.
Release date: July 1, 2025
OTT platform: Prime Video
Cast: Priyanka Chopra, John Cena, Idris Elba
Plot: Heads of State follows the story where a global threat looms, targeting both the U.S. President and the U.K. Prime Minister. As the danger escalates, the two leaders must set aside their differences and join forces to stop a high-stakes international conspiracy.
Release date: July 3, 2025
Genre: Gangster action drama
Cast: Kamal Hassan, Ali Fazal, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Silambarasan TR, Aishwarya Lekshmi
Plot: Mani Ratnam's Thug Life is a gripping action drama centered around Sakthivel (played by Kamal Haasan), a powerful gangster who adopts a young boy, Amaran (played by Silambarasan TR), after rescuing him from a brutal gang war. Years later, Sakthivel narrowly survives an assassination attempt — an incident that shakes his trust and raises suspicions about Amaran's loyalty. What follows is a tense and emotional showdown between fatherly love and betrayal, as the lines between family, revenge, and survival begin to blur.
Release date: July 4, 2025
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Daivik Baghela, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub
Plot: Kaalidhar Laapata follows the story of an elderly man, Kaalidhar (Abhishek Bachchan), battling memory loss and loneliness. During the Maha Kumbh Mela, he overhears his family members plotting to abandon him. He escapes after knowing about their plan.
On the run, he meets Ballu, an 8-year-old orphan surviving on the streets. Together, they embark on an emotional journey of adventure and discovery, exploring themes of self-worth, belonging, and second chances.
Release date: July 4th, 2025
Cast: Priya Mani, Sampath Raj, Aari Arjunan
Plot: Marking Priya Mani's Tamil OTT debut, The Good Wife follows the story of Tarunika, a former lawyer turned housewife, whose life is turned upside down when her husband is caught in a scandal. Forced to return to the courtroom, she takes charge to fight for justice.
Release date: July 4, 2025
Genre: True-crime, thriller-drama
Cast: Amit Sial, Bagavathi Perumal, Girish Sharma, Sahil Vaid, Rama Rao Jadhav
Plot: Set in 1991, The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case explores the investigation behind India's most shocking political assassination of Rajiv Gandhi. The show delves into how the conspiracy behind the former PM of India's killing was uncovered within 90 days.
Release date: July 4, 2025
OTT platform: Prime Video
Cast: Keethy Suresh, Suhas, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Rameshwari, Vishnu Oi
Plot: Uppu Kappurambu tells the story of Apoorva, a newly elected village head, who faces an unusual challenge when there is no space left in the village graveyard. Teaming up with the villagers, she sets out to solve the quirky crisis with wit and humour.
Release date: July 3, 2025
Cast: Tom Sturridge, Vivienne Acheimpong, Patton Oswalt, Boyd Holbrook, Nina Wadia
Plot: The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 picks up from the success of its debut season, delving deeper into a world of fantasy, magic, and emotional conflict. As Dream returns after a century of captivity, he must navigate across realms to restore balance and confront the lingering consequences of his absence.
Release date: July 4, 2025
OTT platform: Lionsgate Play
Cast: Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, Fraser James, Simon Loof, Amara Okereke
Plot: In the Lost Lands is a fantasy drama where a queen tasks the fearless Gray Alys (Milla Jovovich) with retrieving a magical power hidden in the mysterious Lost Lands. Joined by her guide Boyce (Dave Bautista), the duo must battle men and monsters on a perilous quest for power.
Release date: July 2, 2025
Cast: Charlize Theron, Chiwetel Ejiofor, KiKi Layne, Uma Thurman
Plot: Charlize Theron returns as Andy in The Old Guard 2. In the sequel, Andy faces her toughest battle yet as she goes head-to-head with a new faction of immortals who pose a dire threat to humanity.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Indian Express
34 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
Actors hold power: Simran gets candid at the ninth edition of AbilityFest
The Indian film industry, particularly the Tamil film industry, has come a long way in portraying Persons with Disabilities (PwD) sensitively. For the longest time, the community was relegated to either being mocked at, or sympathised with, or completely overlooked. This is evident in an industry that once found humour in ridiculing the speech-impaired (Thangamaana Raasa) and the hearing-impaired (Chinna Vaathiyar). Since the early 2000s, not only are such 'jokes' widely disapproved of, but we also see positive and respectful representations in movies such as Jyotika's Mozhi and Udhayanidhi Stalin's Psycho. In what has been a result of concerted efforts, the tides are slowly, yet steadily, starting to change for the better. One such effort is the AbilityFest-India International Disability Film Festival — intended to showcase films created by and about PwDs — which is in its ninth edition. This year's theme is '60 Seconds To Fame – All India One Minute Film Competition on Disability'. Select movies picked by a jury comprising AR Rahman, composer, Simran, actor, Madhan Karky, lyricist, Mohammed Shams Aalam Shaikh, international para swimmer, and Tinkesh, life coach and fitness consultant, are to be screened. They have handpicked some of the most moving and motivating films that conveyed a strong message in 60 seconds. All the jury members, along with the festival director Jayshree Raveendran, and actor and festival chairperson Revathy, unequivocally calling to make cinema accessible to all, were present at a press event following the launch of this year's film festival on Wednesday. Simran, whose recent blockbuster Tourist Family is set to be screened at the festival along with audio description, spoke to CE on the sidelines of the event. 'I feel happy about being part of the Ability Foundation. Being a part of this initiative and working selflessly gave me inner peace and satisfaction,' she said.
Indian Express
41 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Goblin star Lee Dong Wook asks fans to ‘unfollow' him after hate comments flood messaging app: ‘ I'm at a point in my life where things…'
K-drama star Lee Dong Wook, usually the calm type, lost his cool on social media after getting hit with a barrage of hate comments. The Divorce Insurance star is one of the few celebs who actually interacts with fans in real time through Bubble, a messaging app that lets paid subscribers track every move and update. But Lee's recent messages on the platform left fans stunned. In a long, pointed note, he called out the ones who found his messages 'disturbing' and fired back: Why don't they just unsubscribe already? Also read: Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hee break marriage myth in Divorce Insurance streaming on Prime Video: 'Don't go all-in' Lee has been active on Bubble for a while now. Lately, K-pop idols like TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, and Red Velvet have been all over the platform, along with celebs like Hyeri and other K-drama stars. And while most fans use it to support and shower love on their artists, Lee revealed that he's actually been getting attacked by some subscribers. It went as far as people asking him not to send any messages at all. But instead of lashing out, Lee kept his cool and got curious. 'It's nice because there is no lag today. Hey, but I'm really curious about something, so could you please answer for me? It's not because I'm mad; I'm just genuinely curious,' he wrote (translated via Koreaboo). The Tale of the Nine Tailed star then added, 'Why do they tell me to stop sending messages because it disrupts them at work? I'm seriously curious about the psychological aspect of saying something like that.' Also read: Lee Dong-wook, the master of the supernatural: Revisiting Tale of the Nine Tailed, and the best scene in his career The actor further asked why these subscribers say such things instead of just removing him from the list, turning off their alerts, or simply deleting the app if they're so frustrated. 'I'm honestly not mad at all; I'm just genuinely curious as to why they're like that,' he continued, adding, 'I ignore them, but I see those messages every time I come on here. Why are they like that all the time??' Still, he made sure not to throw shade at the ones who do support him. 'From an economic perspective, I'm thankful that people pay to subscribe to me,' he said, adding that he's even thankful to the ones who leave bad comments—but what he really wants to understand is the psychology behind it. 'Why are they like that on a paid subscription service… I mean, I'm thankful for it.' Lee, in the end, said that whatever the point is, he's at a stage in life where he doesn't get hurt over such things. He added that he just wants to see the expression on those anti-fans' faces when they write such messages without any consideration. He signed off saying, 'Whether it's to seek attention, keep at it… it's a win for me. I guess this mystery will be left unsolved for eternity. Anyway, recommend something for dinner. I'm always the one recommending things for you guys.' On the work front, the Goblin star recently headlined Prime Video's The Divorce Insurance. He is currently starring in Disney+'s' Nice Guy alongside actor Lee Sung Kyung.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Netflix The Sandman Season 2: Full release schedule, episode schedule, plot, trailer, cast and characters
Netflix The Sandman Season 2 returns with a bang. Based on Neil Gaiman's acclaimed comic series, the new season of Netflix's fantasy series brings back Tom Sturridge as Dream. The release format is divided into three parts. Part 1 is now streaming. The final chapter of Dream's story will wrap up with a special finale on July 31, 2025. Netflix The Sandman Season 2 Release Schedule The Sandman Season 2 contains 12 episodes. These are being released in three segments throughout July 2025. Part 1: Episodes 1 to 6 were released on July 3. Part 2: Episodes 7 to 11 will release on July 24. Final Part: Episode 12, a standalone bonus, arrives on July 31. This segmented format is different from most Netflix series, which usually release an entire season at once. Live Events Also Read: 4th of July, US Independence Day 2025 Memes: Take a look at some of the best memes on social media to share Netflix The Sandman Season 2 Episode Schedule Here is the full episode release schedule of The Sandman Season 2 on Netflix: Episode 1 – Season of Mists – July 3 Episode 2 – The Ruler of Hell – July 3 Episode 3 – More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold – July 3 Episode 4 – Brief Lives – July 3 Episode 5 – The Song of Orpheus – July 3 Episode 6 – Family Blood – July 3 Episode 7 – Time and Night – July 24 Episode 8 – Fuel for the Fire – July 24 Episode 9 – The Kindly Ones – July 24 Episode 10 – Long Live the King – July 24 Episode 11 – A Tale of Graceful Ends – July 24 Episode 12 – Death: The High Cost of Living – July 31 Netflix The Sandman Season 2 Plot Season 2 continues Dream's arc as he tries to rebuild the Dreaming. He faces consequences from past decisions and prepares for a battle with the forces of Hell. The conflict unfolds as Dream encounters gods, mortals, and monsters. According to the official synopsis, Dream is trying to save his world and confronts both friends and enemies to do so. The road to redemption will challenge him with impossible choices. Netflix The Sandman Season 2: Final Season Showrunner Allan Heinberg confirmed that the series is ending because the remaining material from the comic could only fill one more season. He explained in 2022 that the show was always meant to focus solely on Dream's journey. Season 2 aims to conclude this journey as Dream moves toward war and redemption, ending his saga in a complete arc. Also Read: 4th of July Movies to Watch on US Independence Day 2025: Here's the complete list Netflix The Sandman Season 2 Cast and Characters The returning cast includes: Tom Sturridge as Dream/Morpheus Gwendoline Christie Vivienne Acheampong Patton Oswalt Mason Alexander Park Jenna Coleman Kirby Howell-Baptiste Boyd Holbrook Kirby Howell-Baptiste's character Death will be central to the final episode releasing on July 31. Netflix The Sandman Season 2 Where and How to Watch The Sandman Season 2 is a Netflix exclusive. Episodes can be streamed globally through the Netflix platform. Viewers need a subscription to watch the new season. Netflix The Sandman Season 2 Trailer Here is the trailer. FAQs How many episodes are in The Sandman Season 2? The Sandman Season 2 includes 12 episodes split into three parts released on July 3, July 24, and July 31, 2025. When is the final episode of The Sandman Season 2 coming out? The final episode, focused on Death, will be released as a bonus on Netflix on July 31, 2025. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
