5 new OTT releases to stream this weekend (July 4, 2025)
Hyderabad: From political investigations and legal battles to offbeat village tales and emotional road trips, this week’s OTT lineup offers a range of compelling stories. With new releases across major platforms like JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, and Sun NXT, there’s something for every viewer. Here are five titles that dropped on July 4, 2025, worth checking out:
- The Good Wife – JioHotstar
The Tamil-language legal drama The Good Wife is now streaming on JioHotstar. All six episodes dropped simultaneously on July 4. Starring Priyamani as Tarunika, the series follows a lawyer who returns to work after her husband is imprisoned. The show blends courtroom cases with personal challenges and is also available in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali.
- The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case – SonyLIV
SonyLIV’s The Hunt revisits the 1991 assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The series chronicles the 90-day investigation that followed the bombing, leading to the exposure of the LTTE’s role and the arrest of key conspirators. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the series stars Amit Sial, Bagavathi Perumal, and Girish Sharma. It premiered on July 4.
- Kaalidhar Laapata – ZEE5
Abhishek Bachchan leads Kaalidhar Laapata, a Hindi-language adaptation of Madhumita’s acclaimed Tamil film K.D.. The story follows Kaalidhar, a middle-aged man grappling with memory loss, who leaves home after overhearing his family’s plan to abandon him. On the road, he meets Ballu, an orphaned boy. Their journey becomes a moving tale of rediscovery and purpose. The film is now available on ZEE5.
- Uppu Kappurambu – Amazon Prime Video
A fictional village faces a bizarre crisis in Uppu Kappurambu, where the local cemetery runs out of space. As the townspeople scramble for solutions, their efforts lead to unexpected and humorous outcomes. Directed by Ani I.V. Sasi and written by Vasanth Maringanti, the film stars Keerthy Suresh, Suhas, and Subhalekha Sudhakar. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
- Madras Matinee – Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT
Madras Matinee follows an aging science fiction writer who is challenged by his caretaker to write about everyday life. He reluctantly begins a story about Kannan, a TukTuk driver, and his family, only to find surprising depth in their struggles and joys. The film, which had a theatrical release on June 6, 2025, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT. Directed by Karthikeyan Mani, it features Sathyaraj, Kaali Venkat, and Roshini Haripriyan in key roles.
