The first full week of August brings a packed slate of new releases across streaming platforms. From the return of fan-favourite series like Ted Lasso and Vadhandhi to compelling new titles such as Uyir and Operation Safed Sagar, there’s plenty to add to your watchlist. Here’s everything releasing between August 3 and August 9.
Platform: JioHotstar
Starring Roshan Mathew, Uyir is a crime drama based on real incidents. It follows sub-inspector Ajeeb Rahman and his investigation into a mysterious death that uncovers dark truths about missing children in India.
Ted Lasso Season 4
Release Date: August 5
Platform: Apple TV
Jason Sudeikis returns as the ever-optimistic Ted Lasso after a three-year break. This season takes the beloved coach back to AFC Richmond, where he faces his biggest challenge yet, managing the club’s newly formed second-division women’s football team. Alongside returning cast members Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift, Season 4 also introduces several new faces.
Operation Safed Sagar
Release Date: August 7
Platform: Netflix
Operation Safed Sagar is inspired by the untold story of the Golden Arrows Squadron, who fought during the Kargil War. In the summer of 1999, as the Kargil War intensified and Pakistani forces occupied strategic positions across unforgiving mountain terrain, the Indian Army faced an unprecedented challenge. With the battle escalating and the stakes higher than ever, the Indian Air Force was called upon to support the mission, an untold chapter of the Kargil War. Directed by Oni Sen, the series stars an ensemble cast featuring Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin, and Amrita Bagchi, among others.
Hamnet
Release Date: August 7
Platform: Lionsgate Play
Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, Hamnet is directed by Chloe Zhao and stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Set in 16th-century England, the historical drama imagines the life of William Shakespeare’s family, focusing on the death of his 11-year-old son, Hamnet, and its profound impact on Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes.
Vadhandhi Season 2
Release Date: August 7
Platform: Prime Video
The acclaimed Tamil crime thriller returns with a new chapter. Created by Andrew Louis, Vadhandhi follows a police investigation that spirals into a web of rumours, conflicting narratives and hidden secrets. The latest instalment introduces a fresh mystery while continuing the franchise’s exploration of how gossip and public perception can distort the truth.
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