Friday OTT & Theatre Releases: ‘Param Sundari’ Arriving in Theatres, While Big Titles Arrive on OTT This Week
Mumbai, 28th August 2025: Fridays always bring a mix of excitement and anticipation for both filmmakers and audiences. While makers anxiously await box office verdicts, fans remain glued to their screens for announcements and new releases. The final week of August 2025 promises to keep cinephiles busy, with big theatrical and OTT premieres lined up.
Theatrical Releases
Param Sundari
After multiple delays since July, Param Sundari starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra is finally hitting theatres this Friday. Expected to pull large crowds, the film releases amid much anticipation following back-to-back blockbusters like Coolie and War 2.
Parineeta (Re-release)
Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan’s musical drama Parineeta is making a comeback on the big screen, coinciding with Param Sundari. Originally released in June 2005, the film had grossed ₹32.63 crore at the box office. The re-release will test whether nostalgia can draw audiences back to cinemas.
OTT Releases on August 29
Atomic: One Hell of a Ride (Jio Hotstar)
A gripping thriller about drug smugglers Max and JJ, who get entangled in a dangerous uranium trafficking mission across the Middle East and North Africa, while being chased by CIA, MI6, and rival forces.
Better Man (Lionsgate Play)
The much-awaited biopic on British pop star Robbie Williams explores his journey from boy band fame in Take That to solo stardom, while battling fame, addiction, and personal struggles. Jono Davies plays the lead role.
Shodha (ZEE5)
A Kannada psychological thriller series about a lawyer whose life spirals into chaos after his wife goes missing. Starring Pawan Kumar, Siri Ravikumar, and Arun Sagar, the six-episode drama promises suspense and mind games.
Metro…In Dino (Netflix)
Released in theatres on July 4, the Aditya Roy Kapur–Sara Ali Khan starrer failed to make a big mark at the box office. Now streaming on Netflix, this romantic drama featuring Pankaj Tripathi and Konkona Sen Sharma will attempt to find a wider audience.
Songs of Paradise (Prime Video)
Featuring Saba Azad as younger Noor Begum and veteran actress Soni Razdan, this film blends music, culture, and personal journeys. The Prime Video original highlights Kashmir’s rich musical legacy.
Love Untangled (Netflix)
A Korean romantic drama based on a true incident from 1998 in Busan. The film follows 19-year-old Park Se Ri, who struggles with identity and love while preparing to confess her feelings to Kim Yong.
