If your watchlist is looking dusty and your nights are spiraling into the same old reruns, stop right there. The new OTT releases this week (July 21–27) are here to shake things up with everything from laugh riots to epic fantasy throwdowns. Happy Gilmore 2 returns with dad energy, Sandman dives into dreamland chaos, and Sarzameen blends patriotism with family drama.
Want more? There’s Novocaine turning pain into power, Saunkan Saunkanay 2 bringing desi drama with a global twist, and Rangeen splashing bold colors on the small screen.
From thrillers that’ll raise your pulse to comedies that’ll wreck your abs, this week’s OTT drop is loaded. Let’s break it down.
Top 10 New OTT Releases this week, July 21 – 27, 2025
1. Happy Gilmore 2 – Netflix – July 25
Plot: 30 years later, Happy Gilmore 2 sees the iconic golfer return—not for glory, but to support his daughter’s dream of becoming a ballerina. Now older and more rough around the edges, Happy faces faster competition, constant media noise, and the reality of his own physical limits. Thrown into a high-paced, flashier golf world, Happy faces off with old rivals and gets help from the most unlikely misfits. With heartfelt moments, wild humor, and throwbacks fans will love, the sequel delivers a fresh yet nostalgic take on redemption and second chances.
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald
2. The Sandman Season 2: Volume 2 – Netflix – July 24
Plot: The Sandman: Season 2 Volume 2 picks up with Dream reeling from his journey to mend the fractured Dreaming. Now pulled into a darker, ancient realm, Morpheus is forced to face the haunting consequences of his past as the merciless Kindly Ones rise to seek retribution. As reality blurs and loyalties shift, familiar figures like Desire, Death, and Delirium emerge, alongside wildcards like Loki and the resurrected Corinthian. With the Dreaming on the brink of collapse, Dream must reckon with divine vengeance, unravel family ties, and the ghosts of choices long buried.
Genre: Fantasy | Drama
Cast: Tom Sturridge, Mason Alexander Park, Boyd Holbrook, Mason Alexander Park
3. Rangeen – Amazon Prime Video – July 25
Plot: When Adarsh uncovers his wife Naina’s secret life of booking escorts behind his back, his world shatters. But instead of walking away, he makes a shocking move: he becomes a gigolo himself. What follows is a bizarre, emotional, and often hilarious dive into the world of paid companionship. As Adarsh takes on new identities and navigates his crumbling marriage, Rangeen explores modern masculinity, betrayal, and personal reinvention with both edge and empathy.
Genre: Comedy | Drama
Cast: Viineet Kumar Singh, Rajshri Deshpande, Taaruk Raina, Sheeba Chaddha
4. Washington Black – JioHotstar – July 23
Plot: Based on the bestselling novel, this powerful drama follows an 11-year-old slave boy who escapes a Barbados sugar plantation and ends up on a globe-trotting journey through science, invention, and identity. It’s an emotional rollercoaster blending history, coming-of-age, and steampunk adventure.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Ernest Kingsley Jr., Tom Ellis, Sterling K. Brown
5. Sarzameen – JioHotstar – July 25
Plot: Sarzameen follows Colonel Vijay Menon (Prithviraj Sukumaran), a seasoned military officer whose life takes a personal hit when his son, Harman (Ibrahim Ali Khan), drifts into dangerous extremist territory. Set in the politically charged landscape of Kashmir, the story blends intense action with emotional fractures at home. Kajol plays Meera, a mother stuck between loyalty to her nation and desperation to protect her child. As loyalties shift and battle lines blur, Sarzameen explores how far one will go when both blood and country are on the line.
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Ibrahim Ali Khan
6. Ronth – JioHotstar – July 22
Plot: Set entirely over one night, this Malayalam thriller follows a rookie cop on his first solo duty. What starts as a quiet night shift turns into a spiraling mystery involving an escaped convict, a missing child, and a hidden past. Ronth is lean, tense, and relentlessly paced.
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Roshan Mathew, Dileesh Pothan
7. Novocaine – Amazon Prime Video – July 25
Plot: Novocaine follows Nate Caine, a soft-spoken bank worker living with a rare condition—he can’t feel pain. But when a violent robbery leads to the abduction of his colleague, Sherry, Nate is forced into action. What he once considered a lifelong curse suddenly becomes an unexpected advantage. With help from his oddball internet friend Roscoe, and hot on the trail of dangerous criminal Simon, Nate finds himself in a risky rescue mission, one that pushes his limits even if he can’t feel them.
Genre: Action
Cast: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Jacob Batalon
8. Tin Soldier – Amazon Prime Video – July 26
Plot: A dark military drama with echoes of John Wick. De Niro leads a rogue militia brainwashing veterans, while Foxx plays an ex-operative sent to infiltrate. Loaded with stylized action, gritty themes, and covert warfare, Tin Soldier is explosive both visually and morally.
Genre: Action | Thriller
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Robert De Niro, Scott Eastwood
9. Mandala Murders – Netflix – July 24
Plot: A Hindi crime-thriller series based on a chilling real case. A serial killer leaves behind ancient mandala patterns at every crime scene. The investigation dives into symbolism, trauma, and the murky corners of faith. Vaani Kapoor plays a gritty cop with her own demons.
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Vaani Kapoor, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Surveen Chawla
10. Saunkan Saunkanay 2 – ZEE5 – July 25
Plot: Saunkan Saunkne 2 turns up the chaos as Nirmal finds himself stuck between his two feuding wives’ sisters, Naseeb and Kirna. Their home is already a riot of drama, but things spiral hilariously out of control when Nirmal’s mother brings in an unexpected guest: a stylish Italian woman, also played by Sargun Mehta. As cultural confusion meets family friction, the sisters are forced to team up against the new arrival—only to discover she’s learning their desi ways faster than they expected.
Genre: Punjabi | Comedy | Drama | Romance
Cast: Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira
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