OTT Releases of the Week: From ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2 to ‘Rao Bahadur’, New Movies and Shows Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and More

Streaming platforms have refreshed their content catalogues for the weekend with a varied lineup of films and television series arriving on Friday, July 31. Subscribers across major services including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, SonyLIV, and Lionsgate Play will have access to new animated titles, regional psychological dramas, survival thrillers, and international romance releases. OTT Releases of the Week on Netflix and Prime Video: ‘Bhooth Bangla’, ‘Michael’, ‘Karuppu’, ‘Raakh’, ‘Sweet Magnolias: Season 5’ and More.

Friday OTT Releases (July 31)

This week's digital releases span multiple genres and regional languages, catering to diverse audience preferences. Headline titles include the return of critically acclaimed animated franchises alongside theatrical-to-digital transitions from regional cinema and global drama premieres.

‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2

The animated noir series Batman: Caped Crusader returns for its second season on Amazon Prime Video. Developed by Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves, the 10-episode instalment continues its 1940s-style reimagining of Gotham City. The story follows Bruce Wayne navigating deeper political corruption and crime while confronting updated renditions of classic villains, including the Joker and the Riddler.

‘Balan: The Boy’

Directed by Chidambaram and written by Jithu Madhavan, the Malayalam psychological survival drama Balan: The Boy is now streaming on ZEE5. The narrative centres on a young boy searching for his missing mother, who lived under changing identities to protect them from a troubled past. The film explores themes of family secrecy, isolation, and survival. It is available with audio options in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

‘Chum’

Lionsgate Play has premiered Chum, a survival thriller starring Alice Eve and Eric Michael Cole. The plot follows a couple whose destination wedding trip to Malta turns precarious when a Great White Shark attacks their private boat. The narrative escalates when a local fisherman who offers assistance turns out to pose an additional threat, forcing the protagonists to navigate dual dangers at sea.

‘The Legend of Karna’

SonyLIV has launched The Legend of Karna, an animated mythological drama retelling events from the Mahabharata. The series traces the arc of Karna from his origins in a charioteer's household to his emergence as a key warrior. The narrative focuses on his allegiances, battlefield expertise, and the social barriers he faced throughout his life.

‘Rao Bahadur’

Following its theatrical run earlier this month, the Telugu psychological dark comedy Rao Bahadur is now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Venkatesh Maha and starring Satyadev, the film revolves around an ageing aristocrat consumed by suspicions regarding his late son's parentage. His obsession drives him to uncover long-buried secrets within his ancestral estate. The film is available in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Dulquer Salmaan Turns 43: Mammootty Kampany Celebrates 'Mollywood Prince's' Birthday With Heartwarming Photo Alongside Mammukka (View Post).

‘The Vacation Principle’

The Vacation Principle, a Japanese romantic drama starring Kanna Hashimoto and Chae Jong-hyeop, has debuted on streaming platforms. The storyline follows Midori, a woman who retreats to her late grandmother's seaside home after losing her job. Her interactions with the property's caretaker, Nishigami, form the basis of a quiet personal recovery and romantic development.

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