5 Films releasing in theaters and web series on OTT this week: Toxic, Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 to Bandar

Whether you are looking to book a seat at the theaters or cozying on your couch for a weekend binge, Hindi cinema has a packed week waiting for you. From high-stakes action thriller, psychological drama to light-hearted comedy, this week offers an ultimate mix of genres. Here is a list of the Hindi films hitting the big screen and web series on digital platforms this week.

5 Films releasing in theaters and web series on OTT this week

1. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups

• Cast: Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi
• Director: Geetu Mohandas
• Genre: Action Thriller
• Release Date: August 26, 2026
• Where to Watch: In Cinemas

 

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is an action thriller co-written and directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film centres on a father-son rivalry. Apart from Yash and Kiara, it stars Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. The cast also includes Akshay Oberoi, Sudev Nair, Amit Tiwari, and others.

The film's background score is composed by Ravi Basrur. The cinematography has been handled by Rajeev Ravi. In addition to its Kannada and English versions, the film will also be released in Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil.

2. Khosla Ka Ghosla 2

• Cast: Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Tara Sharma
• Director: Prashant Bhagia
• Genre: Dark Comedy
• Release Date: August 28, 2026
• Where to Watch: In Cinemas

Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 is all set to bring back the warmth, wit, and wonderfully chaotic world of the Khosla family. This time with a fresh story full of middle-class jugaad, family madness, and everyday absurdities. It recaptures the unmistakable Delhi flavour and grounded humor that made the original a cult favourite, while introducing a new generation, new problems and plenty of old-school Khosla-style chaos.

3. Bandar
 

• Cast: Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Nagesh Bhonsle, Riddhi Sen, Nikhat Khan
• Directors: Anurag Kashyap, Sakshi Mehta
• Genre: Thriller
• Release Date: August 28, 2026
• Where to Watch: ZEE5

Bandar follows Samar Mehra, a 50-year-old former television and pop star, struggling with a fading career. After a messy breakup with his former girlfriend Gayatri, Samar faces a serious allegation against him. He maintains that he is innocent, but the case quickly attracts media attention and turns public opinion against him.

Samar eventually struggles with the harsh conditions and hostility. As his time continues, his focus shifts from clearing his name to simply surviving. The experience gradually strips away his celebrity persona and takes a lasting toll on him. The film ends ambiguously, leaving the truth surrounding the case unresolved while highlighting the profound impact of his experience.

4. Babita Singh Reporting
 

• Cast: Nimisha Sajayan, Barun Sobti, Anshumaan Pushkar
• Director: Ambiecka Pandit
• Genre: Thriller
• Release Date: August 28, 2026
• Where to Watch: Prime Video

Babita Singh Reporting follows Babita Singh, fondly known as Baby (Nimisha Sajayan), a people-pleasing woman who has spent years putting others before herself. When her childhood friend Bansi, played by Barun Sobti, passes away under mysterious circumstances, Baby becomes determined to uncover the truth. However, the search soon takes deeply personal turns, forcing her to confront truths about herself and the people around her. As Baby follows a series of clues, the case takes her closer to a truth she never expected.

5. Chumbak
 

• Cast: Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Manasi Parekh, Sumeet Vyas, Sandeepa Dhar, Sumeet Raghavan, Anant V. Joshi, Amyra Dastur, Delnaaz Irani, Atul Kumar
• Creator: Aatish Kapadia
• Genre: Family Comedy
• Release Date: August 28, 2026
• Where to Watch: Netflix

Five families living side by side in a vibrant Mumbai row-house neighborhood form the plot of this family comedy. Here, no celebration is ever too small, no crisis remains private, and no one believes in waiting for an invitation. Each household comes with its own quirks, secrets, generational clashes and unmistakable personalities.

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