Peacemaker Season 2, Nobody 2, Maa: OTT and theatre releases this week | August 18 – 24

The second season of James Gunn’s DC Comics-based series Peacemaker will premiere on JioHotstar this week. Meanwhile, Bob Odenkirk reprises his role as government assassin Hutch Mansell in Nobody 2. Take a look at all the other releases coming up this week:

OTT RELEASES

Peacemaker Season 2

Streaming platform: JioHotstar

Release date: August 21

The consequences of killing Rick Flag when he was part of the Suicide Squad creep back to Chris Smith/the Peacemaker as his father, Rick Flag Sr., hunts him down to avenge his death. Meanwhile, Chris comes into possession of a device that grants him access to alternate universes. Created by James Gunn, the series stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee.

Maa

Streaming platform: Netflix

Release date: August 22

Ambika, a fierce mother, ends up in the dark and mysterious town of Chandanpur with her daughter, where evil forces are at work. On discovering that young girls go missing in the village every year, she does whatever it takes to protect her daughter from being captured by the forces or taken as a sacrifice by the villagers. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film stars Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Jitin Gulati, and Yaaneea Bharadwaj.

Maareesan

Streaming platform: Netflix

Release date: August 22

Dhaya is a smooth-talking thief who pretends to be kind and trustworthy in order to rob Velayudham, an unsuspecting old man. But when he discovers that Velayudham suffers from Alzheimer's and has forgotten important aspects of his life—including his ATM pin—Dhaya’s plans take a drastic turn. Directed by Sudheesh Sankar, the film features Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, and Sithara.

Thalaivan Thalaivii

Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video

Release date: August 22

Small-time village restaurateur Aagasaveeran and his spirited food-loving wife, Perarasi, find their marriage constantly interrupted by clashing egos and humorous misunderstandings. Directed by Pandiraj, the film features Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, Yogi Babu, Roshini Haripriyan, and Deepa Shankar.

Soothravakyam

Streaming platform: Lionsgate Play

Release date: August 21

This Malayalam drama centres on Circle Inspector Christo Xavier and his station, with events unfolding that hint at mystery and suspense. Directed by Eugien Jos Chirammel, the film stars Shine Tom Chacko, Srikanth Kandragula, Vincy Aloshious, Deepak Parambol, and Divya M. Nair.

THEATRE RELEASES

Nobody 2

Release date: August 22

Embarking on a different kind of mission, Hutch Mansell lays down his guns to better his relationship with his family. What starts as a fun vacation turns disastrous as he finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt cop, cunning crime boss, and ruthless theme-park operator. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, the film stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, Colin Hanks, and RZA.

Thalavara

Release date: August 22

After years of being mocked for his vitiligo, Jyothish finds love in his small town, but his lover’s family rebukes his physical appearance. However, that does not stop him from proving he is more than just his condition while also chasing bigger dreams. Directed by Akhil Anilkumar, the film stars Arjun Ashokan, Revathi Sharma, Ashokan, Sarath Sabha, and Abhiram Radhakrishnan.

Bring Her Back

Release date: August 22

Andy and Piper are placed with a foster mother, Laura, after the death of their father. The siblings grow suspicious of Laura, who lost a daughter of her own, as she performs a ritual on their foster brother, Oliver. Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, the film stars Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally Hawkins, and Sally-Anne Upton.

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