August 2026 has brought an exciting mix of Indian and international movies to Netflix India. From romance and action to crime thrillers, mysteries, animation and documentaries, there is something for every kind of viewer.
Whether you want a big Bollywood entertainer like Alpha or Cocktail 2, a gripping thriller like The Whisper Man, or a regional favourite like Idhayam Murali, this month’s watchlist has plenty to offer.
Here is our complete August Stream-List of movies to watch on Netflix India right now.
1. Newton’s 3rd Law
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Duration: 2 hours 18 minutes
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Rajesh Karna
Cast: Sumanth, Jagapathi Babu, Ravi Varma, Abhinaya, Srinivas Avasarala
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
An investigation into a double murder from 1999 uncovers unexpected connections between a complicated group of people. As the investigation moves forward, secrets and hidden motives begin to emerge.
2. The Last House
IMDb Rating: 5.5/10
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: Louis Leterrier
Cast: Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Riley Chung
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
A family of four suddenly finds itself trapped inside its own home with no way out. As resources begin to run low, they must uncover the mystery behind the threat keeping them trapped.
3. The Ribbon Hero
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Yûki Igarashi
Cast: Saya, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Ren Hanami
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
After the monstrous Nergal destroys her homeland, Princess Sapphire arrives in a new kingdom and begins a fight to protect it. The animated adventure follows her transformation into the Ribbon Hero.
4. Main Vaapas Aaunga
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Duration: 2 hours 47 minutes
Genre: Period Drama, Romance, Drama, History
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
Rooted in the emotional impact of Partition, the story explores love, separation, memory and the meaning of home. A family’s journey across generations is shaped by a love story left unfinished in the past.
5. Cocktail 2
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Homi Adajania
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
After years together, Diya and Kunal’s relationship is shaken when Ally enters their lives. What begins as a plan soon turns into a complicated mix of friendship, love and unexpected emotions.
6. Don’t Say Good Luck
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes
Genre: Drama, Musical
Director: Julia Hart
Cast: Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
Sophie is ready to take centre stage after landing the lead role in her high school musical. However, an unexpected crisis at home forces her to deal with challenges far bigger than anything happening on stage.
7. My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me
IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Director: Marco Petry
Cast: Kostja Ullmann, David Kross, Janina Uhse
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
Olli believes his best friend Matze has changed after falling in love with a new girlfriend. Worried that their friendship and planned world trip are falling apart, he decides to interfere—with chaotic results.
8. Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Duration: 2 hours 6 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Elan
Cast: Elan, Saanve Megghana, Radikaa Sarathkumar, M.S. Bhaskar, Yogi Babu
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
Influencer Pavi refuses to leave her family home after marriage, so her husband Elan moves in instead. Their unconventional arrangement leads to family chaos, cultural clashes and a fresh take on married life.
9. Alpha
IMDb Rating: 3.0/10
Duration: 2 hours 21 minutes
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Spy
Director: Shiv Rawail
Cast: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
A revenge-driven young woman discovers hidden truths about her past while pursuing a dangerous mission. She is eventually forced to confront a powerful enemy in a high-stakes action showdown.
10. The Whisper Man
IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes
Genre: Crime, Drama, Psychological Thriller
Director: James Ashcroft
Cast: Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Keaton
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
A grieving father and his young son move to a town haunted by the crimes of a notorious serial killer known as the Whisper Man. When the past appears to resurface, an old investigation takes a terrifying new turn.
11. The Secret Woman
IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
Duration: 1 hour 58 minutes
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg
Cast: Natalie Madueño, Claes Bang, Pål Sverre Hagen, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
A woman with amnesia discovers that she has another identity, a family and ties to a powerful shipping empire. Returning to her former life, she tries to uncover why she disappeared and what really happened in her past.
12. The Last Salute: A Love Letter to MiG-21
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes
Genre: Military Documentary, Documentary
Director: Kushal Srivastava
Cast: Sharad Kelkar
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
This documentary explores the final chapter of the MiG-21 in the Indian Air Force. Through the stories of generations of fighter pilots, it looks at the aircraft’s lasting place in India’s military aviation history.
13. Gatta Kusthi 2
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Duration: 2 hours 34 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport
Director: Chella Ayyavu
Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Karunas, Zara Zyanna
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
After supporting his wife’s wrestling career, Veera faces new challenges involving parenting, public criticism and his marriage. As his family life becomes more complicated, he must find a way to hold everything together.
14. Idhayam Murali
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Genre: Coming-of-Age, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Aakash Baskaran
Cast: Atharvaa Murali, Preity Mukhundhan, Fahadh Faasil
OTT Platform: Netflix
About the Movie
A young man looks back on the missed chances and relationships that shaped his life. As he navigates love and unspoken emotions, he discovers that some feelings remain long after life has moved on.
Final Thoughts
Netflix India’s August 2026 lineup brings together a wide variety of stories from India and around the world. The list includes large-scale action films, emotional romances, regional cinema, animated adventures, psychological thrillers and documentaries.
If you’re looking for something new to stream, The Whisper Man and Newton’s 3rd Law are strong picks for thriller fans, while Main Vaapas Aaunga and Idhayam Murali offer more emotional storytelling. For viewers looking for lighter entertainment, Pyaar Prema Kalyanam and My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me are worth adding to the watchlist.
So, what are you watching first?
References
- Netflix India — Official title pages and streaming information.
Netflix India - Netflix Tudum — New on Netflix in August 2026 — Official August 2026 release information for international Netflix titles.
- IMDb — Ratings, runtime, genres, cast and director information for individual titles, including Newton’s 3rd Law, The Last House, Cocktail 2, Alpha, Gatta Kusthi 2, Idhayam Murali and other films listed in this article.
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