Entertainment
oi-Prakash KL
May’s
third
week
is
a
treat
for
OTT
lovers,
with
a
wave
of
fresh
releases
across
languages
and
genres.
From
Tamil
thrillers
and
Malayalam
black
comedies
to
sci-fi
animations
and
international
dramas,
streaming
platforms
like
Netflix,
Prime
Video,
Zee5,
JioHotstar,
SonyLIV,
and
more
are
rolling
out
a
packed
lineup.
Here’s
a
curated
language-wise
guide
to
help
you
pick
what
to
watch
this
weekend.
HINDI
Bhool
Chuk
Maaf
Genre:
Sci-Fi
Romantic
Comedy
Cast:
Rajkummar
Rao,
Wamiqa
Gabbi,
Seema
Pahwa
Director:
Karan
Sharma
Streaming
on:
Amazon
Prime
Video
Release
Date:
May
16
Synopsis:
A
quirky
tale
of
love
and
second
chances,
this
film
explores
the
collision
of
science
fiction
with
everyday
romance.
Rao
and
Gabbi’s
chemistry
adds
charm
to
a
story
set
against
a
speculative
backdrop.
Hai
Junoon!
Dream.
Dare.
Dominate.
Genre:
Musical
Drama
Cast:
Neil
Nitin
Mukesh,
Jacqueline
Fernandez
Director:
Abhishek
Sharma
Streaming
on:
JioHotstar
Release
Date:
May
16
Synopsis:
This
vibrant
musical
follows
two
ambitious
artists
chasing
dreams
and
fighting
inner
battles,
set
to
a
powerful
musical
backdrop.
ENGLISH
/
INTERNATIONAL
Love,
Death
and
Robots:
Volume
4
Genre:
Adult
Animated
Anthology
Streaming
on:
Netflix
Release
Date:
May
15
Cast:
Kevin
Hart,
John
Boyega,
Dan
Stevens
Synopsis:
The
award-winning
anthology
returns
with
more
dystopian
tales
blending
sci-fi,
surrealism,
and
satire
–
each
episode
a
stand-alone
masterpiece.
Overcompensating
Genre:
Comedy
Creator/Lead:
Benito
Skinner
Streaming
on:
Amazon
Prime
Video
Release
Date:
May
15
Synopsis:
A
former
football
player
questions
his
identity
and
finds
unexpected
friendship
in
this
coming-of-age
comedy
about
acceptance
and
connection.
American
Manhunt:
Osama
bin
Laden
Genre:
Documentary
Streaming
on:
Netflix
Release
Date:
May
14
Synopsis:
A
gripping
deep
dive
into
the
CIA’s
manhunt
for
the
world’s
most
wanted
terrorist,
with
exclusive
footage
and
interviews.
Wolf
Man
Genre:
Horror
Cast:
Christopher
Abbott,
Julia
Garner
Streaming
on:
JioHotstar
Release
Date:
May
16
Synopsis:
A
chilling
horror
drama
that
unfolds
inside
a
farmhouse
under
siege
by
an
invisible
predator-and
an
internal
transformation
that
is
far
more
terrifying.
Murderbot
Genre:
Sci-Fi
Thriller
Streaming
on:
Apple
TV+
Release
Date:
May
16
Synopsis:
A
rogue
security
robot
hacks
its
own
programming
to
become
self-aware,
but
continues
its
mission
in
secret
while
struggling
with
morality
and
freedom.
TAMIL
Nesippaya
Genre:
Romantic
Thriller
Streaming
on:
Lionsgate
Play
Release
Date:
May
16
Synopsis:
When
Diya
is
accused
of
murder,
Arjun
is
pulled
back
into
a
love
story
shadowed
by
secrets
and
betrayal.
An
emotional
rollercoaster
awaits.
Gangers
Genre:
Action
Comedy
Director:
Sundar
C
Streaming
on:
Amazon
Prime
Video
Release
Date:
May
15
Synopsis:
After
a
successful
theatrical
run,
this
fun-packed
gangster
comedy
makes
its
digital
debut.
Ten
Hours
Genre:
Crime
Thriller
Streaming
on:
Sun
NXT
Cast:
Sibi
Sathyaraj,
Gajaraj,
Dileepan
Synopsis:
A
gripping
thriller
that
unfolds
over
ten
tense
hours
involving
cops,
crime,
and
survival.
Am
Ah
(Dubbed
from
Malayalam)
Genre:
Drama
Streaming
on:
Sun
NXT
Cast:
Dileesh
Pothan,
Devadarshini
Chetan
Synopsis:
A
deeply
human
tale
of
relationships
and
regrets,
now
available
for
Tamil
audiences.
MALAYALAM
Maranamass
Genre:
Black
Comedy
Cast:
Basil
Joseph,
Babu
Antony
Streaming
on:
SonyLIV
Release
Date:
May
15
Synopsis:
When
a
bizarre
string
of
murders
disrupts
a
sleepy
Kerala
village,
all
eyes
turn
to
the
eccentric
Luke
PP.
A
darkly
hilarious
ride
through
rural
chaos.
Iyer
in
Arabia
Genre:
Drama
Director:
M.A.
Nishad
Cast:
Mukesh,
Urvashi,
Shine
Tom
Chacko
Streaming
on:
Sun
NXT
Release
Date:
May
16
Synopsis:
A
cultural
collision
in
a
foreign
land
brings
comedic
chaos
and
heartfelt
lessons
in
this
ensemble
family
drama.
TELUGU
Anaganaga
Genre:
Social
Drama
Cast:
Sumanth
Akkineni,
Kajal
Chowdary
Streaming
on:
ETV
Win,
OTTplay
Premium
Release
Date:
May
15
Synopsis:
A
schoolteacher’s
revolutionary
ideas
clash
with
personal
crises
in
this
heartfelt
education-themed
story.
Sundaram
Gadi
Prema
Katha
Genre:
Romantic
Drama
Streaming
on:
ETV
Win
Cast:
Ankit
Koyya,
Lasya
Bhavana
Synopsis:
A
youthful
romance
caught
between
passion,
expectations,
and
the
pressures
of
modern
love.
KANNADA
Agnyathavasi
Genre:
Crime
Drama
Director:
Janardhan
Chikkanna
Cast:
Rangayana
Raghu,
Siddu
Moolimani
Streaming
on:
Zee5
Release
Date:
May
16
(Tentative)
Synopsis:
A
mysterious
murder
in
a
quiet
town
triggers
a
complex
investigation
led
by
a
seasoned
cop
in
this
edge-of-the-seat
whodunnit.
KOREAN
(K-DRAMA)
Dear
Hongrang
Genre:
Historical
Mystery
Cast:
Lee
Jae-wook,
Jo
Bo-ah
Streaming
on:
Netflix
Release
Date:
May
16
Synopsis:
A
long-lost
brother
returns
after
12
years,
but
something
about
him
doesn’t
sit
right
with
his
sister.
A
historical
drama
packed
with
intrigue
and
familial
secrets.
Whether
you’re
in
the
mood
for
suspense,
sentiment,
satire,
or
supernatural
thrillers,
this
week’s
OTT
releases
have
something
for
everyone.
