OTT Releases This Week: The month of May brings more exciting new Hindi web series, English documentaries, and movies like Kathal, Agent, Modern Love Chennai, and others to the OTT. From comedy dramas to biographical films, there is something for everyone to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, Hulu, Zee5, Disney Plus Hotstar, and others. So grab your favorite snacks and add these web shows and movies to your watch list and begin binge-watching.
Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery, starring Sanya Malhotra, Rajpal Yadav and Anant Joshi, is a quirky comedy by Ektaa Kapoor and Oscar winner filmmaker Guneet Monga. The film is about two missing jackfruits. Sanya's character has been entrusted with the investigation of the 'crime'. Rajpal Yadav, who essays a snoopy journalist, climbs over the wall of a crime scene only to be dealt in a quirky way by Sanya Malhotra's cop. The film also stars Vijay Raaz, Anantvijay Joshi and Neha Saraf.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: May 19, 2023
Directed by: Yashowardhan Mishra
Language: Hindi
Modern Love: Chennai
Modern Love Chennai is the third Indian adaptation of the 'Modern Love Franchise'. It is a bouquet of six stories offering a glimpse of the soul of Chennai, its unique terrains and diverse inhabitants. It features an ensemble cast comprised of Sanjula Sarathi, Srikrishna Dayal, Chu Khoy Sheng, Ashok Selvan, T. J. Bhanu, Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, Vasundhara, Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, Pawan Alex, Aniiruth Kanakarajan, Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, Vijayalakshmi, Wamiqa and PB.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: May 18, 2023
Directed by: Bharathiraja, Raju Murugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Balaji Sakthivel, Akshay Sundher, Thiagarajan Kumararaja
Language: Tamil
Agent
After a box office crash, Akhil Akkineni's movie Agent is ready for an OTT release. After enduring multiple delays before its release on April 28, 2023, the film failed to make a mark and turned out to be a flop. The tElugu-language spy action thriller featured Mammootty, Dino Morea, Sakshi Vaidya, and Vikramjeet Virk.
OTT Platform: SonyLIV
Release Date: May 19, 2023
Directed by: Surender Reddy
Language: Telugu
Yeh Meri Family 2
Yeh Meri Family 2 marks the OTT debut of TV actress Juhi Parmar. The Hindi web series shows a walk down memory lane, set in the 1990s era in Lucknow and captures the essence of nostalgia with radio transistors, newspaperman, TV cable, two-wheelers, playing ludo with family and making the small moments count. The story revolves around the Awasthi family and is narrated by 15-year-old Ritika (Hetal Gada) and the entire show is captured from her point of view.
OTT Platform: Amazon miniTV
Release Date: May 19, 2023
Directed by: Mandar Kurundkar
Language: Hindi
Nacho Season 1
Exploring the inception of the adult film industry in Spain, Nacho takes you through the story of Nacho Vidal, the legendary Spanish star and his claim to fame. Exploring Spain’s adult industry and the masterminds behind it, the series starring Martiño Rivas, María de Nati, Andrés Velencoso, Pepa Charro El and Miriam Giovanelli follows the often foreshadowed industry come to light in the most dramatic fashion. The unique storyline and phenomenal cast are sure to offer some much-needed insight into a world loved by all but acknowledged by none.
OTT Platform: Lionsgate Play
Release Date: May 19, 2023
Directed by: Teresa Fernández-Valdés, Gema R. Neira, Diego Sotelo
Language: English
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
The biographical documentary of Anna Nicole Smith is said to be a deep dive into her controversial life. The official synopsis reads, "From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her." She was a pop culture icon and a must-watch.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: May 16, 2023
Directed by: Teresa Fernández-Valdés, Gema R. Neira, Diego Sotelo
Language: English
High Desert
Comedy TV series High Desert follows the story of Peggy Newman, a former addict who starts a new life as a private investigator, as she investigates the death of her mother, who lived in the tiny desert town of Yucca Valley, California. It stars Patricia Arquette, Matt Dillon, Rupert Friend, Weruche Opia, and Brad Garrett.
OTT Platform: Apple TV+
Release Date: May 17, 2023
Directed by: Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe-House
Language: English
Maruti Nagar Police Station
Maruti Nagar Police Station is an engaging Tamil crime thriller film that follows the story of four close friends seeking revenge for the murder of their friend. The film raises questions of justice and morality as they hatch an intelligent plan to take down an accomplice of the notorious Don Naga. But the friends find themselves amid a larger conspiracy when unexpected events occur. Produced, directed, and written by Kannada filmmaker Dayal Padmanabhan, the film is set to premiere on May 19th, featuring Varalakshmi Sarathkumar and Aarav in the lead role. This film also marks the Tamil OTT debut of Varalakshmi Sarathkumar.
OTT Platform: Aha
Release Date: May 19, 2023
Directed by: Dayal Padmanabhan
Language: Tamil
Ant-man and The Wasp: Quantumania
After ruling the box office, Paul Rudd's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is ready for an OTT release. Rudd's Scott Lang strikes a deal with the multiverse-hopping villain Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, as he seeks to recoup the five years he lost during the blip in 'Avengers: Endgame'
OTT Platform: Disney Plus Hotstar
Release Date: May 17, 2023
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Language: English
Happy Binge watching!
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