Sunday is here, and it’s the time to binge-watch on some great OTT releases. It is interesting to note that the latest movie and show releases in May are packed with different genres that would surely leave you craving to watch more content. The weekend is here, and if you are a fan of Hindi movies, shows, documentaries or even South Indian movies for that matter, there is content for all.
An ideal Sunday at home should be filled with entertainment. The list of movies and shows has the dash of chills, thrills and jaw-dropping twists. With OTT platforms now offering a wide genre of content, there is a movie, show for every mood that has a unique storytelling approach. Without further delay, have a look at the binge-worthy movies, web shows that you can watch with a tub of popcorn in your room.
Watch Hunt– a mysteriously chilling movie
Hunt had a theatrical release in 2024, and had Bhavana, Renji Panicker and Chandhunadh. The movie was released on ManoramaMax on May 23, 2025 and has been directed by Shaji Kailas. The movie has been penned by Nikhil Anand. In the movie, Bhavna plays ‘Keerthi’, who is a forensic expert and is investigating a spine chilling mysterious case. What ‘Keerthi’ thought was a murder turns into a paranormal activity as ‘Keerthi’ comes to know that the victim, Dr Sara, had passed away years back. ‘Keerthi’ is clueless related to the victim’s past, and the film navigates between logic and supernatural elements. If you want to have a chilling Sunday, then this psychological thriller is a must-watch.
Our Unwritten Seoul- A Korean drama on deception
Our Unwritten Seoul was released on May 24, 2025, and the Korean drama has a stellar cast of Park Bo Young, Park Jin Young, and Ryu Kyung Soo. The themes in the Korean drama revolve around deception and family relationships. If you are a K-drama fan, then this story is for you as it revolves around the lives of two sisters who are living their lives. There is a twist in the tale when these identical twins decide to swap their identities. The drama series showcases their journey towards navigating life, relations, and also understanding themselves.
Abhilasham– an emotional narrative on love and buried emotions
It was on May 23, 2025, when Saiju Kurup and Tanvi Ram’s Abhilasham aired on Amazon Prime Video. Sajju’s romantic performance is noteworthy, and the central character of the movie is ‘Abhilash Kumar’ a.k.a Sajju. He is seen channelling his feelings for ‘Sherin’, his friend from childhood. The narrative of the movie is emotional and explores relations and challenges that people face in relationships after life changes take place. If you reside outside India, then you can watch the movie on Simply South.
Fear Street: Prom Queen is a cult classic horror franchise
Fear Street: Prom Queen has streamed on Netflix on May 23, 2025, and has been inspired by the 1992 novel named, The Prom Queen. The plot of the story revolves around the glamorous girls of Shadyside High who are all waiting to take charge of the prom queen crown. Now there is a new contender who joins in the competition, and the race for the crown turns crazy as one by one, everyone starts to disappear. The stellar cast includes India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, and David Iacono, and the drama has an element of teenage thrill and spine-tingling suspense.
Heartbeat Season 2 is back with a bang
It was on May 22, 2025, when medical drama Heartbeat came out with its next season on JioHotstar. Just like most of the medical dramas, Heartbeat’s focus is also on the personal as well as professional lives of interns in the surgical department, resident doctors who are a part of the fictional RK Multispeciality Hospital. The Tamil origin series is available in Hindi as well as Telugu and features Deepa Balu, Anumol, Charukesh, Amit Bhargav.
What are your views on this week’s OTT movie and show releases of May 2025?
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