May marks as a month full of entertainment and there are many new options of series and movies to make your second week of May entertaining. While streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+Hotstar bring a diverse lineup of new movies and shows, theaters are also geared up for your entertainment. From Taj: Reign of Revenge to Love Again, scroll through the compiled list of the latest shows and movies releasing in the second week of May.
10 New Released Movies and Series On OTT Platforms
1. Taj: Reign of Revenge
Release Date: 12th May
Platform: Zee5
The creators of Taj: Divided by Blood left off the first season on a cliffhanger. However, the period drama returns with an exciting new season about Mughal emperor Akbar and his sons, Salim, Murad, and Daniyal. Featured by Naseeruddin Shah, Aashim Gulati, Sandhya Mridul, Rahul Bose, and others. The second part (Taj: Reign of Revenge) will continue where the first one left off, focusing on the calamities that befell the Mughal empire.
2. Crater
Release Date: 12th May
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
The upcoming Disney+ Hotstar film Crater is directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez and centers on Caleb Channing (Russell-Bailey), who is about to be moved to a new planet following his father’s death. However, Channing and his friends embark on an adventurous endeavor to fulfill his father’s final wish before they leave.
3. Chatrapathi
Release Date: 12th May
Platform: Theatre
South actor Bellamkonda Sreenivas will make her Bollywood debut in Chatrapathi. A revamp of SS Rajamouli’s Telugu film with a similar title, the film’s plot revolves around a man who chooses to speak loudly and battle for the privileges of the mistreated. However, the situation becomes more complicated when his stepbrother enters his life. Nushrratt Bharuccha will also play an important part in the upcoming Bollywood film.
4. Dahaad
Release Date: 12th May
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Dahaad is about a police officer, played by Sonakshi Sinha, who is given the case of women killing themselves in public restrooms. It is set in a small Rajasthani village. The story takes an amazing turn when her examinations uncover that these passings were not suicides but rather kills. Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, Sohum Shah, and Vijay Varma star in the series, which was created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. This week’s long and exciting list of new OTT releases includes an intriguing option you should watch.
5. Jogira Sara Ra Ra
Release Date: 12th May
Platform: Theatre
This week, Kushan Nandy’s Jogira Sara Ra Ra, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma in the lead roles, opens in theaters. The story follows a successful matchmaker whose life turns unexpectedly when he falls in love with a woman while trying to solve a complicated problem.
6. The Light In Your Eyes
Release Date: 10th May
Platform: MX Player
MX Player has released an intriguing series called The Light in Your Eyes, which stars Han Ji-min, Kim Hye-ja, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Son Ho-jun in important roles. The story of a woman who finds a magical watch that allows her to change the passage of time is the show’s focus. However, when she uses it to save her father from a fatal accident, she pays a very high price for changing the time.
7. IB71
Release Date: 12th May
Platform: Theatre
Vidyut Jammwal, known for his high-octane action scenes on screen, plays an undercover spy whose efforts helped our nation during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. a drama with a lot of energy and Anupam Kher in a prominent role.
8. The Muppets Mayhem
Release Date: 10th May
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
On the list of new OTT releases this week, The Muppets Mayhem is an intriguing option that centers on a group of musicians who come together to form The Electric Mayhem Band. Watch the obstacles they face in the music industry as they attempt to record their first studio album.
9. Ultraman Season 3
Release Date: 11th May
Platform: Netflix
The third and final season of Ultraman, the animated series, focuses on Shin Hayata, a superhero who fights dangerous extraterrestrial monsters and aliens that threaten Earth.
10. Love Again
Release Date: 12th May
Platform: Theatre
Love Again, a romantic drama starring Priyanka Chopra and Sam Heughan, is one of many new OTT releases this week. It is scheduled to hit theaters on Friday, May 12, 2023. The main character of the upcoming movie is a woman who keeps sending texts on her fiance’s phone after he died, even though the number has been given to another man. When he decides to find her, the plot takes an interesting turn.
There are many great options to choose from when deciding what to watch this weekend. From historical drama to suspenseful movies, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We hope this curated list helped you find the right watch this weekend.
