19 Best Releases on OTT from Last Month: May 2023
Some of the most engaging content was released on OTT platforms in May 2023. These recent releases are a mixed bag of emotions that sometimes make you cry uncontrollably or laugh like no one else in the room. And if you’ve missed watching them, you need not worry, as we have curated a list of the 19 best releases on OTT from last month. These movies and shows will take you through every genre you can think of and ensure that you remain thoroughly entertained.
Look at the compilation of last month’s best 19 OTT releases which promise to keep you captivated until the end.
1. Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery | Netflix
Sanya Malhotra starrer is a satirical commentary on the Indian Police and Government. The film has an exceptional supporting cast, including Rajpal Yadav, Gurpal Singh, Vijay Raaz, and Raghubir Yadav. Two missing Kathals (Jackfruits) from an MLA’s garden are giving the entire police system a hard time. Yes, that is the plot of the story. It is so funny that thinking about the film hurts.
After a long wait of 7 months, this highly anticipated movie finally made its way to the OTT platform. The Saif Ali Khan and Hritik Roshan starrer film is a remake of the Tamil version. The cat-and-mouse chase game between a cop and a criminal has plenty of action scenes, emotions, and morals.
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Dahaad marks the official entry of Sonakshi Sinha on OTT. It is the first Indian web series to premiere at the Berlin International film festival. If you love crime thrillers on serial killers, then you should not miss it. The highly acclaimed duo of Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti present to you one of the most mind-boggling crime shows based on the real-life serial killer known as Cyanide Mohan.
4. Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo | Disney + Hotstar
Saas Bahu aur Flamingo stars Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar, and Isha Talwar in prime roles. It uses the theme song of the popular show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, as background music. But there’s a little twist, the Saas and Bahu are no ordinary women; they run a drug cartel together and are not shy of using guns. And Savitri, the matriarch, is on a mission to find the heir to her business.
5. Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway | Netflix
Watch Rani Mukherjee starrer compelling drama, based on the real-life story of an Indian couple in Norway whose children were taken by the Norway Government authorities. The film powerfully shows how a mother will go to any lengths for her kids, and this story captures our hearts with this simple message.
Bhaskar and his friends venture into the dense forest of Arunachal, and Bhaskar gets bitten by an angry wolf. As his friends struggle to find a cure, Bhaskar undergoes unexpected transformations. Watch Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon’s thriller for its superb VFx, fresh storyline and perfectly timed comedy. Bhediya is Vijan’s third film in his horror-comedy universe after Stree and Ruhi.
7. Inspector Avinash | Jio Cinema
Watch Inspector Avinash Mishra, who will stop at nothing until he has busted the hardcore criminals of UP. Set in the early 90s, the web series stars Randeep Huda and shows you what a great actor he is. It is a real story based on the life and events of UP supercop Avinash Mishra who was responsible for curbing crime in the state.
8. Antman & The Wasp | Disney + Hotstar
Follow Antman and The Wasp as they try to explore the quantum realm but end up somewhere else and face new enemies. The film is a treat for adventure film lovers. The Marvel Studio film collected $475.5 million worldwide.
9. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | Netflix
The film has all the elements that define Luv Ranjan’s film – love, break up, girlfriend, and boyfriend but it comes with a surprise. The rom-com of the year is also the debut film of renowned stand-up comedian Anubhav Bassi. If you missed Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar in theatres, you could now watch it on Netflix.
Jennifer Lopez starrer is about a female assassin who emerges from hiding to safeguard the biological daughter she had abandoned years ago while escaping from an enemy. Fate brings them face to face in the most unusual manner. Watch the action thriller, which will make you forget your reality for a while!
11. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story | Netflix
A prequel to the original Bridgerton Story, it showcases the life of young Queen Charlotte and how she earned the love and respect of her people. The historic drama was released on May 4 and, ever since, has become one of the most popular series on Netflix.
12. Modern Love: Chennai | Prime Video
Modern Love: Chennai is a collection of six simple love stories that capture the soul of Chennai and show us different facets of life, culture and history there. The series is based on stories that appeared in the Modern Love column of the New York Times. It is available in the Tamil language on Prime Video.
13. Yeh Meri Family – Season 2 | Prime – Mini TV
Yeh Meri Family- S2 is a sequel to the original season which was a super hit. The story of a middle-class family, starring Juhi Parmar and Rajesh Kumar, is a family entertainer. It brings back the nostalgia of the 1990s. For those seeking a feel-good series, “Yeh Meri Family – S2” is now streaming on Prime – Mini Tv.
Blood & Gold is set in an era when World War II is ending. A German soldier on his way to meet his daughter is declared a deserter and hanged. He is saved by a young girl. And together, they fight the Nazis for hidden gold. You can watch it on Netflix.
15. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai | Zee5
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is a courtroom drama about an ordinary lawyer’s exceptional fight against a godman accused of assaulting a minor girl. Manoj Bajpai has proved what a brilliant actor he is yet again. The film is supposedly based on the scandal of Asaram Bapu.
16. Bheed |Netflix
Anubhav Sinha’s Bheed film revolves around one man’s relentless fight for humanity in one of the most challenging periods of human history. It has Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles. You’ll relive the experience of reverse migration of labourers during the Corona lockdown and watch the realities they faced in the 1hr 54 minutes long film.
17. City of Dreams -Season 3 | Disney + HotStar
The show returns with even more turns and twists in the personal and political lives of the Gaikwad family. Watch the Gaikwad siblings, Ameya Gaikwad and Poornima Gaikwad, take a stand together to save their family’s legacy from rivals.
18. Balagam | Amazon Prime Video
Balagam is a film that’ll win your heart in the blink of an eye. It shows the story of a typical family in Telangana’s village and how it deals with the loss of an elderly. And using a crow that communicates a range of emotions is commendable. With an IMDb rating of 8.1, “Balagam” is a perfect movie for a family viewing experience. It is available in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages on Prime.
Ajay Devgan has directed Bholaa. It is his fourth directorial film after U Me aur Hum, Shivaay, and Runway 34. Along with him, the film has Tabu, Gajraj Rao, Sanjay Mishra and Deepak Dobriyal in prominent roles. It is an adaptation of a 2019 Tamil film, “Kaithi”. Bholaa, a prisoner released from jail, is on his way to see his daughter. But his release from prison did not guarantee his freedom from trouble. He finds himself in a mess as he drives a truck full of sedated policemen to the hospital. Caught between the police and gangsters, how will Bholaa come out unscathed? If you love to watch pure action films, you’ll love Bholaa for its action sequences.
These releases on OTT from last month are the best of everything available on the net. And we can guarantee they will keep you hooked until the end!