7 Exciting OTT Releases to Watch This Week: From Time-Bending Romcoms to Powerful Historical Dramas
If your weekend plans involve lounging on the couch with snacks and screen time, you’re in luck. This week brings a diverse lineup of new OTT releases across genres—from time-bending romantic comedies and powerful historical dramas to dark comedies and animated anthologies. Whether you’re in the mood for Bollywood charm, K-drama intrigue, or spine-chilling documentaries, these fresh titles are sure to keep your watchlist buzzing. Here’s a round-up of what’s streaming this week and where to watch it.
Bhool Chuk Maaf
Set in the vibrant city of Varanasi, Bhool Chuk Maaf follows Ranjan, a hopeless romantic who secures a government job to marry his beloved, Titli. However, their wedding preparations take a bizarre turn when Ranjan finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the Haldi ceremony repeatedly while Titli remains unaware. This sci-fi romantic comedy explores love, fate, and the quirks of time.
- Genre: Science fiction romantic comedy
- Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Seema Pahwa
- Release Platform: Prime Video
- Release Date: May 16, 2025
Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate.
In this musical drama, Gagan Ahuja and Pearl Saldhana navigate the competitive world of dance and music. As they chase their dreams, they face personal and professional challenges that test their passion and determination. The series promises a blend of rhythm, romance, and resilience.
- Genre: Musical drama
- Cast: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Jacqueline Fernandez
- Release Platform: JioHotstar
- Release Date: May 16, 2025
Dear Hongrang
This historical Korean drama centers on Jae-yi, who has been searching for her half-brother, Hong-rang, since his disappearance at age eight. Twelve years later, a man claiming to be Hong-rang returns, but with no memory of his past. As Jae-yi delves into his identity, she uncovers secrets that challenge her beliefs and threaten her family’s legacy.
- Genre: Historical K-drama
- Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Jo Bo-ah
- Release Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: May 16, 2025
Love, Death & Robots Volume 4
The acclaimed animated anthology returns with a new collection of short films exploring themes of love, death, and technology. Each episode offers a unique narrative and visual style, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and animation.
- Genre: Adult animation
- Cast: Various
- Release Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: May 15, 2025
Overcompensating
Created by Benito Skinner, this semi-autobiographical comedy follows Benny, a former high school football player grappling with his sexuality in college. As he befriends an outsider to fit in, Benny embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and embracing his true identity.
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco
- Release Platform: Prime Video
- Release Date: May 15, 2025
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden
This gripping documentary series delves into the decade-long pursuit of Osama bin Laden following the 9/11 attacks. Featuring rare footage and interviews, it chronicles the intelligence efforts, missed opportunities, and eventual operation that led to his death.
- Genre: Documentary
- Release Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: May 14, 2025
Maranamass
Set in the village of Vallikkunnu, Maranamass is a black comedy that follows Luke P.P., a troublemaker suspected of being a serial killer known as the ‘Banana Killer.’ As the village grapples with fear and suspicion, the film unfolds with dark humor and unexpected twists.
- Genre: Black comedy
- Cast: Basil Joseph, Rajesh Madhavan, Siju Sunny, Babu Antony
- Release Platform: SonyLIV
- Release Date: May 15, 2025
From quirky love stories to hard-hitting documentaries and everything in between, this week’s OTT releases offer something for every kind of viewer. Whether you’re catching up on the latest K-drama or diving into a dark comedy with a local flavor, these titles make it easier than ever to find your next binge-worthy pick. So grab your remote, pick your favorite, and hit play—your weekend watchlist just got a whole lot better.
