OTT Releases Streaming May 2025 First Weekend

Your favourite OTT platforms are buzzing with new content as we enter a new week with new releases.

Whether you like action-packed thrillers, emotional dramas, mind-bending mysteries or feel-good comedies, there’s something new for everyone on Netflix, Jio Hotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5, Sony LIV and more.

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Here’s a round up of this week’s major OTT releases you shouldn’t miss.

Costao (ZEE5 – May 1 | Hindi)

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui is fantastic in this intense biographical crime drama.
Set in 1990s Goa, Costao is the story of a brave customs officer who risks everything to expose a massive gold smuggling racket.
When a encounter goes wrong and a drug lord dies, the officer is accused of murder. Can he clear his name while fighting the system?

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Priya Bapat, Gagan Dev Riar.

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Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar – May 2 | Hindi)

A palace, power and family secrets collide in this family drama.
Nimrat Kaur, Ridhi Dogra and Amol Parashar play feuding siblings vying for their father’s property after his sudden death.
But when an illegitimate heir enters the picture, all alliances shift. A game of loyalty and legacy begins.

Cast: Nimrat Kaur, Ridhi Dogra, Amol Parashar, Arslan Goni.

Black White & Grey: Love Kills (Sony LIV – May 2 | Hindi)

A haunting docuseries that explores love, lies and serial killings.
Based on real investigations, this crime series takes us into the chilling Motipuri murders of 2020. The prime suspect from a marginalised background claims he was framed. As investigative journalist Daniel Gary digs deeper, secrets unravel.
Cast: Mayur More, Palak Jaiswal, Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Bromance (Sony LIV – May 1 | Malayalam)

Adventure, comedy and brotherhood in this Malayalam language caper.
When Binto’s brother disappears, an oddball group – including an ex, a hacker and a gangster – teams up to find him. A laugh-out-loud ride with emotional depth and a unique ensemble.

Cast: Arjun Ashokan, Mathew Thomas, Mahima Nambiar.
IMDb: 6.1

Another Simple Favor (Amazon Prime Video – April 30 | English)

Stephanie sent Emily to prison. Now Emily wants her to be her maid of honour.
In this stylish mystery sequel, past betrayals resurface on the Italian island of Capri. Is it revenge, reconciliation or something darker?
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Michele Morrone.

Exterritorial (Netflix – April 30 | German-English)

A mother’s worst nightmare unfolds in a high-security consulate.
Sara, a former soldier, must navigate a foreign bureaucracy and time constraints to find her son who vanishes inside the US consulate. A tightly-wound thriller that keeps you guessing.
Cast: Jeanne Goursaud, Dougray Scott.

The Eternaut (Netflix – April 30 | Spanish)

Sci-fi meets survival in this adaptation of the Argentine graphic novel.
Toxic snowfall decimates Buenos Aires. A small group, led by Juan Salvo, must face an invisible alien enemy. A thrilling six-episode tale of survival and resilience.
Cast: Ricardo Darín, Carla Peterson.

Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight (Netflix – April 30 | French, English dub available)

The Gauls are back in this animated adventure with Roman enemies and forgotten potions.
When the druid loses his memory, Asterix and Obelix must defend their village using brains instead of brews. Family fun with a twist.
Voice Cast: Alain Chabat, Gilles Lellouche.

Chef’s Table: Legends (Netflix – April 28 | English)

10 years of culinary storytelling with 4 global legends.
Featuring Alice Waters, Thomas Keller, Jamie Oliver, and José Andrés, this season is a tribute to the chefs who changed the way we eat and think about food.

The Brown Heart (Jio hotstar – May 3 | English, Hindi)

A must-watch documentary on heart health among South Asians.
By Dr. Nirmal Joshi and Dr. Renu Joshi, this docu-feature is an eye-opener on the rising heart disease among young Indians.




From real life dramas and investigative thrillers to global mysteries and animated classics, this week’s OTT offerings are as varied as they are diverse.
From real life anecdotes to you, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.