OTT Releases May 2025: 13 Upcoming Films & Web Series on Prime Video, Netflix, and More

OTT Releases May 2025: Discover the most anticipated OTT releases of May 2025 across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more platforms. From Ishaan Khatter's royal romance to thrilling mysteries, here's your complete guide to next month's streaming entertainment.
  • Amit Diwan
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2025-05-01, 10:43 IST
ott releases in may 2025

OTT Releases May 2025: Every month, streaming platforms bring new shows and movies. Some are fresh stories, while others are films you might have missed in theatres. In May 2025, Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more are all set to release exciting titles across different genres.

OTT Releases May 2025: Upcoming Movies & Web-Series

Movies & Web-Series Release Date Streaming Platform
Costao May 1, 2025 Zee5
Another Simple Favor May 1, 2025 Amazon Prime Video
Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs May 2, 2025 JioHotstar
Sister Midnight May 2, 2025 Tubi
Black, White & Gray - Love Kills May 2, 2025 SonyLIV
The Brown Heart May 3, 2025 JioHotstar
The Royals May 9, 2025 Netflix
The Diplomat May 9, 2025 Netflix
Gram Chikitsalay May 9, 2025 Amazon Prime Video
The Reserve May 15, 2025 Netflix
Murderbot May 16, 2025 Apple TV+
Hai Junoon May 16, 2025 JioHotstar
Sikandar May 30, 2025 Netflix

Costao OTT (May 1, ZEE5)

Set in 1990s Goa, this film portrays fearless customs officer Costao Fernandes, renowned for his courage. His life unravels after killing a powerful drug lord in self-defence. Nawazuddin Siddiqui leads the cast alongside Kishore Kumar G, Priya Bapat, Davina Colaço, Ravi Shankar Jaiswal, and Dilkash Khan.

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Another Simple Favor OTT (May 1, Prime Video)

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively return in this sequel that reunites Stephanie Smothers with Emily Nelson in Capri, Italy, for Emily's lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. The celebration takes a dark turn when murder disrupts the proceedings. Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Elizabeth Perkins, and Michele Morrone round out the cast.

Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs OTT (May 2, JioHotstar)

Created by Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and directed by Sahir Raza, this drama examines the power struggle between three heirs competing for control of a throne. Their path to power is fraught with danger, treachery, and betrayal. Nimrat Kaur, Amol Parashar, Ridhi Dogra, Gaurav Arora, Rohhit Tiwari, and Rahul Vohra comprise the cast.

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Sister Midnight OTT (May 2, Tubi)

Director Karan Kandhari presents this comedy-drama starring Radhika Apte as a frustrated newlywed trapped in an unhappy arranged marriage who begins experiencing strange feral impulses leading to bizarre situations. The cast includes Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, Smita Tambe, Subhash Chandra, Navya Sawant, and Dev Raaz.

Black, White & Gray - Love Kills OTT (May 2, SonyLIV)

This investigative thriller follows journalist Daniel Gary as he delves into a disturbing case involving four murders. The investigation appears connected to a young, impoverished, and misunderstood man. As Daniel investigates further, he discovers the case extends beyond typical homicide.

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The Brown Heart OTT (May 3, JioHotstar)

This documentary-drama addresses a health crisis through real-life stories and expert insights. Created by Indian physicians Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi, the film spans India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It features over 40 leading health experts, personal testimonies, and contributions from entertainment industry figures.

The Royals OTT (May 9, Netflix)

This Hindi series follows Morpur's royal family and their struggling kingdom. As the young prince prepares to take the throne, he encounters a startup entrepreneur with whom he frequently clashes, eventually developing romantic feelings. The star-studded cast includes Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Nora Fatehi, Milind Soman, Dino Morea, and Chunky Panday.

Gram Chikitsalay OTT (May 9, Amazon Prime Video)

Amazon Prime Video is bringing viewers back to village life with a new Hindi series called Gram Chikitsalay. Starring Amol Parashar, along with Vinay Pathak and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, the show is produced by The Viral Fever (TVF). The platform announced that filming has begun and also shared several behind-the-scenes photos of the cast at work.

The Diplomat OTT (May 9, Netflix)

This diplomatic thriller centres on a mysterious woman who arrives at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad claiming Indian citizenship and requesting repatriation. Her appearance creates an extraordinary challenge for Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh.

The Reserve OTT (May 15, Netflix)

This Danish thriller stars Marie Bach Hansen as Cecilie, a resident of one of Denmark's wealthiest neighbourhoods who investigates her neighbour's disappearance. Her amateur sleuthing reveals disturbing truths and entangles her in a web of secrets and deception. The cast includes Excel Busano, Simon Sears, Danica Curcic, Lars Ranthe, Lukas Zuperka, and Frode Bilde Ronsholt.

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Murderbot OTT (May 16, AppleTV+)

Alexander Skarsgård stars in this futuristic sci-fi series set in a high-tech dystopia. A partly biological rogue security robot must conceal its free-thinking abilities while protecting scientists on dangerous assignments. The robot is simultaneously drawn to humans while resenting their weaknesses. Jennifer Sendaula, Maroc Rey, David Dastmalchian, Tattiawna Jones, and Akshay Khanna co-star.

Hai Junoon OTT (May 16, JioHotstar)

Director Abhishek Sharma presents this coming-of-age musical drama set in Mumbai's fictional Andersons College. The story follows disciplined musical legend Gagan Ahuja, who mentors the college's SuperSonics group. Jacqueline Fernandez stars as Pearl alongside Neil Nitin Mukesh as Gagan, with supporting roles from Sumedh Mudgalkar, Siddharth Nigam, Yukti Thareja, Aryan Katoch, Priyank Sharma, Kunwar Amar, and Mohan Pandey.

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Sikandar OTT (May 30, Netflix)

This inspirational drama follows a protagonist who overcomes tremendous obstacles to help the underprivileged and those in need. Under his wife's influence, he transforms from a carefree individual into a selfless hero who inspires hope in those experiencing despair.

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