This Weekend’s OTT Movies and Web Series Releases (May 06): The first week of May has a diverse selection of movies and web shows available on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar, and Zee5. This weekend’s OTT releases many entertaining movies and web series including Netflix’s Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, Dimple Kapadia’s Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, and many more. Additionally, The Kerala Story also opens in theatres this week. If you’re looking for something to binge-watch this weekend, here are some of the popular movies and series on the OTT platforms.
11 New Movies & Web Shows Releasing This Weekend [06-May] You Can’t-Miss Binge-Watching
1. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar
Release date: 3rd May 2023 Where to Watch? Netflix
Netflix’s Tu Jhooti Main Makkar is a romantic comedy that follows the antics of a “player” named Rohan (Ranbir Kapoor) who falls in love with Tinni (Shraddha Kapoor). But as the saying goes, “love is a battlefield,” and things get complicated when Tinni starts to rethink their relationship. The movie was released on Netflix on May 3, 2023. Though the movie opened to mixed reviews, you can still give it a try!
2. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3
Release date: 5th May 2023 Where to Watch? Theatres
Get ready to blast off into space with the most dysfunctional superhero team in the galaxy! James Gunn is back for one last ride with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. As the team of oddballs and outcasts return for another adventure, they’ll be facing their toughest challenge yet: a threat that could destroy everything they hold dear. Joining the ragtag crew this time around is Will Poulter, making his Marvel debut as the enigmatic Adam Warlock. Of course, the gang’s all here too, with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, and Karen Gillan reprising their roles. Are you ready to save the universe with the Guardians?
3. Star Wars Visions Volume 2
Release date: 5th May 2023 Where to Watch? Disney+Hotstar
Coming to Disney+ Hotstar this week is Young Jedi Adventures, an animated series that follows the journey of a group of young Jedi warriors who are learning the ways of the Force. Join these young warriors as they embark on exciting adventures across the galaxy that will aid them in mastering the skills needed to become true Jedi.
4. Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo
Where to watch: Disney + Hotstar | Release Date: May 5, 2023
Disney+ Hotstar’s Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo is next on our list. The show stars the ever-gorgeous Dimple Kapadia as a domineering mother-in-law in a modern-day family drama. Radhika Madan, Isha Talwar, and Angira Dhar also feature in the series. The show drops on May 5, 2023, and promises to bring the heat!
5. The Kerala Story
Release date: 5th May | Where to Watch? Theatres
The Kerala Story is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language film directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The plot follows the story of 3000 women from Kerala and their plight after being brainwashed to join the terrorist group to carry out terror attacks. The movie will be released in the theatres on 5th May.
6. The Tailor
Release date: 5th May | Where to Watch? Netflix
This week’s OTT lineup is jam-packed with fresh releases, including a captivating Turkish drama, The Tailor, helmed by Onur Güvenatam. The series boasts a talented cast including Çağatay Ulusoy, Salih Bademci, and Şifanur Gül in the lead roles. The storyline follows a prominent tailor whose life takes a sharp and unforeseeable turn when he accepts a commission to create his best friend’s fiancée’s wedding dress.
7. Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre
Release date: 5th May | Where to Watch? Lionsgate Play
In the spirit of espionage obsession, Lionsgate Play is now serving up the ultimate treat with their latest release – Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre. Brace yourself as Jason Statham, Hugh Grant, and Aubrey Plaza lead a talented cast in a high-octane thriller where an MI6 agent sets out to recover a dangerous weapon that could spell doom for the entire world. Tune in to witness a nail-biting adventure as he navigates through perilous obstacles to ensure the safety of mankind.
8. Young Jedi Adventures
Release date: 5th May | Where to Watch? Disney+Hotstar
Coming to Disney+ Hotstar this week is Young Jedi Adventures, an animated series that follows the journey of a group of young Jedi warriors who are learning the ways of the Force. Join these young warriors as they embark on exciting adventures across the galaxy that will aid them in mastering the skills needed to become true Jedi.
9. Meter
Release date: 5th May 2023 Where to Watch? Netflix
Last but not least, Netflix’s Meter is an action-packed Telugu movie that follows the story of Arjun Kalyan, an angry young man who becomes a police officer against his will. Things get exciting when he crosses paths with a powerful politician. Get ready for some high-octane action on May 5, 2023 on Netflix.
10. Ugram
Release date: 5th May, 2023 Where to Watch? Theatres
Ugram is a Telugu movie starring Allari Naresh and Mirnaa in the lead role. The movie is an intense action thriller written and directed by Vijay Kanakamedala. The movie was released in theatres on 5th May, 2023.
11. Afwaah
Release date: 5th May, 2023 Where to Watch? Theatres
Afwaah is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Sudhir Mishra. Produced by Anubhav Sinha and Bhushan Kumar under their respective banners Benaras Media Works and T-Series Films, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhumi Pednekar, and Taapsee Pannu. Sudhir Mishra’s Afwaah is a powerful intervention in the time of WhatsApp forwards, fake news, and IT cells. The political thriller traces how an afwaah or rumour changes the course of multiple lives. The movie was released in the theatres on 5th May 2023.
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