OTT Releases This Week: HIT 3, Thudarum, Retro And More
It’s time to update your watchlist with the latest OTT releases. From mind-blowing thrillers to exciting comedy entertainers, here is a list of films you can enjoy this week. Check out the dates of the films and series that will brighten up your mood.
HIT: The Third Case (Netflix)
Nani’s action entertainer, Hit: The Third Case, created a huge buzz during its theatrical release. The high-octane action film directed by Sailesh Kolanu is currently streaming on Netflix. The Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) sends ruthless police officer Arjun Sarkaar (Nani) to find a group of killers and stop their grisly murder spree. The film follows the journey of Nani, who travels from Visakhapatnam to Jammu and Kashmir to investigate a string of gruesome killings.
Cast: Nani, Srinidhi Shetty, and Rao Ramesh.
Thudarum (May 30 – Jio Hotstar)
Mohanlal’s intriguing crime thriller, Thudarum, is all set to entertain the audience through the OTT medium. Following its blockbuster theatrical release, Thudarum is making its OTT debut today, May 30, on Jio Hotstar.
Set in the hills of Pathanamthitta, this crime thriller follows Benz Shanmugham, a former stunt artist turned taxi driver, played by Mohanlal. His prized car becomes entangled in a police case, thrusting him into a narrative of justice and personal discovery.
Cast: Mohanlal, Shobana, Prakash Varma and Binu Pappu.
Kankhajura (May 30 – Sony LIV)
Kankhajura is a psychological thriller that reimagines the Israeli series Magpie. This Hindi-language crime web series offers a gripping story of family, redemption, and the shadows that never truly fade. Directed by Chandan Arora, it focuses on two brothers grappling with their shared past after one’s release from prison.
Cast: Roshan Mathew, Mohit Raina, Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, and Sarah Jane Dias
A Widow’s Game (May 30 – Netflix)
A Widow’s Game is a Spanish true crime series that traces the chilling tale of María Jesús Moreno Canto, who conspires with her lover to murder her husband. Unfolding a gripping drama, the series also traces the themes of loyalty, deceit and betrayal. This crime series is streaming on Netflix.
Cast: Ivana Baquero, Tristán Ulloa, and Carmen Machi.
A Complete Unknown (May 30 – Jio Hotstar)
Set in the 1960s, the film charts Dylan’s transformative journey in New York that reshaped the American music scene. Timothée Chalamet portrays a young Bob Dylan in this stylish look at the folk icon’s rise to stardom and the cultural revolution he helped ignite. This James Mangold directorial is now landing on Jio Hotstar from today, May 30.
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning.
Retro (May 30 – Netflix)
Suriya’s blockbuster action entertainer Retro is making its OTT debut on May 30. The Karthik Subbaraj film that explores the concept of purpose, life, war, love and laughter will be streaming on Netflix from tomorrow. The film revolves around a reformed gangster who is determined to honor a promise to his wife and live a quiet life. However, it is not that easy for him, as his past resurfaces, threatening the peace he has fought to build.
Cast: Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, Prakash Raj
Good Boy (May 31 – Prime Video)
The action comedy Korean series, Good Boy, is here to entertain the K-drama fans. The story follows former athlete-turned-police officers’ battle against crime. With extra doses of humor and action, this series features the athletes’ journey of tackling violent crimes and injustices with their athletic skills. Good Boy will be available on Prime Video from May 31.
Cast: Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun and Oh Jung-se
Mountainhead (May 31 – HBO Max)
From the creator of Succession comes a satirical look at toxic wealth and masculinity. Four tech moguls gather in Utah just as a financial crisis erupts, sparked by one of their own. Mountainhead will start streaming on JioHotstar from May 31.
Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef.
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Tourist Family (June 2 – Jio Hotstar)
Abishan Jeebinth’s directorial debut, Tourist Family, made enough buzz during its theatrical release. The heartwarming entertainer that redefines the values of love, compassion and unity will be making its OTT debut on Jio Hotstar on June 2.
Tourist Family narrates the heartfelt journey of a Tamil family fleeing the post-COVID economic crisis in Sri Lanka and seeking refuge in Tamil Nadu. The story is a poignant reflection on resilience, belonging, and the power of family and community in the face of hardship.
Cast: Sasikumar, Simran Bagga, Abishan Jeevinth, and Bagavathi Perumal.
