OTT releases this week: Madhuvidhu, Project Hail Mary, The Crash and more

As streaming platforms roll out a fresh lineup of titles this week, viewers can expect a mix of documentaries, dramas, sci-fi mysteries and animated comedies arriving across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, and SonyLIV. From reality-driven glamour and true-crime retellings to high-stakes space adventures and intimate family stories, this week’s OTT releases cater to a wide range of audiences looking for new stories to binge.

Desi Bling

The new reality-style series turns its lens on wealthy Indian expats, charting their glittering parties, personal conflicts and buried secrets. Premiering on 20 May on Netflix, it delivers high-voltage drama and glossy visuals for viewers who favour heightened, celebrity-driven storytelling.

The Boroughs

Arriving on 21 May on Netflix, this sci-fi drama created by the Duffer Brothers with Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews follows a group of retirees in New Mexico who uncover a plot to steal time itself. The show mixes mystery and extraterrestrial intrigue as the seniors confront an otherworldly threat.

Ladies First

Releasing on 22 May on Netflix, this satire stars Sacha Baron Cohen as a man who wakes from a coma to find himself in a world where women wield power. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the film also features Rosamund Pike as his former employee turned boss. The comedy uses role reversal to explore gender expectations and privilege.

Mating Season

The adult animated series from the creators of Big Mouth debuts globally on 22 May. Centring on the romantic escapades of forest animals, it features a voice cast led by Nick Kroll, Zach Woods and June Diane Raphael. Mating Season will release on Netflix on 22 May

Dutton Ranch

Set after Season 5 of the hit series Yellowstone, this spin-off follows Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they relocate to South Texas in search of calm. Releasing on 16 May on JioHotstar, the show introduces new land disputes and rivalries with ranch owner Beulah Jackson.

SkyMed (Season 4)

Season 4 of the medical rescue drama lands on 22 May on Jiohotstar, tracking the challenges of an air ambulance crew. Created by Julie Puckrin, the series expands its cast with Lauren Lee Smith, Shawn Ahmed, Leishe Meyboom, Alexander Eling and Cecilia Lee, while continuing its high-adrenaline mission narratives.

Madhuvidhu

Releasing on 22 May on SonyLIV, this Malayalam drama stars Sharafudheen as Amruth Raj, known as Ammu, who belongs to a traditional ancestral household. The plot revolves around a newly married couple whose hopes for a peaceful life are quickly challenged by unexpected turmoil.

Inspector Avinash (Season 2)

The second season of the crime thriller premieres on 15 May on Jiohotstar, with Randeep Hooda reprising his role as police officer Avinash Mishra. The story follows his pursuit of a powerful weapons cartel while delving deeper into his personal struggles.

Marty, Life Is Short

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, this documentary about comedian Martin Short explores his long-standing career in television, film, theatre and stand-up. Releasing on 15 May on Netflix, it blends humour and emotional reflection for fans of intimate celebrity portraits.

The Crash

Releasing on 15 May on Netflix, this true-crime documentary re-examines the 2023 Mackenzie Shirilla case. Through interviews and reconstructed evidence, it questions whether a fatal car crash was an accident or a deliberate act, reopening debates around intent, justice and public scrutiny.

Project Hail Mary

The sci-fi epic starring Ryan Gosling debuted on 12 May on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film follows a former teacher who wakes up alone on a spacecraft and discovers he must prevent a catastrophe threatening Earth.

Exam

Premiering on 15 May on Amazon Prime Video, this series is set in the rural town of Thykara and focuses on Jhansi, a determined young woman who infiltrates a dangerous exam-paper leak syndicate embedded within the Regional Public Service Exam system.

Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil

This Malayalam thriller, which arrived on Netflix on 13 May, follows Sethu, a health worker caring for his ailing brother in remote Wayanad. Their quiet life unravels when an armed fugitive connected to Maoist operations forces his way into their home.

Soul Mate

Released on Netflix on 14 May, this emotional drama charts the evolving relationship between Ryu, who relocates to Berlin, and Johan, a boxer he forms a deep bond with over the years. The film leans heavily into themes of love, healing and fate.

It’s Not Like That

Debuting on 15 May on Amazon Prime Video, the drama follows Malcolm, a widowed minister raising three children, and Lori, his late wife’s closest friend, now newly divorced. Set in Atlanta, it examines how grief and shared responsibilities blur the boundaries between friendship and something deeper.