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Here's a quick look at the new ott releases this week!
Your favourite OTT platforms are churning out content at lightning speed, with new releases on the bill every week. Whether your flavour is action, drama, romance, or mystery, there's something for everyone on the most popular OTTs. If you are perplexed by the choices, below is a list of some of the best OTT releases this week. The list includes everything from Murder in Mahim to Aavesham, Undekhi Season 3 and more. These shows and movies are streaming on the platforms such as Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. So without further ado, let's take a look at all the OTT releases of this week:
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| TITLES | STREAMING PLATFORM | RELEASE DATE |
| All of Us Strangers | Disney Plus Hotstar | May 8th |
| Under the Bridge | Disney Plus Hotstar | May 8th |
| Mother of the Bride | Netflix | May 9th |
| Bodkin | Netflix | May 9th |
| Aavesham | Amazon Prime Video | May 9th |
| Maxton Hall: The World Between Us | Amazon Prime Video | May 9th |
| Murder in Mahim | Jio Cinema | May 10th |
| Undekhi: Season 3 | Sony LIV | May 10th |
| Doctor Who Season 14 | Disney Plus Hotstar | May 11th |
One of the must-watch new OTT releases this week is Murder in Mahim, which is based on the eponymous novel by Jerry Pinto. The story is set in 2013 in Mumbai, where a murder in the toilet of Mahim railway station makes headlines. Police officer Shivajirao Jende (played by Vijay Raaz) is in charge of the murder investigation along with his friend Peter Fernandes (essayed by Ashutosh Rana), who is a retired journalist. During the investigation, they discover many things, including an unfamiliar world to which Peter's son might be connected. Watch how the friends manage to solve the murder mystery!
The list of new OTT releases this week also includes the blockbuster movie Aavesham written and directed by Jithu Madhavan. The Malayalam language action comedy movie revolves around a gangster (Fahadh Faasil as Ranjith Gangadharan aka Ranga) and three college students (Hipster as Aju, Mithun Jai Shankar as Bibi, and Roshan Shahnavaz as Shanthan). The three friends enjoy their life at college until they have an altercation with a senior. Disheartened and humiliated, they befriend gangster Ranga to teach their senior a lesson. But, things don't go as per their plan and the trio lands in more trouble. Watch to find out.
After impressing audiences with two interesting seasons, the crime drama series Undekhi is all set with the release of the third season on OTT this week. Undekhi: Season 3 takes the story forward from the third season, showcasing the continuous struggle for power and survival of the Atwal family. Amidst all the chaos, Atwals are disturbed by the anonymous video sent to them about the dead dancer, who was killed at the wedding by point-blank shot. They need to find their enemy soon and end the matter before anything worse happens. However, old and new enemies create more problems for the powerful Atwals.
Doctor Who Season 14 is another interesting new OTT release this week. Ncuti Gatwa plays the role of the beloved titular character in the sci-fi series, which also stars Millie Gibson as the doctor's vibrant sidekick Ruby Sunday. The duo embarks on numerous thrilling and adventurous journeys in their time-travelling ship TARDIS, which is shaped like a police box. They travel from the Regency era in England to the dystopian future battlefields to confront opponents. This season, the Doctor faces his most formidable nemesis, who is not easy to defeat. Will Doctor Who manage to succeed this time too?
All of Us Strangers is a highly acclaimed fantasy romantic drama movie based on Taichi Yamada's 1987 novel of the same name. It is directed by Andrew Haigh, who has also co-written the script with Taichi Yamada. The story centres around a screenwriter named Adam (portrayed by Andrew Scott), who returns to his childhood home. Adam is still struggling to deal with the loss of his parents about three decades ago and their vision pervades his thoughts. However, this retreat to his old house provides him with a mysterious opportunity to heal. He also forms a romantic alliance with his mysterious downstairs neighbour Harry (played by Paul Mescal).
Under the Bridge is a crime drama mini-series starring Riley Keough, Lily Gladstone, and Archie Panjabi in lead roles. It is inspired by Rebecca Godfrey's award-winning novel on the true murder story of 14-year-old Reena Virk. The teenager was found dead in Saanich in British Columbia, Canada after mysteriously disappearing from a party. As the story unfolds, many disturbing facts come to light, including profound societal issues. Several young individuals are caught up in the disturbing affairs of the community, which appears peaceful but is far from it.
Another interesting title in the list of new OTT releases this week is the rom-com drama movie Mother of the Bride. The movie is directed by Mark Waters and headlined by Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, and Benjamin Bratt. Brooke Shields' character Lana is stunned by the news shared by her daughter Emma (played by Miranda Cosgrove) that she is getting married in Phuket in a month. While Lana jets off to the tropical paradise for the nuptials, another shock awaits her – the father of the groom is the man who broke her heart years ago. What will Lana do now?
The new OTT release Bodkin is a dark comedy thriller created by Jez Scharf. It is set in the scenic Irish coastal town where three individuals disappeared years ago under mysterious circumstances during the annual celebration of Samhain. The cold case is now being investigated by an American podcaster Gilbert Power (played by Will Forte) and his podcaster assistant Emmy (essayed by Robyn Cara). Soon the duo is joined by investigative journalist Dove (portrayed by Siobhán Cullen), consulting on this true-crime podcast. As the trio tries to solve the cold case, they uncover things that they could never imagined.
Maxton Hall: The World Between Us is a German language romantic drama series releasing on OTT this week. It is based on the bestselling novel Save Me by Mona Kasten and is headlined by Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung. Set in the illustrious private school Maxton Hall, the smart scholarship student Ruby Bell (played by Harriet) crosses paths with the privileged and arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort (portrayed by Damian). Trouble begins when Ruby stumbles upon James' scandalous secret, which leads to a passionate rivalry between them. However, the equation changes when they develop feelings for each other!
In addition, a few more series and movies were released this week. Here's a quick look at them:
| TITLES | STREAMING PLATFORM | RELEASE DATE |
| XXX: Return of Xander Cage | Netflix | May 7th |
| Super Rich in Korea | Netflix | May 7th |
| The Final: Attack on Wembley | Netflix | May 8th |
| Let it Be | Disney Plus Hotstar | May 8th |
| Crazy Rich Asians | Netflix | May 8th |
| Dark Matter | Apple TV+ | May 8th |
| Hollywood Con Queen | Apple TV+ | May 8th |
| Thank You, Next | Netflix | May 9th |
| The GOAT | Amazon Prime Video | May 9th |
| Layangan Putus - The Movie | Amazon Prime Video | May 9th |
| Living with Leopards | Netflix | May 10th |
| Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román | Netflix | May 10th |
| The Ultimatum: South Africa | Netflix | May 10th |
| Blood of Zeus Season 2 | Netflix | May 10th |
| Pretty Little Liars: Summer School | Jio Cinema | May 10th |
| The Marsh King's Daughter | Lionsgate Play | May 10th |
| Romeo | AHA | May 10th |
| Chaalchitra Ekhon | Hoichoi | May 10th |
Update: Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) release rumour turns out to be false. So, it has been removed from the list.