What to watch this weekend: Friday OTT releases for May 16, 2025

Hyderabad: This Friday brings a fresh slate of movies and series across streaming platforms. From Tamil action thrillers and time-loop comedies to Korean period mysteries and sci-fi adventures, there’s something for everyone. Here's a quick look at what's new to stream starting May 16, 2025.

1. Nesippaya – Lionsgate PlayNesippaya is a 2025 Tamil-language romantic action thriller directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by XB Film Creators. The film marks the acting debut of Akash Murali and features Aditi Shankar, R. Sarathkumar, Prabhu, and Khushbu. Music is by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with cinematography by Cameron Eric Bryson and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. It was originally released in theatres on January 14, 2025, and is now available for streaming.
2. Hai Junoon – JioHotstarDirected by Abhishek Sharma, Hai Junoon! is a musical drama series starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez. Produced by Jio Creative Lab, the show explores themes of ambition and resilience. Filming began in November 2023 and concluded in July 2024. It is now streaming exclusively on JioHotstar.
3. Dear Hongrang – NetflixDear Hongrang is a South Korean mystery melodrama sageuk series written by Kim Jin-ah and directed by Kim Hong-sun. Based on the novel Tangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye, it stars Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah. The plot follows Jae-yi’s search for the truth behind her brother Hong-rang’s disappearance and the identity of a man claiming to be him. Now streaming on Netflix.
4. Murderbot – Apple TV Based on The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, this American science fiction action comedy stars Alexander Skarsgård as a part-human, part-robot security unit. Created by Chris and Paul Weitz, with Wells as a consulting producer, the series explores the internal conflict of a cyborg who pretends to follow orders while secretly harboring independent thought. The first two episodes are now available on Apple TV , with weekly releases until July 11. Season one consists of ten episodes.
5. Rotten Legacy – NetflixIn Rotten Legacy, Federico Seligman returns from a health break only to find his sons have altered the family business in ways he opposes. Determined to reclaim control, he takes drastic measures. Created by Pablo Alén, Breixo Corral, and Carlos Montero, the Spanish drama will stream on Netflix.
6. Bhool Chuk Maaf – Amazon Prime VideoSet in Varanasi, Bhool Chuk Maaf is a Hindi-language science fiction romantic comedy directed by Karan Sharma. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Seema Pahwa, the film follows Ranjan, a government employee caught in a time loop on the day of his Haldi ceremony. Produced by Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios, the film is now available on Prime Video.
7. Football Parents – NetflixFootball Parents is a Dutch comedy drama about overzealous parents navigating the youth soccer scene. Told through the eyes of Lillian and her son Levi, the series stars Ilse Warringa, Eva van Gessel, and Mariana Aparicio. It will stream on Netflix.
8. Maranamass – SonyLIV

Maranamass is a Malayalam-language black comedy written and directed by Sivaprasad in his debut. Featuring Basil Joseph, Anishma Anilkumar, Rajesh Madhavan, and others, the film was first released in theatres on April 10, 2025, during Vishu. Produced by Tovino Thomas, Tingston Thomas, Raphael Pozholiparambil, and Thanzeer Salam, the film is now available to stream on SonyLIV.