Hyderabad: What to watch this weekend - 5 new releases worth streaming

Hyderabad: Looking for something new to stream? From a Korean gangland tale and a British horror getaway to a mystery at an Indian wedding, this week’s releases offer a variety of stories across genres and languages. Here's a roundup of five fresh picks now available on Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and JioCinema.

1. Mercy For None – Netflix (June 6, 2025)A new Korean drama series, Mercy For None follows Nam Gi-Jun (So Ji-Sub), a former gang member who left the Bongsan Gang after a violent past. His exit came at a cost, cutting his own Achilles tendon. The story intensifies as his younger brother Gi-Seok (Lee Jun-Hyuk) joins a rival gang, setting the stage for complex family and gang rivalries. Directed by Choi Sung-Eun, the 7-episode series is based on a webcomic by Oh Se-Hyeong and Kim Kyun-Tae, with a screenplay by Yoo Ki-Sung.
2. Get Away – JioHotstarDirected by Steffen Haars and written by Nick Frost, Get Away is a British comedy-horror film that follows a family on vacation in Sweden who become entangled in a strange local tradition on a remote island. Starring Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, and Maisie Ayres, the film premiered at Fantastic Fest in September 2024 and was released on Sky Cinema in the UK earlier this year. It is now available on JioHotstar.
3. Chhal Kapat: The Deception – ZEE5 (June 6, 2025)Set during a wedding in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, Chhal Kapat: The Deception is a Hindi-language mystery thriller that begins with a suspicious death. Shriya Pilgaonkar stars as SP Devika Rathore, the officer assigned to the case. Directed by Ajay Bhuyan and produced by Juggernaut Productions, the series features a large ensemble cast and delves into secrets, motives, and hidden truths behind the facade of celebration.
4. Tourist Family – JioCinema (Now Streaming)Written and directed by Abishan Jeevinth in his debut, Tourist Family is a Tamil-language comedy drama that tells the story of an Eelam Tamil family that migrates to India following Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. Starring M. Sasikumar, Simran, and Kamalesh Jagan, the film received positive reviews for its performances and music by Sean Roldan. Released theatrically on May 1, it has grossed over ₹94.83 crore worldwide, making it the fifth highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025.
5. Devika & Danny – JioHotstar (June 6, 2025)Devika & Danny is a Telugu-language comedy horror fantasy web series created by Deepak Raj and directed by B. Kishore. The series stars Ritu Varma, Surya Vasishta, and Siva Kandukuri, with music by Jay Krish. The story blends horror and fantasy with humor, supported by a large ensemble cast. It is produced by Sudhakar Chaganti under the Joy Films banner.