Hai Junoon to Maranamass: Exciting OTT releases to watch this week

Get ready for a weekend of binge-worthy entertainment as a fresh slate of OTT releases arrives on Friday, May 16, 2025, across Netflix, JioHotstar, Apple TV+, SonyLIV, and more. From musical showdowns and sci-fi thrillers to dark comedies and romantic dramas, here’s your ultimate streaming guide:

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Hai Junoon – JioHotstar

This high-energy musical drama is set in Mumbai’s prestigious Andersons College, where rival student music clubs — the Misfits and the SuperSonics — clash under the mentorship of Pearl (Jacqueline Fernandez) and Gagan Ahuja (Neil Nitin Mukesh). Themes of rivalry, ambition, and self-discovery drive this dynamic ensemble drama featuring Boman Irani, Sumedh Mudgalkar, and Siddharth Nigam.

Dear Hongrang – Netflix

In this adaptation of Jang Da Hye's Tangeum: Swallowing Gold, Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah star in a mystery drama about Jae Yi’s quest to expose the truth about a man claiming to be her long-lost brother — a supposed heir who remembers nothing about his past.

Murderbot – Apple TV+

Alexander Skarsgård headlines this gripping adaptation of Martha Wells' The Murderbot Diaries. A rogue android with free will must secretly protect scientists on a dangerous planet — all while hiding his identity and sneaking in episodes of his favorite soap opera. The show also stars Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, and Sabrina Wu.

Rotten Legacy – Netflix

When aging media tycoon Federico Seligman discovers his empire is crumbling under his sons’ mismanagement, he emerges from retirement to reclaim his life's work. A power-packed Spanish drama starring José Coronado, Belén Cuesta, and Diego Martín.

Wolf Man – JioHotstar

Leigh Whannell’s modern take on the werewolf mythos blends horror with emotional depth. Christopher Abbott plays a writer whose family getaway spirals into terror after a savage creature attack reveals a deadly inherited curse. Also starring Julia Garner and Matilda Firth.

Maranamass – SonyLIV

This black comedy from Malayalam cinema fuses satire and suspense as it follows Luke P.P., a quirky village influencer (Basil Joseph), who lands in the middle of a serial killer investigation. A hilarious, thrilling ride involving eccentric characters, a mystery-filled bus journey, and a killer called the “Banana Killer.”

Overcompensating – Prime Video

Benito Skinner’s semi-autobiographical college comedy follows Benny, a closeted ex-football star navigating life at Yates University. Expect wild parties, personal identity struggles, and plenty of heart. Co-starring Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, and Adam DiMarco.

Football Parents – Netflix

Ilse Warringa’s Dutch drama takes a humorous look at pushy parents meddling in their kids’ soccer games. The story follows Lillian and her son Levi as they adjust to a new team—and the chaotic community that comes with it.

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Nesippaya – Lionsgate Play

A Tamil romantic action thriller where love and justice collide. Years after a painful separation, Arjun reunites with his former lover Diya—now accused of murder. Can he clear her name and rewrite their fate?