OTT Releases This Week: 10-16 May 2024 – Murder in Mahim, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life, Undekhi: Season 3, Doctor Who Season 14, Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román, Living with Leopards, The Ultimatum: South Africa, Blood of Zeus : Season 2.
Movie/Show/ Web Series | Platform | Release Date | Language | Genre |
Murder in Mahim | JioCinema | 10th May | Hindi | Mystery Thriller |
Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life | Amazon Prime Video | 10th May | Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi | Survival Drama |
Undekhi: Season 3 | SonyLiv | 10th May | Hindi | Crime Drama |
Doctor Who Season 14 | Disney+ Hotstar | 10th May | English | Sci Fi |
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román | Netflix | 10th May | Español (Spanish) | Crime, Documentary |
Living with Leopards | Netflix | 10th May | English | Documentary |
The Ultimatum: South Africa | Netflix | 10th May | English | Drama |
Blood of Zeus : Season 2 | Netflix | 10th May | English | Animation, Sci Fi |
1. Murder in Mahim
Platform | Jio Cinema |
Release Date | 10th May |
Director | Raj Acharya |
Cast | Vijay Raaz, Ashutosh Rana, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Shivaji Satam, Divya Jagdale, Smita Tambe, Rajesh Khattar, Benafsha Soonawalla |
Language | Hindi |
Genre | Mystery Thriller |
IMDB Rating | 6.9/10 |
This week’s standout addition to the OTT lineup is “Murder in Mahim,” adapted from Jerry Pinto’s acclaimed novel of the same name. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Mumbai in 2013, where a sensational murder at Mahim railway station grabs headlines. Leading the investigation is Shivajirao Jende (portrayed by Vijay Raaz), aided by his friend Peter Fernandes (played by Ashutosh Rana), a retired journalist. As they delve deeper, they unearth a labyrinth of secrets, possibly linked to Peter’s own son. Join them on a riveting journey as they untangle the web of mystery surrounding this gripping tale!
2. Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life
Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
Release Date | 10th May |
Director | Blessy |
Cast | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, K. R. Gokul, Amala Paul, Shobha Mohan, Talib Al Balushi, Nasar Karutheni |
Language | Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi |
Genre | Survival Drama |
IMDB Rating | 8.6/10 |
Najeeb Muhammed, an Indian migrant seeking opportunity in Saudi Arabia, saw his dreams tarnished by unexpected hardship. Initially drawn to the Gulf states by the promise of a better life, Najeeb’s aspirations were dashed as he found himself ensnared in a harsh reality. Forced into a life akin to slavery, he spent his days herding goats in the barren Saudi desert. However, despite the bleakness of his circumstances, Najeeb’s spirit remained unbroken. Determined to reclaim his freedom, he concocted a daring and dangerous plan to escape the confines of his desert prison and pursue a life of dignity once more.
3. Undekhi: Season 3
Platform | SonyLiv |
Release Date | 10th May |
Director | Siddharth Sengupta |
Cast | Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Surya Sharma, Ankur Rathee, Ayn Zoya, Aanchal Singgh, Shivangi Singh, Varun Badola |
Language | Hindi |
Genre | Crime Drama |
IMDB Rating | 7.9/10 |
Following the success of two gripping seasons, crime drama enthusiasts can anticipate the arrival of “Undekhi: Season 3” on OTT platforms this week. Continuing the saga, this new installment delves deeper into the Atwal family’s ongoing struggle for dominance and survival. Tensions escalate when the family receives an unsettling anonymous video depicting the murder of a dancer at a wedding. Determined to uncover the truth and quash their adversaries, the Atwals find themselves entangled in a web of old and new conflicts, heightening the stakes of their power play.
4. Doctor Who Season 14
Platform | Disney+ Hotstar |
Release Date | 10th May |
Director | Julie Anne Robinson |
Cast | Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Michelle Greenidge, Angela Wynter, Anita Dobson, Jemma Redgrave, Bonnie Langford, Yasmin Finney, Alexander Devrient, Indira Varma |
Language | English |
Genre | Sci Fi |
IMDB Rating | 7.7/10 |
This week marks the exciting debut of Doctor Who Season 14 on OTT platforms. Ncuti Gatwa leads the cast as the iconic titular character, joined by Millie Gibson as the lively companion, Ruby Sunday. Together, they embark on a series of thrilling adventures aboard the TARDIS, a time-travelling vessel disguised as a police box. From the elegant settings of Regency-era England to the perilous battlegrounds of a dystopian future, they confront a myriad of challenges. However, their greatest test awaits as they face off against a formidable new adversary, pushing the Doctor to the limits of ingenuity and courage. Will victory once again be within reach for Doctor Who?
5. Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román
Platform | Netflix |
Release Date | 10th May |
Director | Román Parrado |
Cast | Irma Frigenti, Juan Luis Galiacho, Gloria Francis Bulness, Raquel Contreras, Gustavo Camara |
Language | Español (Spanish) |
Genre | Crime, Documentary |
IMDB Rating | 6.1/10 |
This documentary series delves into a murder investigation involving a renowned Spanish chef, whose rise to fame was shrouded in secrecy and deception, unraveling a complex web of hidden truths and fabricated personas.
6. Living with Leopards
Platform | Netflix |
Release Date | 10th May |
Director | Brad Bestelink, Alex Parkinson |
Cast | Brad Bestelink, Alex Parkinson |
Language | English |
Genre | Documentary |
IMDB Rating | 7.8/10 |
In this captivating nature documentary, a team of filmmakers closely tracks the remarkable transformation of two leopard cubs as they navigate the challenging transition from infancy to maturity. Viewers are offered an intimate glimpse into the lives of these majestic creatures as they embark on their journey through the wilderness.
7. The Ultimatum: South Africa
Platform | Netflix |
Release Date | 10th May |
Director | Tasneen Handerson |
Cast | Salamina Mosese, Tshepo Howza Mosese |
Language | English |
Genre | Drama |
IMDB Rating | 7.4/10 |
In this exhilarating social experiment, six individuals engage in a complex dance of shifting partnerships, igniting intense connections and heartbreaking betrayals. Amidst the whirlwind of emotions, participants are faced with the challenging task of selecting their romantic alliances and navigating the delicate balance between love and loyalty in this adrenaline-fueled journey of self-discovery.
8. Blood of Zeus : Season 2
Platform | Netflix |
Release Date | 10th May |
Director | — |
Cast | Jessica Henwick |
Language | English |
Genre | Animation, Sci Fi |
IMDB Rating | 7.5/10 |
Amidst the tumultuous conflict for control over Olympus, Hades devises a cunning scheme to pilfer a formidable stone from Zeus’s sacred temple. Meanwhile, Gaia bestows upon Heron a crucial mission – to rescue a former foe, thrusting him into an epic quest filled with peril and redemption.
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