April is wrapping up, and May is kicking off with a packed slate of OTT releases you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Here is a curated list of what is worth your time this week.
Aame Katha:
This Telugu short film joins ETV Win’s Katha Sudha series, starring Aamani and Devi Prasad. Directed by Gatreddie Harie Prrawsadh, it started streaming yesterday (April 26) but has opened to a lukewarm response.
Batchmates:
Targeting younger audiences, Batchmates is a coming of age Telugu series that follows the lives of four engineering students. Directed by Pawan Kumar, it will premiere on Jio Hotstar on April 30, 2026.
Biker:
Sharwanand’s latest hit, Biker, will ride onto Netflix on May 1, 2026. Directed by Abhilash Reddy and backed by UV Creations, the film is gearing up for a pan Indian OTT rollout. Malvika Nair plays the female lead.
Raakaasa:
Produced by Niharika Konidela, this horror comedy starring Sangeeth Shoban received decent theatrical feedback. It is now set to land on Netflix on May 1, 2026, marking Manasa Sharma’s directorial debut.
Glory:
Featuring Pulkit Samrat and Divyenndu Sharma, this Hindi series blends drama with intensity. Directed by Karan Anshuman and Kanishk Varma, it will begin streaming on Netflix from May 1, 2026, with a Telugu version expected.
The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond:
Set to premiere on ZEE5 on May 1, 2026, this standalone film introduces a fresh cast led by Ulka Gupta and Aditi Bhatia. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, it will be available in multiple regional languages, including Telugu.
Aadu 3:
The much awaited third installment of the Aadu franchise will stream on ZEE5 on May 1, 2026. Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, the super hit film brings back Jayasurya along with a strong supporting cast. A Telugu dubbed version is also confirmed.
Undekhi Season 4:
The final chapter of the gritty crime thriller is set to arrive on SonyLIV on May 1, 2026. Directed by Ashish R. Shukla, the season promises a decisive showdown between the Atwal family and the law, with weekly episode drops every Friday.
Leader:
Saravanan’s spy action thriller, Leader, is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video from May 1, 2026, in multiple languages, including Telugu. Directed by Durai Senthilkumar, the film looks to find a wider audience on OTT.
More titles are expected to drop quietly in the coming days, and we will keep you posted on everything worth watching.