Film lovers eagerly wait for every Friday. From OTT platforms to theatres, Fridays often see the release of big movies and series – movies that audiences have been eagerly waiting for for a long time. The second Friday of May is fast approaching; But, before it arrives, we have brought for you a complete list of films releasing in theaters and series premiering on OTT platforms this week, so that you can have a great weekend. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s directly take a look at the list of series and movies releasing this Friday:
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Set in Chandigarh, the story of *Lukhkhe* focuses on the mutual rivalry between two budding rappers. Their shared dream slowly turns into an obsession – so subtly that they don’t even realize it’s happening. As a result, the line between artistic passion and personal animosity becomes blurred. With this series, rapper ‘King’ is entering the world of OTT entertainment. In this series he will be seen sharing the screen with Palak Tiwari.
**Release date:** 8th May
**Platform:** Amazon Prime Video
**Genre:** Musical Action Drama
No Place to Be Single
Based on the novel by Felicia Kingsley, *No Place to Be Single* is set in the town of Belvedere, Chianti, in Tuscany. This Italian romantic comedy film revolves around the life of Alice Bennetti. Alice is a single mother whose entire life is turned upside down when she meets her childhood friend Michael – Michael D’Arcy. The film stars Matilde Gioli and Cristiano Cacambo.
Release date: May 8
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
*Genre: Romantic Comedy
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After escaping from a ruthless gang that is destroying his family’s drug empire in South Florida, ‘Tiger’ Jones makes a new life for himself in Miami. Driven by a thirst for revenge, he breaks out of the city’s glittering criminal world. As time passes, he becomes a forceful and ruthless man – one who is willing to do anything to get his revenge.
Release date: May 8
**Platform:** Jio Hotstar
**Genre:** Crime Thriller
My Royal Nemesis
This Korean fantasy-romance series offers a unique blend of historical intrigue and the modern world. Kang Dae-shim, a ruthless mistress from the Joseon period, escapes death and finds herself fighting for life as an up-and-coming actress in present-day Seoul. Trapped in this new world, she becomes embroiled in a passionate romance with Cha Se-gyon.
Release date: May 8
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Drama
Remarkably Brilliant Creatures
Based on Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel *Remarkably Brilliant Creatures*, it tells the heart-touching story of Tova Sullivan. Towa is a widow who works at an aquarium, where she meets a very intelligent octopus named Marcellus, and forms a deep bond with him. The film follows Towa’s journey of emotional recovery and connection.
Release date: May 8
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy Drama
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*Daako*—starring Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap and Adivasi Shesh in the lead roles, and which was released in theaters on April 10—is set to hit the OTT platform this week. The film did not perform well at the box office during its theatrical run. Its story focuses on a young man whose girlfriend gets him thrown in jail for murdering his brother; Many years later, he returns to take his revenge.
Release date: May 8
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Romantic Thriller
Love Mocktail 3
Kannada film *Love Mocktail 3* is the sequel to the romantic drama film released in 2022, and now it is all set to hit the OTT platform this Friday. The film revolves around Adi, who adopts a child and forms an unbreakable bond with younger Nidhi—a relationship that brings happiness in his life and completely transforms the broken Adi. Release date: May 8
Platform: ZEE5
Genre: Romantic Drama
Vaza II
*Vaza-2: Biopic of a Billion Brothers* is a 2026 Malayalam-language coming-of-age drama film directed by Savin S.A. Has done. It is the sequel to the 2024 film *Vaza*. The film, originally released in theaters on April 2, 2026, is now set to arrive on the OTT platform. Release date: May 8
Platform: Jio Hotstar
Genre: Comedy Drama
Bharatanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam
The sequel of the 2024 film *Bharatanatyam* was released in theaters on April 10. The dark comedy-drama film is now set to release on the OTT platform this Friday, after its theatrical run. This film has been directed by Krishnadas Murali. Apart from Malayalam, the film will also be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages.
Release date: May 8
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Dark Comedy
Grandma’s Wedding
Kapil Sharma’s film *Dadi Ki Shaadi* is releasing in theaters on 8th May. Along with Neetu Kapoor and comedian Kapil Sharma, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni in the lead role – her big screen debut. Release date: May 8
Platform: Cinema
Genre: Comedy
Krishnaavataram: Part 1 – The Heart (Hridayam)
Siddharth Gupta’s film, ‘Krishnaavataram: Part 1 – The Heart’, is also set to release in theaters on May 8. In this film, director Hardik Gajjar has beautifully depicted the divine works and life journey of Lord Krishna. Siddharth Gupta has played the role of Lord Krishna in the film.
Release date: May 8
Platform: Cinema
Genre: Mythological
