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From heartfelt romances to eerie thrillers and quirky comedies, this week's OTT lineup has something for every mood. Whether you're in for a laugh-out-loud ride with a memory-lost sumo wrestler or a chilling mystery with a forensic twist, the small screen is buzzing with fresh stories. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and check out these new releases hitting your favourite streaming platforms this week—you won't want to miss them!TentkottaMay 23Get ready for laughs, action, and a trip to Japan with Sumo! When a giant sumo wrestler named Ganesh (Yoshinori Tashiro) washes up near Chennai with no memory of his past, locals Jack (VTV Ganesh) and Shiva (Shiva) rope him into a bunch of hilarious schemes. But things take a heartfelt turn when they uncover Ganesh's dramatic past as a sumo champ in Japan. What follows is an East-meets-South emotional ride packed with feel-good moments and quirky humour.ManoramaMAXMay 23If you're in the mood for eerie thrills and supernatural chills, Hunt is your ticket. Directed by Shaji Kailas, this Malayalam horror thriller stars Bhavana as Dr. Keerthi, a forensic postgraduate drawn into a murder mystery that may have paranormal roots. With a gripping narrative, stunning visuals by Jackson Johnson, and music by Kailas Menon, Hunt promises to deliver goosebumps. The ensemble cast featuring Aditi Ravi and Renji Panicker adds weight to this suspense-packed drama.ETVWinMay 22Pendulum swings between reality and dreams with an edge-of-the-seat narrative. When Dr. Mahesh (Vijay Babu) wakes up from a supposed accident in a hill station, he's convinced it was all a dream—until strange connections between his visions and real-life people start surfacing. With his wife Shweta (Devaki Rajendran) and friend John Master (Prakash Bare), he dives into a mystery that blurs the line between illusion and truth. A psychological thriller that promises twists at every turn!JioHotstarStreaming nowThe doctors are back, and so is the drama! Heart Beat 2 continues the gripping saga of surgical residents juggling lives, love, and life-or-death decisions inside RK Multispeciality Hospital. With emotional highs and career-defining dilemmas, this medical drama hits you right in the feels. If you enjoyed the heartfelt stories and intense medical moments in Season 1, the new season cranks it up a notch with more character depth, complex cases, and unfiltered realism.Simply South (outside India) and Prime VideoMay 23For those who love soft romances with a slice-of-life charm, Abhilasham is a gentle watch. The film follows Abhilash Kumar, a simple man from Kottakkal who runs an Attar shop and courier service. His world is shaken when Sherin, a single mother and school friend, returns to town. But expressing his long-held feelings isn't as easy as it seems. Sweet, nostalgic, and rooted in small-town vibes, this one's for the romantics who enjoy stories that unfold at their own pace.
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