Friday OTT releases (May 16, 2025): 3 exciting movies and series to watch on SonyLIV, JioHotstar and more

May 16, 2025, has a lot of exciting movies and shows that will land on platforms like JioHotstar, SonyLIV, and more. From Neil Nitin Mukesh, Jacqueline Fernandez's Hai Junoon to Akash Murali, Aditi Shankar's Nesippaya, check out the unmissable list and get ready to binge-watch these.

Friday OTT releases (May 16, 2025)

Nesippaya (Lionsgate Play - OTTplay Premium)

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This Tamil language film tells the story of Arjun, who learns that his ex-girlfriend Diya is in prison in Portugal and accused of murdering her boyfriend Karthik. Diya is wrongly accused, and Arjun travels to Portugal to uncover the truth. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the lengths to which a person will go to protect their loved ones. The film stars Akash Murali, Aditi Shankar, George Kora, Sarath Kumar, Khushbu Sundar, and others. 

Madame Web (Sony LIV - OTTplay Premium)

This superhero origin story follows Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in New York City who develops clairvoyant abilities. The film explores her past, her ability to see the future, and her responsibility to protect three young women with a Spider-Woman connection from a dangerous villain named Ezekiel Sims. The suspense-driven thriller focuses on Webb's development as a heroine and her connection with these young women. The cast features Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O'Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Adam Scott, and Emma Roberts. 

Hai Junoon (JioHotstar)

Hai Junoon - Dream. Dare. Dominate is a musical drama series that follows the rivalry between two music clubs, The Misfits and The SuperSonics. It is the story of Sebi, a rebellious student who forms The Misfits, Gagan Ahuja, the mentor of The SuperSonics, and Jacqueline Fernandez, who plays Pearl, a passionate guide for her students. This series explores themes of ambition, competition, self-discovery, and the power of music. The series also features Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sumedh Mudgalkar, and others. 

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