May 8 OTT Releases: Dacoit, Vaazha 2, and Bharatanatyam 2 Now Streaming

Overview of South Releases

This week marks the debut of several new films available for streaming across various OTT platforms. The releases include films in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, appealing to diverse audiences. Noteworthy offerings include the Telugu-Hindi film Dacoit, featuring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, alongside the Malayalam comedy-drama Vaazha 2 and the Bharatanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam.

Streaming Platforms

The new releases will be accessible on popular streaming platforms such as JioHotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, and others. Below is a detailed list of what viewers can watch across these platforms this week.

Featured Releases

Vaazha 2 (May 8, JioHotstar)

Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros is a Malayalam coming-of-age comedy-drama. It revolves around the lives of four friends—Hashir, Alan, Ajin, and Vinayak—as they navigate the complexities of growing up, societal expectations, and their reputations as mischief-makers.

Dacoit (May 8, Prime Video)

Dacoit is a multilingual action thriller in Telugu and Hindi. The film follows a criminal’s quest for revenge against his former girlfriend, who betrayed him and moved on with her life. After being released from prison, their paths intersect again as they pursue a shared objective. This project marks Anurag Kashyap’s debut as an actor in Telugu cinema.

Bharatanatyam 2 (May 8, Netflix)

The Malayalam film Bharatanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam is a dark-comedy thriller and serves as a sequel to Krishnadas Murali’s 2024 film. The story continues to follow Sasi and his family as they strive to conceal their fraudulent ancestral temple. As their attempts to hide their wrongdoings unfold, the family finds themselves facing new threats and instances of blackmail.

Oh Butterfly (May 8, Sun NXT)

Written by Vijay Ranganathan, Oh Butterfly is a Tamil romantic psychological thriller. The plot centers around Gowri, a woman suffering from Harm OCD, who takes her husband Arjun to an isolated hill station to reveal a troubling secret. An unexpected visitor brings back memories from their past, compelling them to confront feelings of guilt and events that were not anticipated. Viewers are drawn into their story to see what unfolds.

Love Mocktail 3 (May 8, Zee5)

The Kannada drama-comedy Love Mocktail 2 explores the dynamic between a father and daughter. The narrative follows Adi, who takes in Nidhi, a young girl from an orphanage. However, as their relationship develops, it faces challenges that put their bond to the test.