The second week of May 2026 is absolutely stacked. Whether you’re heading to the cinemas for a dose of laughter or cozying up on the couch for some drama, there’s no dearth of entertainment in the next couple of days. From Ayushmann Khurrana’s chaotic love life to Saif Ali Khan’s intense cop avatar, here are 5 films and shows releasing in cinemas and on OTT this week.
1. Pati Patni Aur Woh Do
- Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, Wamiqa Gabbi
- Director: Mudassar Aziz
- Where to watch: In cinemas
- When to watch: May 15, 2026
Mudassar Aziz returns with a spiritual sequel to his 2019 hit, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. The audience can expect a hilarious, modern-day take on marriage and fidelity as a man is caught in a web of confusion between three stunning leading ladies.
2. Kartavya
- Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain
- Director: Pulkit
- Where to watch: Netflix
- When to watch: May 15, 2026
Backed by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, Kartavya marks the arrival of Saif Ali Khan as a sincere cop. The 104-minute thriller explores the heavy burden of duty and the moral crossroads of the law.
3. Inspector Avinash Season 2
- Cast: Randeep Hooda, Urvashi Rautela, Amit Sial, Rajniesh Duggall
- Director: Neerraj Pathak
- Where to watch: JioHotstar
- When to watch: May 15, 2026
After a successful first season, the super-cop based on the real-life Avinash Mishra returns to clean up the underworld of Uttar Pradesh. Inspector Avinash Season 2 promises more action, political mind games, and nail-biting thrills. It’s perfect for a weekend binge.
4. Exam
- Cast: Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, Abbas
- Director: A. Sarkunam
- Where to watch: Prime Video India
- When to watch: May 15, 2026
Exam is an intense suspense drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s a high-stakes thriller set against the cut-throat world of competitive exams, available in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
5. Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Raw and Undekha)
- Cast: Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan
- Director: Aditya Dhar
- Where to watch: Netflix
- When to watch: May 14, 2026
After shattering box office records, Aditya Dhar’s spy epic, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, arrives on OTT. While Indian fans can catch the theatrical cut on May 14, international audiences are excited for the ‘Raw and Undekha’ version.
Reports suggest that this special cut features an additional 3 minutes of never-before-seen footage.
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