December is here with a thrilling mix of emotional dramas, gripping thrillers, festive entertainers, and powerful stories that will keep your screens busy all month long. Whether you’re craving romance, suspense, or heartwarming family tales, OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, Hotstar, and more are gearing up to deliver blockbuster entertainment. Add these unmissable new releases to your watchlist and dive into cinematic magic from the comfort of your home!
1. Thamma (Prime Video – December 2)
Thamma follows shy TV reporter Alok Goyal, whose world turns upside down when Tadaka, an immortal Betaal, rescues him from a deadly bear attack. A forbidden love blossoms between the two, challenging sacred supernatural rules. Meanwhile, a ruthless Betaal commander sets out to trigger a devastating global blackout. As Alok undergoes an intense transformation, the lovers must fight a battle that determines the fate of both humanity and the supernatural world. A thrilling blend of myth, romance, action, and dark fantasy.
2. The Girlfriend (Netflix – December 5)
Rashmika Mandanna stars as Bhooma, a quiet literature student who falls into an emotionally abusive relationship with the charming yet controlling Vikram. As love turns toxic, Bhooma begins a painful yet powerful journey to reclaim her identity and voice. A raw and relatable story of manipulation, courage, and emotional liberation-perfect for audiences drawn to intense character-driven dramas.
3. Single Papa (Netflix – December 12)
Single Papa follows GG, an immature yet big-hearted man dealing with divorce who suddenly decides to adopt a child. His family doubts his parenting abilities, leading to hilarious chaos and emotional revelations. A warm, humorous, feel-good film about redefining family through love rather than blood.
4. Saali Mohabbat (ZEE5 – December 12)
Saali Mohabbat explores betrayal and adultery through dual timelines as Kavita narrates the disturbing story of Smita, a small-town housewife trapped in deception, revenge, and murder. Viewers are left questioning whether her confession is true or a coded threat for someone in the room. A tense narrative that blurs the line between reality and illusion.
5. Mrs Deshpande (JioHotstar – December 19)
Mrs Deshpande, an ordinary-seeming homemaker with a dark past as a convicted serial killer, is drawn back into the spotlight when a copycat murders again. The police seek her expertise, forcing her estranged son-detective Nikhil Deshpande-to face his deeply buried trauma. A chilling psychological battle filled with secrets, manipulation, and moral complexity.
6. Single Salma (Netflix – December 26)
Salma Rizvi, a hardworking wedding planner pressured into marriage, meets free-spirited Meet Singh on a work trip to London-sparking emotional conflict with her traditional fiancé Sikandar. The encounter forces her to choose between expectations and the life she truly desires. A heartfelt journey of self-discovery, independence, and redefining love.
7. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (Netflix – TBA)
Powerful politician Vikramaditya Bhonsle becomes dangerously obsessed with actress Adaa Randhawa after she repeatedly rejects him. His fixation leads to manipulation that destroys her career and family, culminating in a deadly confrontation after Adaa offers a public bounty on him. A tense, emotional clash exploring the thin line between obsession and destruction.
8. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (Netflix – December 19)
This sequel follows Inspector Jatil Yadav as he investigates a shocking murder inside the influential Bansal family. What looks like a simple crime slowly turns into a tense psychological puzzle filled with jealousy, hidden affairs, and old secrets no one wants to reveal. As Jatil digs deeper, he discovers every clue has another meaning. To uncover the truth, he must navigate lies, power games, and tough moral choices that challenge everything he believes.
From dark thrillers to tender love stories, December’s OTT lineup promises something for every mood. So grab your blankets, hot chocolate, and pick your favorites-binge season is officially on!