Binge season just got cozier. With Christmas around the corner and winter chills setting in, it’s the perfect time to curl up and hit play. From action-packed thrillers to feel-good dramas, this week’s OTT releases have something for every mood as streaming platforms are filled with exciting new releases in different genres and languages. There are stylish international dramas, popular comedies, Indian shows, and even regional films. Be it a binge-watch weekend or a midweek catch-up, here’s an easy guide for you to plan with a detailed list of movies and web series that will be released on OTT platforms this week, including their streaming dates and platforms.
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (Netflix | December 16)
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is a romantic drama that peeks into the ruins of love and emotional addiction. It goes through the lives of people who love deeply, suffer painful breakups, and are mentally weak, telling a fascinating story of how the emotion of love can go overboard and lead to emotional madness. The film is directed by Milap Zaveri and stars Sonam Bajwa and Harshvardhan Rane as leads.
Thamma (Amazon Prime Video | December 16)
Integrating horror, comedy, and Indian mythology, Thamma revolves around the character of Alok Goyal, a reporter, whose life turns to the supernatural side after he meets a legendary Betaal. The film comes along with love and intrigue, and it serves up a humor that has a spooky stinge attached to it, thus bringing a new style to the horror-comedy category.
Heartiley Battery (ZEE5 | December 16)
The Tamil series of romantic sci-fi, full of love and emotions, tells the story of Sofia, a science nerd who develops a gadget to calculate love scientifically. Nevertheless, the entrance of feelings challenges her logical assumptions, leading to a heartfelt and quirky exploration of modern relationships.
Fallout Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video | December 17)
With the second season comes the return of Fallout and the continuation of the post-apocalyptic quest in a world destroyed by nuclear warfare. The show goes further into the areas of the human race’s existence, the struggle for power, and moral issues as the wasteland becomes more and more dangerous with new threats coming up and the existing ones getting more powerful and tested.
Emily in Paris Season 5 (Netflix | December 18)
The series, which has gained worldwide fame, is back with Emily Cooper starting a new story in Rome. The new season, filled with the same fashion, comedy, and cultural mess that the audience loves, will not disappoint as the main character faces new job challenges, changes in friends, and a love affair that has ups and downs.
10Dance (Netflix | December 18)
The Japanese drama film 10 Dance portrays two highly skilled but very different dancers who unite to prepare for a big competition. At first, their opposing personalities cause disagreements, but slowly, their mutual love for dancing and commitment to the competition make them get close to each other, hence creating a story full of emotions that contains discipline, rivalry, and connection.
Raju Weds Rambai (ETV Win | December 18)
Raju Weds Rambai is a Telugu romantic drama rooted in a true love story that shows the struggle of young love against society’s rules and family’s disapproval. The film, taking place in the rural backdrop, brings out the themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the heavy emotional experience of making the choice for love.
Four More Shots Please! Season 4 (Amazon Prime Video | December 19)
In the last season of Four More Shots Please!, the four heroines are dealing with things such as personal development, love disappointments, and life-altering choices. Though their friendship remains the strong emotional support, the show wraps up its trip through the themes of freedom, love, and personal growth with a proper ending.
Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse (ZEE5 | December 19)
With Mammootty in the lead role, this Malayalam mystery-comedy centers around a private detective whose life changes drastically when he finds a lost handbag. The case that starts as a trivial matter unexpectedly turns into a tangled situation of missing people full of humor and thrills.
Godday Godday Chaa 2 (ZEE5 | December 19)
Godday Godday Chaa 2, a Punjabi comedy-drama wrapped around a wedding full of life, delves into teasing gender disputes, cultural practices, and funny mix-ups, thereby becoming a comical celebration of the season.
Mrs. Deshpande (JioHotstar | December 19)
Inspired by international crime dramas, the plot of Mrs. Deshpande, a psychological thriller, revolves around a well-known serial killer who, on the condition that she will work with her estranged son, helps the police to pinpoint a copycat murderer.
Mufti Police (aha | December 19)
This gripping crime thriller is all about a murder case in a luxury apartment. The more Inspector Magudapathi investigates, the more the hidden truths surface, blurring the line between justice and lying.
Nayanam (ZEE5 | December 19)
Nayanam is a psychological sci-fi thriller that depicts a doctor whose obsession with cutting-edge medical technology takes him to a point of no return, encountering issues of morality, ethics, and human curiosity.
Pharma (JioHotstar | December 19)
Pharma, a Malayalam series that captivates from the very first episode, reveals the shady side of the drug market through the battle of one individual against the practices of the pharmaceutical companies that prioritize profits over people’s health.
Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (Netflix | December 19)
In this crime fiction thriller, Jatil Yadav, who is an inspector, returns to the scene as he probes a savage killing of a family. With the unveiling of secrets, the case reveals not only the power relations and hidden reasons but also the deeply buried truths.
Roofman (Lionsgate Play | December 19)
Roof Man is a drama that deals with the protagonist, who, after serving in the army, becomes a serial thief and ends up breaking into various fast-food restaurants through the roof, laying out raw and elusive details of a real crime story.
The Great Flood (Netflix | December 19)
The Great Flood, a South Korean disaster movie, is situated in the very middle of a catastrophic flood that covers the entire planet. A group of people stuck in a flooded and rising building will have to fight against fear, time, and nature in a thrilling survival challenge.
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 (Netflix | December 20)
The return of Kapil Sharma with the fourth season of his renowned comedy talk show comes along with a list of special guests, new skits, and the usual brand of comedy. The program has managed to stay a family-friendly favorite for lighthearted entertainment.
This week’s OTT releases feature a variety of genres including romance, comedy, horror, mystery, and even world drama, thus appealing to every type of audience. The viewing of the latest releases ranges from international series that are worth binge-watching to Indian originals that are highly engaging.
