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The first full week of January 2026 brings a robust lineup of digital premieres across India’s leading streaming platforms, including Netflix, JioHotstar, Zee5, and SonyLIV. This week’s schedule is highlighted by the digital arrival of major theatrical sequels such as the Telugu action-drama Akhanda 2: Thaandavam and the Hindi romantic-comedy De De Pyaar De 2. OTT Releases This Week Jan 6, 2026 Jigris Drama SunNXT Language:Telugu Running Time: 2h 30m IMDB Rating: 9.6/10 View Box Office Collection→ Jigris is a Telugu road-trip comedy-drama that follows four childhood friends—Karthik, Praveen, Vinay, and Prashanth—who reunite for a spontaneous journey to Goa in a beat-up Maruti 800 to fulfill the dying wish of Prashanth, who is battling terminal cancer. What begins as a chaotic and hilarious adventure, complicated by the loss of their phones and money, transitions into a deeply emotional narrative during the final act as the weight of Prashanth's illness and the strength of their brotherhood take center stage. Jan 5, 2026 Naanu Matthu Gunda 2 Comedy,Drama Zee5 Language:Kannada Running Time: 2h 19m IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 Direct OTT Release Naanu Matthu Gunda 2 follows Gunda’s unwavering loyalty as he guards his late master Shankara’s grave before eventually passing away. The story shifts to Shankara's son, who initially resents the dog but later embarks on a spiritual quest to find Gunda's reincarnation. The film explores themes of eternal love and the bond between humans and animals across lifetimes. Jan 5, 2026 Heer Express Comedy Drama Jio Hotstar Language:Hindi Running Time: 2h 20m IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 View Box Office Collection→ Heer Express is a heartwarming Bollywood family drama that follows Heer Walia (Divita Juneja), a spirited young woman from Punjab who runs a dhaba started by her late mother. Encouraged by her doting uncles to pursue her passion for cooking, she moves to London to manage an Indian restaurant, only to discover deep-seated family secrets involving its owner, TJ (Ashutosh Rana). As she navigates personal and cultural challenges in a new country, Heer must balance her own dreams with complex family legacies in this tale of resilience and familial bonds. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 8, 2026 Radheyaa Crime Drama SunNXT Language: Kannada Running Time:2h 1m IMDB Rating: 5.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ Radheyaa is a Kannada psychological thriller starring Krishna Ajai Rao as a serial killer who surrenders after committing 36 murders, including those of his wife and unborn child. The plot follows a crime reporter (Dhanya Balakrishna) as she interviews him in prison to uncover his motives. The story explores his traumatic childhood and the psychological factors that turned him into a cold-blooded killer, ultimately questioning the possibility of redemption for such extreme crimes. Jan 9, 2026 Mask Adventure, Drama Zee5 Language:Tamil Running Time: 2h 10m IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ In the dark comedy heist thriller Mask, Velu (Kavin), a morally ambiguous private detective driven by greed, is blackmailed by Bhumi (Andrea Jeremiah), a powerful woman running a criminal enterprise behind an NGO front. When a mysterious gang in Radha Ravi masks steals ₹440 crore of election black money from her, Bhumi forces Velu to track them down within seven days. As Velu investigates, he uncovers hidden connections and double-crosses, leading to an explosive high-stakes battle between various bad people fighting for survival and the massive fortune. Jan 9, 2026 Ronny Action, Drama Zee5 Language:Kannada Running Time: 2h 28m IMDB Rating: 9.0/10 View Box Office Collection→ Ronny: The Ruler centers on Raghava, an aspiring actor whose dreams of stardom are shattered after he accidentally kills the son of a powerful underworld don. Following a five-year prison sentence, he emerges with the new, feared identity of Ronny, a mass rowdy who uses his influence to dismantle corrupt systems. Despite his transition into the violent underworld, Raghava internally remains an artist, struggling with a duality between his "bloodstained" reality and his original goal of finding redemption through artistic expression. The film follows his attempts to navigate intense gang rivalries and complicated love interests while trying to reclaim his life as an actor. Jan 9, 2026 Yellow Romance, Drama PrimeVideo Language:Tamil Running Time: 2h 16m IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 View Box Office Collection→ Yellow is an adventure drama starring Poornima Ravi as Aadhirai, a young woman feeling suffocated by a monotonous bank job and family burdens. Following her father's advice to live in the moment, she embarks on a transformative solo road trip through Kerala. During her journey, she meets a fellow traveler (Vaibhav Murugesan) and learns to break free from her mechanical routine, ultimately finding emotional healing and a renewed sense of self-identity. Jan 9, 2026 Udaala Romance, Drama PrimeVideo Language:Kannada Running Time: 2h 42m IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 View Box Office Collection→ Udaala is a Kannada action-drama that follows Pakkya (Pruthvi Shamanur), a street-smart auto driver in Bijapur who enrolls in college to win the heart of Pinky (Hrithika Srinivas), a girl with a dangerous obsession with firearms. Their lighthearted romance takes a dark turn when a reckless prank involving a homemade gun entangles them with a local crime lord, forcing the duo into a chaotic chase through the streets of North Karnataka. Directed by Amol Patil, the film is noted for its authentic use of the Bijapur dialect and its blend of campus comedy with gritty crime elements. Jan 9, 2026 Salliyargal Drama OTTPlus Language:Tamil Running Time: 1h 47m Direct OTT Release Salliyargal is a gritty war drama directed by T. Kittu that focuses on the unsung medical wing during the Sri Lankan Civil War. The story centers on a dedicated team of doctors, led by Sathyadevi, who operate in high-risk underground bunker hospitals to treat the wounded. Highlighting the humanitarian side of the conflict, the narrative follows these medical professionals as they uphold their ethics by treating both comrades and enemy soldiers while facing constant bombardment and moral dilemmas. Jan 9, 2026 Mahasenha Adventure,Drama SimplySouth Language:Tamil Running Time: 2h 15m IMDB Rating: 9.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ Mahasenha is a Tamil mythological thriller about a tribal man (Vemal) in the Kurangani hills whose life and community are threatened by a corrupt forest officer's plot to steal their sacred Yaali idol, with his beloved elephant, Sena, becoming entangled in the conflict and serving as the village's protector. Jan 9, 2026 Angammal Drama SunNXT Language: Tamil Running Time: 1h 57m IMDB Rating: 8.9/10 View Box Office Collection→ Set in a remote 1990s Tamil Nadu village, Angammal follows a fiercely independent widow who has spent her life traditionally wearing a sari without a blouse. The quiet stability of her life is shattered when her son, a doctor, returns from the city and demands she "civilize" herself by wearing a blouse to impress his affluent prospective in-laws. What starts as a simple dispute over clothing evolves into a profound battle for bodily autonomy and personal identity, as Angammal refuses to sacrifice her comfort for modern societal standards. Adapted from Perumal Murugan's short story Kodithuni, the film explores the widening generational gap and the cost of maintaining one's freedom in a conforming world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 9, 2026 Akhanda 2: Thaandavam Drama,Action Netflix Language:Telugu,Hindi,Kannada,Malayalam,Tamil Running Time: 2h 50m IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 View Box Office Collection→ In the legendary Aghori warrior Akhanda (Nandamuri Balakrishna) returns to fulfill his promise of protecting Janani (Harshaali Malhotra), the daughter of his twin Murali Krishna. Now an 18-year-old scientist with the DRDO, Janani becomes a target after developing a vaccine to counter a deadly bio-weapon unleashed by a vengeful Chinese general and a corrupt Indian politician during the Maha Kumbh Mela. To save the nation from this biological and spiritual assault, Akhanda must navigate from the Himalayas to the Ganges, battling both human adversaries and mystical foes like the dark tantric Netra (Aadhi Pinisetty). The film concludes with Akhanda defeating the masterminds at the border, restoring national faith through a high-voltage blend of action and divine justice Jan 9, 2026 De De Pyaar De 2 Comedy,Romance Netflix Language:Hindi Running Time: 2h 27m IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 View Box Office Collection→ De De Pyaar De 2 flips the script of the original as Ashish (Ajay Devgn) travels to Chandigarh to win over Ayesha’s (Rakul Preet Singh) family. The plot centers on the comedic clash between Ashish and Ayesha’s father, Rakesh (R. Madhavan), who struggles to accept a son-in-law his own age despite his "progressive" values. The sequel explores themes of ageism and family hypocrisy as the couple fights to prove their relationship is based on maturity rather than a mid-life crisis. Jan 9, 2026 Jato Kando Kolkatatei Mystery,Thriller Zee5 Language:Bengali Running Time: 2h 7m IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 View Box Office Collection→ Joto Kando Kolkatatei is a mystery-drama directed by Anik Dutta that pays tribute to Satyajit Ray’s Feluda universe. The story follows Saba, a woman from Dhaka, who arrives in Kolkata to trace her ancestral roots using an old photograph. She enlists the help of Toposmitro (Topshe), a private investigator and Feluda enthusiast played by Abir Chatterjee. Together, they navigate a trail of riddles across Kolkata and North Bengal, uncovering long-buried family secrets and historical mysteries in a journey steeped in nostalgia and classic detective tropes. Jan 8, 2026 Mystery,Thriller ETVWin Series:Constable Kanakam - season 2 Language: Telugu No Of Episodes:NA young officer Kanakam (Varsha Bollamma) deepens her investigation into the eerie disappearances of women in the village of Repalle. This season centers on the search for her missing friend, Chandrika, leading Kanakam into the treacherous, fog-shrouded Adavigutta forest. As she navigates professional backlash and personal danger, she uncovers a vast conspiracy involving local politics and dangerous hidden predators. Supported by the sincere Head Constable (Rajeev Kanakala), Kanakam must confront the perpetrator’s true nature to finally bring justice to the victims. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 9, 2026 Political Thriller SonyLiv Series:Freedom at Midnight season 2 Language:Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam No Of Episodes:8 Season 2 of Freedom at Midnight,shifts its focus to the visceral aftermath of India's 1947 independence and the Partition. The narrative explores the massive refugee crisis and the "impossible decisions" faced by leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Patel as they navigate diplomatic crises, communal unrest, and the arduous task of integrating over 500 princely states into a fractured republic. This season moves beyond political corridors to highlight the profound human cost of nation-building, concluding with the final months of Mahatma Gandhi's life. Jan 9, 2026 Crime Documentary Zee5 Series:Honeymoon Se Hatya Language:Hindi No Of Episodes:5 Honeymoon Se Hatya is a chilling five-part true-crime docudrama that uncovers real-life cases of marital betrayal where wives murdered their husbands.The series uses dramatic re-enactments and expert interviews to explore the psychological motives and hidden fractures behind these crimes. A central focus is the infamous Blue Drum murder from Meerut, where a woman and her lover dismembered her husband and hid the remains in a cement-filled drum. Through its investigative lens, the show examines the dark transition from newlywed bliss to fatal control, challenging idealized perceptions of marriage. Jan 9, 2026 Drama, Romance Zee5 Series:Ekam Season 1 Language:Kannada No Of Episodes:7 The first season of the Kannada web series Ekam is a seven-episode anthology rooted in the coastal Karavali region of Karnataka. Each episode explores distinct, timeless stories of local people, weaving together universal human experiences like identity crises, euphoria, and liberation against a backdrop of regional traditions such as bhootaaradhane. Produced by Paramvah Studios and featuring an ensemble cast including Prakash Raj and Raj B. Shetty, the series uses the diverse landscapes and dialects of coastal India to tell stories that are deeply local yet globally resonant. Jan 9, 2026 Drama, Romance Hotstar Series:Splitsvilla Season 16 Language:Hindi No Of Episodes:NA This season introduces a brutal financial twist where contestants must constantly choose between building genuine romantic connections and opting for massive cash rewards or strategic advantages.Set against a luxurious casino-themed backdrop at the Chariot Beach Resort in Mahabalipuram, the villa’s drama is further intensified by Mischief Makers Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed, who are tasked with disrupting alliances and testing the loyalties of a diverse group of contestants, including familiar faces like Roadies fame Niharika Tiwari and Kushal Tanwar. /* ---------- OTT Section ---------- */ .ott-section { font-family: "Nunito Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 960px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); } .ott-section * { font-style: normal !important; } .ott-section h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 18px; color: #222; border-bottom: 2px solid #e6e6e6; padding-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 600; } /* ---------- Card ---------- */ .ott-card { position: relative; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); } /* ---------- Date pill ---------- */ .ott-date { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#3b0078,#5b2b99); color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); font-style: normal !important; } /* ---------- Grid: Poster + Meta ---------- */ .ott-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 20px; align-items: start; } .ott-poster-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start; } .ott-poster { width: 150px; height: 210px; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); margin-top: 18px; transition: transform 0.18s ease; } .ott-poster-wrap:hover .ott-poster { transform: translateY(-3px); } /* ---------- Meta ---------- */ .ott-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; } /* Title */ .ott-title { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 10px 0; } .ott-title a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; font-style: normal !important; } /* Pills / Tags */ .ott-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; } .genre-pill, .ott-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; min-width: 110px; height: 32px; } .genre-pill { background: #f7e9e9; color: #d6336c; } .ott-pill { background: #e9f0ff; color: #1f4f91; } .ott-pill img { width: 20px; height: 20px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 3px; } /* Info section */ .ott-info p { margin: 4px 0; font-size: 1rem; color: #444; font-style: normal !important; } .ott-info strong { color: #222; } /* Synopsis */ .ott-desc { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; text-align: justify; font-style: normal !important; } /* Box office / links */ .ott-links a { color: #5b2b99; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-style: normal !important; } /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .ott-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; } .ott-poster { width: 180px; height: 250px; margin-top: 0; } .ott-poster-wrap { justify-content: center; } .ott-meta { text-align: center; align-items: center; } .ott-title { text-align: center; } .ott-tags { justify-content: center; } .ott-desc { text-align: left; } .ott-date { top: 10px; right: 10px; } }

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After a much-anticipated theatrical run, the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Akhanda 2: Thaandavam is heading for its digital premiere. The film, which marks the fourth collaboration between Balakrishna and blockbuster director Boyapati Srinu, is set to stream on Netflix starting January 9, 2026. This comes after the film's worldwide theatrical release on December 12, 2025. Akhanda 2: Thaandavam was released with monumental expectations, given the historic success of its predecessor. However, the sequel failed to replicate the same magic at the box office. The film grossed a total of ₹122.6 Crore worldwide. The India Net collection stood at ₹94.15 Crore, with the India Gross collection reaching ₹110.25 Crore. The film's performance in the overseas market was also underwhelming, with collections amounting to ₹12.35 Crore. The majority of the domestic collections came from its primary market, the Telugu states, where it earned a net of ₹90.61 Crore. The performance of the dubbed versions was negligible, with the Hindi version collecting ₹0.77 Crore, Tamil ₹2.51 Crore, Kannada ₹0.18 Crore, and Malayalam ₹0.08 Crore. Given its high production and distribution costs, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam has been declared a Flop at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The sequel continues the story of the Aghora, a powerful devotee of Lord Shiva. This time, he is faced with a national crisis as a biowarfare attack threatens the Maha Kumbh Mela. Balakrishna returns in his powerful dual role, with Samyuktha Menon as the female lead and Aadhi Pinisetty playing the antagonist. The film also features Harshaali Malhotra, with music by the acclaimed S. Thaman. While the sequel may not have met expectations, the combination of Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu has a celebrated history of delivering massive blockbusters that have redefined box office records. This powerful partnership began in 2010 with the landmark success of Simha, a film that re-established Balakrishna's dominance at the box office and became a huge commercial success. They continued their winning streak in 2014 with Legend, a political action film that also emerged as a massive blockbuster, further solidifying their reputation. This collaboration reached its zenith with the 2021 cultural and commercial phenomenon, Akhanda, which earned a hit verdict and was celebrated by audiences everywhere.

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Los Angeles, January 2 - Netflix may have, once again, left a lot of money on the table by not giving one of its most popular series, Stranger Things 5, a proper theatrical release. The final episode of this sci-fi show was released on December 31st, with limited fan screenings across North America. In October this year, Netflix announced that the final episode of Stranger Things would be having fans screenings in the domestic market. The finale was set to screen in just over 350 theatres across the U.S. and Canada on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, but due to increasing demand, the number jumped to 620+ theatres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Technically, there are no box office numbers for these screenings. Because of residual and distribution complications tied to TV series, theatres are charging seat reservation fees (around $20 at AMC), which are then converted into concession vouchers. So, there were no ticket sales via a traditional online platform, so the actual grosses are unknown. However, according to the trade estimated figures, over 1.5 million reservations were made for the Stranger Things finale, and with a $20 million average ticket price, or a reservation fee, it could mean at least $25 million and upto $30 million in just 1 and a half days, and that too, despite the series being availble on streamer with no extra cost. By comparison, 20th Century Studios' Avatar: Fire and Ash, the No. 1 grossing film of the season, made a combined $23.7M over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Netflix has been a hardcore anti-cinema OTT platform, and because of its stubborn approach, trade has time and again said that the streamer has been leaving plenty of money it could have made by releasing its movies or shows on the big screens. Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, January 2 - The series finale of Netflix's sci-fi horror drama Stranger Things 5 has left fans across the world debating one crucial question: what really happened to Eleven (EL), played by Millie Bobby Brown? After an emotionally charged ending, viewers were left stunned, emotional, and searching for clarity about the fate of the show's most iconic character. An Ending That Sparked Endless Questions In the final moments of Stranger Things 5, also the final season of Netflix's one of the most globally celebrated shows, Eleven appears to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop the Upside Down once and for all. The sequence is intense and heartbreaking, strongly suggesting that she may have died while saving Hawkins and her friends. There is no conventional confirmation, no funeral, no body, only silence and grief from those she left behind. At that point, many might have believed that El is dead, until the final epilogue, which fuels hope and leaves viewers wondering if she is still alive or actually dead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Set 18 months later, after El vanished, the surviving characters gather to play D&D and reflect on everything they have lost and gained. A hopeful story is shared by Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), one that suggests Eleven may have escaped and is living somewhere far away, free from the horrors of the Upside Down, in peace she never had. What the Duffer Brothers Say Addressing the speculation, the Duffer Brothers have clarified that Eleven's fate was intentionally left ambiguous. According to them, there is no explicit on-screen confirmation of her death, nor is there a definitive reveal that she survived. The creators explained that they wanted the finale to resonate emotionally rather than provide a simple yes-or-no answer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While they refused to give a simple yes or no answer, they explained that it was important for Eleven to go so that other characters could move. The idea, they say, was to allow viewers to decide what they want to believe, whether Eleven perished as a hero or found a way to live on beyond Hawkins. The Duffers have stressed that a straightforward resurrection or clear survival would have undercut the themes of the show. The final season is about growing up, loss, and accepting change. Leaving Eleven's fate open-ended allows the story to end on an emotional, reflective note rather than a conventional happy ending. Stay tuned...

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Celebrate the New Year with a diverse slate of international premieres.This week, Netflix dominates the schedule with a mix of gritty action in Runaway and the charming Mexican rom com Love From 9 To 5. For those following true stories, the Mark Kerr biopic on HBO Max is a must-watch. We've compiled the complete list of everything hitting your screens from the end of 2025 through the first week of January. Dive in to check out the collection and related news for each release to see which movies and series are trending globally. OTT Releases This Week Jan 1 , 2026 Horror, Drama Netflix Series:StrangerThings Season 5 -Final Episode Language:English,Tamil, Telugu, Hindi No Of Episodes: 1 He gathers the whole gang together and says that he doesn't like girls, explaining that Vecna showed him a future where he opens up about his identity, only for his friends and family to drift away from him. The crew reiterates their love for him and brings it together for a teary group hug. Jan 1, 2026 RunAway Crime,Drama Netflix Series:RunAway Language:English No Of Episodes:8 In the thriller series Run Away, Simon Greene (James Nesbitt) sees his idyllic life crumble after his eldest daughter, Paige, runs away from home. Six months into his search, he finally locates her in a city park—vulnerable and battling drug addiction—but an attempt to bring her home spirals into shocking violence. As Paige vanishes again in the aftermath, Simon is drawn into a dangerous underworld of criminal gangs and cults, where he must confront buried family secrets and a looming murder case to save his daughter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 1, 2026 Action,Crime Netflix Series:Love From 9 To 5 Language:Spanish,English No Of Episodes:8 Love from 9 to 5 (Amor de Oficina) is a Mexican workplace romantic comedy on Netflix starring Ana Gonzalez Bello and Diego Klein. The series follows Graciela, a dedicated professional whose life is upended when a recent one night stand, Mateo, is revealed to be her boss's son and her direct rival for a major promotion. As they compete for the CEO position at an underwear firm, the two must navigate a high-stakes "enemies-to-lovers" dynamic where their career ambitions clash with their growing romantic attraction. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 2 , 2026 Animated Comedy Netflix Series:Grizzy & the Lemmings Season 4 Language:English No Of Episodes:78 In Season 4 of Grizzy and the Lemmings, titled World Tour Part 2, the Forest Ranger's cabin continues its global journey through diverse regions like the Amazon, Africa, and Scotland.The season focuses on Grizzy's struggle to maintain a peaceful lifestyle while the Lemmings use localized magical artifacts such as miniaturizing keyrings or life giving gems to create chaos.The season, which concluded in January 2025, ends with the cabin coming to life and returning to its original home in the Canadian forest, bringing their worldwide travels to a close. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 2 , 2026 Crime,Thriller Netflix Series:Land of Sin Language:Swedish,English,Hindi No Of Episodes:5 Land of Sin is a five part Swedish crime drama set on the rural Bjare peninsula. The story follows Dani, a brilliant but volatile investigator, and her rookie partner Malik as they investigate the murder of a teenager found at a remote farmhouse. Their investigation uncovers a violent, generations-old family feud governed by a patriarchal rat hole of secrets. Tensions peak when the victim's grandfather, the family patriarch, threatens to take lethal vigilante justice if the police do not solve the crime within a strict deadline. Dec 31 , 2025 The Smashing Machine Sports,Drama HBO Max Language: English Running Time:2h 3m IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 Limited Theatrical Release The Smashing Machine is a biographical drama directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson as legendary MMA pioneer Mark Kerr. Set during the late 1990s, the film follows Kerr's meteoric rise in the UFC and Japan’s PRIDE Fighting Championships, while pulling back the curtain on his harrowing battles with opioid addiction and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend, Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt). Eschewing traditional sports movie triumphs, the narrative provides a gritty, intimate look at the physical toll of no-holds-barred fighting and Kerr’s struggle to maintain his humanity amidst the brutality of the ring. Jan 1 , 2026 Reality Show Netflix Series:My Korean Boyfriend Language:Korean,Tamil,Hindi No Of Episodes:2 My Korean Boyfriend is a docu reality series that follows five Brazilian women traveling to Seoul, South Korea, to live with their Korean partners for the first time. Moving beyond long distance romance, the show serves as a stress test to see if their relationships can survive the shift from K drama inspired fantasies to the everyday realities of Korean life. 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Kickstart your New Year with a bang. From chilling Malayalam mysteries like Eko to the intense courtroom drama of Haq, the digital space is packed with must watch premieres this week. Whether you're looking for sports romance on Jio Hotstar or wildlife adventure on Prime Video, we've got the full schedule. Check out the collections and latest related news below to see which titles are trending as we head into 2026 OTT Releases This Week Dec 31, 2025 Eko Mystery,Thriller Netflix Language:Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi Running Time: 2h 5m IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ Set in the isolated, misty hills of Kaattukunnu, Eko follows an elderly woman, Mlaathi Chedathi, and her young caretaker, Peyoos, as they live in the shadow of Mlaathi’s missing husband, Kuriachan. A legendary but infamous dog breeder and fugitive, Kuriachan vanished years ago, leaving behind a legacy of secrets and a rare, highly intelligent breed of Malaysian dogs. As strangers arrive at their remote estate seeking the missing man for revenge or profit, a non-linear narrative spanning from World War II-era Malaysia to the present day slowly unearths dark truths about betrayal and control. The film explores the thin line between protection and imprisonment, ultimately revealing that Mlaathi may hold more power over her husband’s fate than anyone suspected. Jan 1, 2026 Mowgli Romantic,Drama ETVWin Language:Telugu Running Time: 2h 25m IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ Mowgli is a Telugu romantic action-adventure starring Roshan Kanakala as Murali, a spirited young man raised in the forest. The story follows his intense romance with Jasmine, a visiting dancer, which is quickly threatened by a sadistic and ruthless forest officer. To protect his love and his home, Mowgli must rely on his raw, wild instincts to survive a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in the wilderness. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 2, 2026 Haq Courtroom Drama Netflix Language: Hindi Running Time:2h 16m IMDB Rating: 8.6/10 View Box Office Collection→ Haq is a courtroom drama inspired by the landmark 1985 Shah Bano case. Set in the late 1960s, the film follows Shazia Bano (Yami Gautam Dhar), a homemaker who is abandoned and later divorced via triple talaq by her husband, Abbas Khan (Emraan Hashmi), a prominent lawyer. When Abbas refuses to provide financial support, Shazia initiates a grueling seven-year legal battle that climbs to the Supreme Court, challenging traditional interpretations of Muslim Personal Law. The film portrays her struggle for maintenance under secular law (Section 125 of the CrPC) and explores the national tension between religious practices and constitutional rights. Jan 3, 2026 Kumki2 Adventure, Drama PrimeVideo Language:Tamil Running Time: 2h 14m IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 View Box Office Collection→ Kumki 2 follows the profound bond between a young man named Bhoomi and his elephant, Nila. After being separated as children when Bhoomi's mother secretly sells the elephant, a grown-up Bhoomi embarks on a desperate mission to find his companion. He eventually discovers that Nila has been sold to a corrupt politician for a ritual sacrifice, forcing Bhoomi to face off against a ruthless hunter (Arjun Das) to save the animal's life. Jan 2, 2026 Beauty Romantic,Drama Zee5 Language: Telugu Running Time: 2h 19m IMDB Rating: 8.8/10 View Box Office Collection→ Beauty is a romantic thriller about Alekhya (Nilakhi Patra), a college student who elopes with her boyfriend Arjun (Ankith Koyya) after a heated confrontation with her parents. As her cab-driver father, Narayana (VK Naresh), frantically searches for her in Hyderabad, the story shifts into a suspenseful cautionary tale. The film is noted for its emotional family drama and a shocking final-act twist that addresses the risks young adults face in the digital age. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jan 1, 2026 Romance,Sports Drama Jio Hotstar Series:Love Beyond Wicket Language: Tamil No Of Episodes:8 Set against the backdrop of grassroots cricket, LBW: Love Beyond Wicket follows Rangan (Vikranth), a former promising player whose career never took flight. Now a reluctant coach, he is tasked with training a squad of misfits and rebels at the struggling Muthu Nagar Cricket Academy to revive its fading legacy. 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Los Angeles, December — One of the most loved web shows, Stranger Things, hits an unexpected rough patch for Netflix. Episode 7 of Season 5, the penultimate chapter titled The Bridge, has triggered massive backlash online, turning into what many are calling a nightmare for Netflix just days before the series finale. Soon after release, ST5 witnessed an unprecedented drop in audience ratings across major platforms. It became the lowest-rated season in the show's history, a shocking development for a show that has enjoyed near-universal acclaim over the years. For a penultimate episode, typically designed to peak tension and hype, the response was far below expectations. One of the biggest concerns for Netflix is the clear review bombing that followed Volume 2's release. Thousands of one-star ratings flooded IMDb and other platforms within hours, particularly for episode 7. This sudden surge in negative reactions significantly dragged down the episode's overall score and dominated online discourse. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A backlash campaign for the show seemed to ignite after the sci-fi horror thriller series' penultimate episode, The Bridge, which features a scene in which Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) comes out as gay to his friends. The lengthy monologue came as the Hawkins gang geared up to face Vecna, the big bad from the Upside Down. The Bridge is now the lowest-rated episode of the entire Stranger Things show on IMDb, with a score of 5.4 out of 10. (It's the only episode below a 7.8, with most ranging between 8.6 and 9.2.) More than 96,000 users reviewed The Bridge episode on IMDb, while fewer than 50,000 people have rated most other episodes this season. The backlash for episode 7 has particularly been in the USA, where over 7K users gave 1-star ratings, followed by Saudi Arabia with 4K users. In India, 1.5K users have reviewed the episode with 1-star ratings. The recent episodes have dragged the season's Rotten Tomatoes score from the 70s down to 56%, a stark decline from the show's previous seasons. (For reference, the Season 4 Popcornmeter sits at 89%, Season 3 at 86%, Season 2 at 90% and Season 1 at 96%.) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Why This Is a Nightmare for Netflix For Netflix, the situation is particularly damaging because Stranger Things is one of its flagship global brands. The backlash arrived right before the series finale, which might harm the overall viewership on the platform and also its box office prospects (the final episode will have a theatrical release in North America). The show's finale is scheduled to release on New Year's Eve, and as said, will have limited theatrical release. In India, it will drop on Netflix on January 1st at 6 AM. All eyes are now on Episode 8, and how the audience perceives it. Stay tuned...

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The Malayalam film industry continues its incredible streak of delivering high-quality sleeper hits that dominate both critical and commercial spheres. The latest film to join this elite list is the mystery thriller eko, directed by Dinjith Ayyathan. Made on a modest controlled budget of just ₹5 Crore, the film has completed its theatrical run as a massive profitable venture, proving once again that content driven cinema remains the ultimate superstar at the box office. eko has registered exceptional numbers across all territories. Despite a slow start with a Day 1 opening of just ₹0.80 Cr, the film witnessed a legendary sleeper hit trajectory. In the domestic market, the film garnered an impressive India Net Collection of ₹ 23.25 Cr, which translated into an India Gross of ₹ 27.4 Cr. The film's appeal was not limited to the home soil, as it performed strongly in international markets, pulling in an Overseas Collection of ₹18.10 Crore. This brings its Worldwide Total to a staggering ₹ 45.5 Cr. With these figures, the film has earned a Super Hit verdict, yielding a return on investment (ROI) of nearly 900% against its production cost. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The success of eko is largely attributed to its unique thematic depth. It serves as the third and final installment of writer cinematographer Bahul Ramesh's acclaimed Animal Trilogy, following the footsteps of Kishkindha Kaandam and Kerala Crime Files. Produced by MRK Jhayaram under the Aaradyaa Studios banner, the film features a powerhouse ensemble including Sandeep Pradeep, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Biana Momin. By focusing on a mysterious canine breed and a tense, atmospheric narrative set in the misty hills of Kaattukunnu, the film managed to sustain long-term footfalls through strong word of mouth. As the film concludes its triumphant theatrical journey, it is now set to reach a global audience. The official digital partner, Netflix, has announced that eko will begin streaming on December 31, 2025. To cater to its growing pan-India popularity following the box office buzz, the film will be available in five languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. This New Year's Eve premiere is expected to draw massive viewership numbers, given the film's reputation as one of the year's most immersive mystery thrillers. Chila sathyangal ethra shramichaalum kandethanaakilla pic.twitter.com/9KcZSb43Wp— Netflix India South (@Netflix_INSouth) December 26, 2025 The box office trajectory of eko serves as a textbook example of efficient filmmaking. While 2025 saw several high-budget spectacles struggle to break even, this Dinjith Ayyathan directorial turned a ₹5 crore investment into a ₹45.5 crore global harvest. It stands as one of the most successful Malayalam films of the year in terms of profit percentage.

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Ready for the ultimate holiday binge-watch? While the Christmas lights are twinkling outside, the real magic is happening on your screens. If your holiday plans involve staying in and escaping into new worlds, the week of December 22 to December 28 is basically a gift that keeps on giving. From the epic final battle in the Upside Down with Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 to Bob Odenkirk's high-octane return in Nobody 2, the streaming giants are going all out. Whether you want to witness a star-studded survival struggle in Eden (hello, Sydney Sweeney and Ana de Armas!), get spooked by the animatronics in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, or get emotional with Kate Winslet's directorial debut Goodbye June, there is something for every mood. OTT Releases This Week Dec 22, 2025 Nobody 2  Action,Thriller Jio Hotstar Language:English Running Time: 1h 29m IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ In Nobody 2 , former assassin Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) takes his family on a vacation to the town of Plummerville to repair their fractured relationships. Their peace is shattered when they clash with a corrupt sheriff (Colin Hanks) and a sadistic crime boss (Sharon Stone), forcing Hutch and his equally lethal family members into a brutal showdown at a booby-trapped amusement park. Despite the chaos, the family successfully dismantles the criminal empire, leaving Hutch to finally enjoy a brief moment of quiet with his loved ones. Dec 23, 2025 100 Nights of Hero Action,Adventure Prime Video-Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 32m IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 Limited Theatrical Release 100 Nights of Hero is a historical fantasy romance based on Isabel Greenberg's graphic novel. To save her mistress Cherry (Maika Monroe) from a cruel wager made by her husband, the maid Hero (Emma Corrin) must distract a persistent suitor (Nicholas Galitzine) for 100 consecutive nights. Mimicking Scheherazade, Hero weaves a series of enchanting stories that stall the seduction, ultimately leading to a defiant queer romance and a subversion of the world's patriarchal laws. Dec 23, 2025 Eden Thriller,Adventure Netflix Language: English Running Time: 2h 9m IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 Limited Theatrical Release Directed by Ron Howard, Eden is a historical survival thriller based on the true 1930s Galapagos Affair.The film follows three groups of European settlers—led by Jude Law, Sydney Sweeney, and Ana de Armas who flee post-WWI society to start a utopia on the remote island of Floreana. Their dream of a new life quickly collapses into a brutal struggle for power, leading to psychological warfare, betrayal, and mysterious disappearances as they realize the island's greatest threat is each other. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 23, 2025 Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Supernatural horror Prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 44m IMDB Rating: 5.5/10 View Box Office Collection→ One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Former security guard Mike has kept the truth from his 11-year-old sister, Abby, concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. When Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy, she sets into motion a terrifying series of events that reveal dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy's. Dec 23, 2025 Strange Harvest Supernatural,Horror Hulu Language:English Running Time: 1h 35m IMDB Rating: 6.4 Limited Theatrical Release Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the Inland Empire is a 2024 horror mockumentary styled as a true-crime documentary. It follows two detectives hunting Mr. Shiny, a serial killer whose ritualistic murders in Southern California are tied to a cosmic prophecy and a rare planetary alignment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 24 , 2025 Goodbye June Christmas drama Netflix Language: English Running Time: 1h 54m IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release Goodbye June is a poignant family drama, Kate Winslet's directorial debut, focusing on four estranged adult siblings forced to confront their messy relationships and family dynamics when their matriarch, June (Helen Mirren), faces a serious health crisis just before Christmas, exploring themes of loss, legacy, and unresolved conflict as they gather at her hospital bedside (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 26 , 2025 Snitch Drama,Sci-fic Lionsgate Play Language: English Running Time:1h 52m IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 At 18 years old, Jason receives a mandatory 10-year prison sentence after being caught with a package that contained illegal drugs, although he was unaware of its contents. His father, businessman John Matthews (Dwayne Johnson), is devastated. When Jason turns down a chance to lessen his sentence by manufacturing evidence to implicate someone else, John begs to be sent under cover instead, but the already dangerous venture turns deadly after he exposes a major player in the Mexican drug trade. Dec 25 , 2025 Happy and You Know It Documnetary HBO Max Language: English Running Time:1h 18m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release Directed by Penny Lane and executive produced by Bill Simmons, Happy and You Know It is a 2025 documentary exploring the high-stakes, billion-dollar world of children's music. The film provides a quirky and darkly funny look at the artists behind global hits like Baby Shark, examining how these performers shape the minds of the next generation. Dec 26 , 2025 Bugonia Dark Comedy Peacock Language: English Running Time: 1h 59m IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 View Box Office Collection→ Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia is a sci-fi dark comedy centered on Teddy (Jesse Plemons), a conspiracy-theorist beekeeper who kidnaps a pharmaceutical CEO, Michelle (Emma Stone), believing she is a shapeshifting alien planning Earth's destruction. Most of the film is a tense psychological battle in a basement, where Teddy subjects Michelle to bizarre rituals to neutralize her. The story concludes with a massive twist: after Teddy kills himself in a suicide bombing to stop her, it is revealed that Michelle actually is an alien empress. Viewing humanity as a failed, violent experiment, she uses her technology to instantly wipe out the human race, leaving only nature—and Teddy's bees—behind. Dec 26 , 2025 Cover-Up Documnetary Netflix Language: English Running Time: 1h 55m IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 Limited Theatrical Release This political thriller provides a deep dive into the 50-year career of legendary investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, chronicling his exposure of major U.S. government secrets and war crimes, including the My Lai massacre, Watergate, and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. Other versions include a 1949 film noir, a 1991 action-thriller starring Dolph Lundgren, a 1984 TV series about spy-photographers, and a 2008 legal drama about a suspicious death in a small town. Dec 26 , 2025 The Life of Chuck Sci-fic, Fantasy Hulu Language: English Running Time: 1h 51m IMDB Rating:7.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ Directed by Mike Flanagan and based on Stephen King's novella, The Life of Chuck tells the life story of Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston) in reverse order. It begins with the literal end of the world, which is revealed to be the internal universe of Chuck as he dies of a brain tumor at age 39. Moving backward through a joyful moment of spontaneous street dancing and ending with his childhood raised by his grandparents Dec 25 , 2025 Horror, Fantasy Netflix Series: Stranger Things volume 2 Language:English,Tamil, Telugu, Hindi No Of Episodes:3 tranger Things Season 5, Volume 2, focuses on the epic final battle against Vecna, with the Hawkins crew launching an all-out offensive into the Upside Down, while Eleven teams up with her sister Kali, and Will's deep connection to the Upside Down proves crucial as Vecna uses kidnapped Hawkins children as "perfect vessels" to reshape reality, leading to a massive, cinematic finale with longer episodes and higher stakes for a world-ending threat. Dec 26, 2025 Action, Fantasy Netflix Series: Cashero Language:English,Korean, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi No Of Episodes: 8 Cashero is a new K-drama about Kang Sang-woong (Lee Jun-ho), a low-level civil servant who gains superpowers tied to the cash he holds, becoming super strong with more money but losing it with every heroic act, forcing him to choose between saving people and his own finances, as he teams up with other everyday heroes to fight a villainous organization. It's a relatable, financially-focused take on the superhero genre, blending action, comedy, and social commentary. Dec 28 , 2025 Spy,Thriller Jio Hotstar Series: The Copenhagen Test Language:English No Of Episodes: 8 The Copenhagen Test is a high-stakes sci-fi thriller following Alexander Hale (Simu Liu), an intelligence analyst who discovers his vision and hearing have been hacked by an unknown entity. Forced into a "performative" existence to avoid alerting the hackers, he must navigate a world where his agency has constructed a fake reality around him—including a scripted relationship with an operative (Melissa Barrera). Trapped between a shadowy enemy and his own untrustworthy handlers, Hale must uncover a global conspiracy while struggling to distinguish what is real. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 22 , 2025 Animation Netflix Series: Carl the Collector Language:English No Of Episodes: NA Carl the Collector is an animated PBS KIDS series that follows the everyday adventures of Carl, a warm-hearted raccoon on the autism spectrum who lives in the vibrant world of Fuzzytown. Known for his extraordinary attention to detail and love for collecting unique items—from fake mustaches to bottle caps—Carl uses his vast collections and logical thinking to help his neurodiverse group of friends solve problems. The series, created by Zachariah OHora, explores social-emotional themes like empathy, self-advocacy, and inclusion, illustrating that there is no right or wrong way for a brain to work Dec 22 , 2025 Comedy, Drama Netflix Series: Sicily Express Language:English No Of Episodes: NA Sicily Express is a five-part fantasy-comedy series starring the comedic duo Ficarra and Picone. The plot follows two Sicilian nurses working in Milan who discover a magical dumpster that acts as a teleportation portal, allowing them to commute instantly between the two cities. 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BY SACNILK

The holiday season is officially here, and the streaming giants are playing Santa to all the binge-watchers out there!From spine-chilling horror and high-stakes action to heartwarming family dramas and supernatural sagas, the week of December 22 to December 28, 2025, is packed with a blockbuster lineup that will make your holiday break legendary. Whether you’re waiting for the return of the iconic Naagin or looking for some South Indian spice with Andhra King Taluka and Revolver Rita, your watchlist is about to get very crowded! OTT Releases This Week Dec 22, 2025 Together  Supernational,Horror Prime Video Language:English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi Running Time: 1h 42m IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 View Box Office Collection→ Together is a supernatural body-horror film starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco as a couple, Tim and Millie, whose strained relationship takes a bizarre turn when they move to the country and drink from a strange spring, causing them to physically fuse together as their emotional distance turns into literal, grotesque closeness, forcing them to confront their codependency in a nightmarish, body-horror metaphor for relationship decay. Dec 24, 2025 Middle Class  Comedy,Drama Zee5 Language:Tamil Running Time: 2h 5m IMDB Rating: 9.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ Middle Class is a Tamil family drama about Karl Marx, a financially struggling middle-class man who receives a massive 1 crore cheque from a grateful businessman, only to lose it, triggering a frantic, humorous, and heartfelt race against time to find it before it expires, all while dealing with his wife's loan shark debts and family pressures, exploring themes of dreams, sacrifice, and modern Indian middle-class life (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 24, 2025 Rajini Gaang  Comedy,Horror Prime Video Language: Tamil Running Time:2h 6m IMDB Rating: 8.9/10 View Box Office Collection→ Rajini Gaang is a supernatural horror film where a husband must help free his wife from dark possession after their quick marriage, involving a stolen sacred necklace with a dark past, forcing him to uncover its history and fight supernatural forces to save her Dec 25, 2025 Andhra King Taluka   Romantic Drama netflix Language: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi Running Time: 2h 50m IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 Direct OTT Release Andhra King Taluka is a Telugu drama about Sagar (Ram Pothineni), a die-hard fan of superstar Surya (Upendra), whose life revolves around his idol, especially when Surya faces career decline while working on his 100th film, leading Sagar on a journey of self-discovery, love, and proving the profound power of fan loyalty against societal pressures, all set in a rustic Godavari village. Dec 26, 2025 Revolver Rita Comedy,Action Netflix Language: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi Running Time: 2h 23m IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 View Box Office Collection→ Rita's family accidentally kills a notorious gangster during a birthday party and gets caught in a violent gang war. With a corrupt police officer also involved, Rita must protect her family by outwitting the various criminals who are all after the body. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 26, 2025 Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Romance,Drama Zee5 Language:Hindi Running Time: 2h 21m IMDB Rating:5.4/10 View Box Office Collection→ Vikramaditya, a politician, falls deeply for Adaa, a free-spirited woman who sees love as liberation, not possession. What begins as an all-consuming romance soon unravels when Vikramaditya's affection turns obsessive and his insecurities consume him. As tragedy and betrayal intertwine, their love story becomes a haunting reflection on desire, ego, and the thin line between devotion and madness. Set against a backdrop of music, memories, and heartbreak, the film explores how love's intensity can both create and destroy. The film was officially announced on 14 February 2025 under the working title Deewaniyat. In May 2025, the title was renamed to Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Dec 25, 2025 Ithiri Neram Romance,Drama SUNNxt Language:Malayalam Running Time: 2h 17m IMDB Rating:6.9/10 View Box Office Collection→ Ithiri Neram is a Malayalam romantic drama directed by Prasanth Vijay, starring Roshan Mathew and Zarin Shihab.The film follows Anish, a television host who receives an unexpected call from his college ex-girlfriend, Anjana, on the eve of his daughter's baptism. The two meet for "a little while" to catch up before she moves abroad. What begins as a polite conversation quickly descends into a night of drinking, buried resentment, and long-overdue accusations. As they revisit their failed relationship, an unexpected crisis forces them to confront their current realities, ultimately leading to a bittersweet sense of closure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 24, 2025 Nidhiyum Bhoothavum Mystery,Thriller SUNNxt Language:Malayalam Running Time: 2h 3m IMDB Rating:NA View Box Office Collection→ Nidhiyum Bhoothavum is a Malayalam mystery-thriller about three young motorcycle mechanics who move their workshop to a supposedly haunted homestay, leading to strange occurrences that turn into a fight for truth and survival, challenging their beliefs and reality. Dec 25, 2025 Psychological Thriller Zee5 Series:Ronkini Bhavan Language: bengali No Of Episodes:8 Ronkini Bhavan is a psychological thriller series set in a remote 1990s mansion.Following her marriage into the elite Lahiri family, Juthika enters a household haunted by a supposed ancestral curse linked to the goddess Ronkini Devi. After her father-in-law's sudden death, she uncovers a chilling pattern of newlywed brides who have vanished or died within the mansion's walls. Juthika must investigate whether the "curse" is supernatural or a dark family conspiracy used to hide systemic abuse and secrets. Dec 27, 2025 Supernatural, Fantasy Jio Hotstar Series:Naagin 7 Language: Hindi No Of Episodes:NA Naagin 7 starring Priyanka Chahar Choudhary as a woman who discovers her divine inheritance as the Maha-Sheshnaagin. Set against the spiritual backdrop of the Kumbh Mela, the season follows her transformation into a protector of the Naagmani as she faces a formidable new dragon-like antagonist. 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BY SACNILK

The streaming calendar for the third week of December is poised to end the year on a high note for international content enthusiasts. While the holiday season usually brings a wave of rom-coms, this week’s lineup offers a compelling mix of high-stakes drama, post-apocalyptic survival, and gritty thrillers. Leading the charge is the highly anticipated return of Lily Collins in Emily in Paris Season 5, alongside the second chapter of the critically acclaimed adaptation Fallout, promising a massive mid-week clash for viewers on Netflix and Prime Video. Beyond the returning blockbusters, the roster is packed with fresh narratives. Netflix is set to drop the sci-fi disaster film The Great Flood and the thriller Relay, while Prime Video has curated an extensive list of rental premieres ranging from action-packed revenge sagas like Sisu: Road to Revenge to classic thrillers. Whether you are looking for long-format series to binge or a quick cinematic rental, the digital platforms have successfully covered all bases. Here is the comprehensive schedule of English movies and web series releasing this week. OTT Releases This Week Dec 16, 2025 Now You See Me: Now You Don't  Comedy,Adventure Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 53m IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ The Now You See Me movie franchise centers on The Four Horsemen, a group of skilled illusionists (led by J. Daniel Atlas and including Merritt McKinney, Henley Reeves, Jack Wilder, and later Lula) who use elaborate magic tricks to expose corruption and pull off grand heists. In the first film (2013), the Horsemen execute a series of Robin Hood-style robberies, only to be pursued by FBI Agent Dylan Rhodes, who is ultimately revealed as the mastermind seeking vengeance for his father's death. The second installment (2016) sees the team kidnapped and blackmailed into a high-stakes tech heist by a young prodigy, forcing them to work with former debunker Thaddeus Bradley, who introduces them further into "The Eye," a secret society of magicians guiding their actions. The latest film, Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025), brings the original team back together to mentor a new generation of illusionists for a mission involving a corrupt diamond magnate, solidifying the new members' place within the mysterious society. Dec 16, 2025 Sisu: Road to Revenge  Action,Adventure Prime Video-Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 29m IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ In Sisu: Road to Revenge, a Finnish ex-commando dismantling his former home in Soviet-occupied Karelia after WWII is relentlessly pursued by a brutal Red Army commander who previously murdered his family. A brutal, action-packed chase ensues as the commando fights off Soviet soldiers using his unique survival skills to reach the Finnish border. Dec 16, 2025 It Was Just an Accident Action,Adventure prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 45m IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 Limited Theatrical Release It Was Just an Accident is an Iranian film by Jafar Panahi about a car mechanic, Vahid, who recognizes the distinctive limp of a client as his former prison torturer, Peg-Leg. He impulsively kidnaps the man, but then grapples with doubt and seeks confirmation from fellow ex-prisoners, leading to a tense journey through Tehran exploring revenge, trauma, and morality as they debate justice versus vengeance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 16, 2025 King Ivory Thriller, Crime Prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 2h 10m IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 Limited Theatrical release King Ivory is a gritty crime thriller about the fentanyl epidemic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, following intersecting stories of a dedicated drug cop (James Badge Dale) whose son gets hooked, a ruthless cartel boss (Michael Mando), an imprisoned Indian Brotherhood leader (Graham Greene) running statewide trafficking, and an Irish mob family (Ben Foster, Melissa Leo) involved in the trade, all piecing together a complex drug web from different angles. Dec 16, 2025 Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk Documentary Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 50m IMDB Rating: 7.9 Limited Theatrical Release Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk is a powerful documentary by Sepideh Farsi, capturing life in Gaza through video calls with Palestinian photojournalist and poet Fatma Hassouna, who documents the conflict's devastating toll, including the loss of her family, before her own tragic death, making the film a poignant, personal testament to Palestinian resilience and a memorial to her life and art. Dec 16, 2025 The Running Man  Action, Thriller Prime Video - Rent Language: English Running Time: 2h 13m IMDB Rating: 6/10 View Box Office Collection→ The Running Man is a dystopian action film where blacklisted Ben Richards (Glen Powell) must compete in a deadly reality TV show to save his daughter. He is hunted across the country by assassins while the show’s producer (Josh Brolin) manipulates the broadcast. Ben uses the game to expose the corporate-controlled Network’s corruption, sparking a public rebellion and ultimately bringing down the system. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 16 , 2025 Thieves Highway Action, Crime Prime Video - Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 23m IMDB Rating: 5.2/10 Limited Theatrical Release Thieves Highway is a modern Western-style action-thriller about grizzled Oklahoma cow cop Frank Bennett (Aaron Eckhart) tracking a sophisticated gang stealing cattle, finding himself isolated and fighting for survival against ruthless rustlers who've become increasingly violent, forcing him to confront them on a dangerous stretch of highway to stop them before they reach the border. Dec 16 , 2025 The Thing with Feathers Psychological Drama Prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 44m IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 Limited Theatrical release In Wake Up Dead Man, detective Benoit Blanc investigates the locked-room murder of Monsignor Wicks, a manipulative preacher. Aided by Father Jud, Blanc uncovers a plot involving a valuable diamond and Wicks' plan to expose his congregation's secrets. The investigation, centered on the diverse suspects within the church, reveals a complex tale of greed and lies, culminating in Blanc exposing the killer and the diamond's hiding place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 19 , 2025 The Great Flood Drama,Sci-fic Netflix Language: Korean,English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu Running Time:1h 46m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release The Great Flood is a South Korean sci-fi disaster film about a catastrophic deluge that submerges the world, following an AI researcher (Kim Da-mi) and her young son trapped in a sinking apartment building, as a security team member (Park Hae-soo) undertakes a crucial mission to save them and potentially humanity's future, revealing the flood might be man-made, blending survival drama with themes of climate change, AI, and ethics Dec 19 , 2025 Breakdown: 1975 Documentary Netflix Language: English Running Time: 1h 53m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release Breakdown: 1975 is a documentary directed by Morgan Neville, the film explores how the social and political upheaval of the mid-1970s (Vietnam War, Watergate) influenced American cinema. It argues that filmmakers in 1975 embraced national chaos to create dark, cynical classics like Taxi Driver and Network, marking a pivotal shift in Hollywood history. Dec 19 , 2025 Him  Horror ,Drama Peacock Language: English Running Time: 1h 36m IMDB Rating: 5.1/10 View Box Office Collection→ Him is a psychological football horror film about rising quarterback Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) who, after a career-threatening brain injury, trains at the secluded desert compound of legendary QB Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans) to become the greatest, discovering the dark, cult-like secrets and extreme measures behind the pursuit of athletic perfection, blurring lines between vision, drugs, and sinister reality in a journey of toxic masculinity and sacrifice. Dec 19 , 2025 Queens of the Dead Comedy, Horror Shudder Language: English Running Time: 1h 41m IMDB Rating:4.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release Queens of the Dead is a horror-comedy about a Brooklyn warehouse party where a zombie apocalypse erupts, forcing a diverse group of drag queens, club kids, and rivals to set aside their differences and use their unique talents to fight off the slow, shambling undead, blending glamor, comedy, and zombie mayhem in a tribute to classic horror with a queer, optimistic twist. Dec 19 , 2025 Relay  Action,Thriller Netflix Language: English Running Time: 1h 52m IMDB Rating:7.0/10 View Box Office Collection→ Relay is a tense espionage thriller about Ash (Riz Ahmed), a shadowy fixer who brokers confidential deals between corrupt corporations and whistleblowers using a secure relay service for the deaf, but his world unravels when he takes on a jittery new client, Sarah (Lily James), who's trying to return damning evidence about genetically modified wheat, only to find she's part of a deeper trap set by corporate forces, forcing him into a dangerous game of deception and survival. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 18 , 2025 Romance, Comedy Netflix Series: Emily in Paris- Season 5 Language:English No Of Episodes: 10 Emily in Paris follows Emily Cooper, a driven American marketing executive who moves to Paris for a new job, where she immediately encounters significant cultural clashes with her French colleagues and boss. The romantic comedy series centers on her navigation of life abroad, juggling her new career at luxury firm Savoir, building friendships with Mindy and Camille, and becoming entangled in a complex love triangle with her neighbor, Gabriel, all while sharing her adventures and American perspectives on social media. Dec 18 , 2025 Action, Adventure Prime Video Series: Fallout- Season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes: 8 In Fallout Season 2, Lucy and The Ghoul travel to New Vegas to hunt down her father, Hank MacLean, who is wanted for his role in the bombing of Shady Sands. They seek answers about their pasts and the Vault-Tec conspiracy. Meanwhile, Maximus, hailed as a hero by the Brotherhood of Steel, consolidates power while grappling with the morality of the Brotherhood's control over cold fusion technology. The season introduces major elements from the games, including Mr. House, Caesar's Legion, and the iconic Deathclaw monster. 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BY SACNILK

As we inch closer to the holiday season, the streaming giants have decided to drop an absolute confetti bomb of content on our digital screens. If you were worrying about mid-week blues, it’s time to push them aside because the OTT lineup for December 16 to 22, 2025, is nothing short of spectacular. Whether you are in the mood for some unapologetic sass with the ladies of Four More Shots Please!, looking to unravel gritty mysteries with Nayanam and Pharma, or just want to laugh your heart out with The Great Indian Kapil Show, there is something for everyone. From highly anticipated regional gems in Malayalam and Telugu to Korean survival thrillers, your watchlist is about to get a major upgrade. OTT Releases This Week Dec 16, 2025 Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat  Romance,Drama Netflix Language:Hindi Running Time: 2h 20m IMDB Rating: 5.4/10 View Box Office Collection→ Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is a Hindi romantic thriller centered on Vikramaditya, a powerful and obsessive politician, and Adaa, an independent film actress. Vikramaditya becomes dangerously infatuated with Adaa but is repeatedly rejected. His desire turns into a controlling obsession; he stalks her and sabotages her career to force her into a relationship. The film is a high-voltage drama about power, toxic love, and the destructive clash between his entitlement and her fight for independence. Dec 18, 2025 Raju weds Rambai  Romance,Drama ETVWin Language:Telugu,Tamil,Kannada,Malayalam Running Time: 2h 15m IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ Raju Weds Rambai is a Telugu film based on a 2010 real-life honor killing. It tells the tragic story of Raju, a carefree village musician, and Rambai, a college student, who fall in love despite societal differences. When Rambai's status-conscious father opposes their relationship, they elope. The film culminates in a dark and hard-hitting climax that depicts an honor killing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 19, 2025 Un Paarvayil Thriller,Mystery SUNNxt Language: Tamil Running Time: NA IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release Un Paarvayil, a 2025 direct-to-OTT crime thriller, stars Parvati Nair as a visually challenged woman investigating the mysterious deaths of her husband and twin sister. The film, directed by Kabir Lal and also featuring Mahendran and Ganesh Venkatraman, is a suspenseful investigative story Dec 19, 2025 Raat Akeli Hai : The Bansal Murders Thriller,Crime netflix Language: Hindi Running Time: NA IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release After the Bansal family is found murdered, Inspector Jatil Yadav discovers a web of greed, betrayal and secrets leading to a lethal conspiracy. Dec 19, 2025 Premante Comedy,Romance Netflix Language: Telugu,Malayalam,Kannada ,Tamil Running Time: 2h 26m IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 View Box Office Collection→ Premante is a Telugu romantic crime comedy where a newly married man (Priyadarshi Pulikonda) confesses to his wife (Anandhi) that he is a thief funding their home loan. The film follows the couple's strained relationship as the wife gives him one last chance to reform, all while they attempt to evade a determined head constable (Suma Kanakala) investigating the thefts. Dec 19, 2025 Dominic and the Ladies' Purse Mystery,Thriller Zee5 Language:Malayalam Running Time: 2h 31m IMDB Rating:7.0/10 View Box Office Collection→ Dominic and the Ladies' Purse is a Malayalam mystery comedy thriller following Dominic, a down-on-his-luck private detective. A simple case to find the owner of a lost purse quickly escalates into a complex murder investigation when clues link the purse to a missing woman and her boyfriend. Dominic and his naive assistant navigate a dark web of secrets and murder, uncovering shocking twists and a final tragic motive that leads to a chase to the Andaman Islands. Dec 19, 2025 Divya Dristi Horror, Thriller SUNNxt Language: Telugu Running Time: NA IMDB Rating: NA IMDB Rating: Direct OTT Release The movie is described as a horror thriller that will feel the fear before you see it. The narrative is expected to involve suspense and potential supernatural or psychological themes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 16 , 2025 Romantic, Fantasy Zee5 Series: Heartiley Battery Language: Tamil No Of Episodes: 6 Heartiley Battery is a Tamil romantic science-fiction web series about Sofia, an emotionally guarded scientist who invents a love meter to quantify compatibility and avoid heartbreak. Her logical world is challenged by Sid, a charming writer who believes in the emotional chaos of love. The series contrasts science versus instinct in romance. Dec 19 , 2025 Thriller ,Sci-Fi, Mystery Zee5 Series:Nayanam Language: Telugu No Of Episodes: 6 Nayanam is a six-episode sci-fi psychological thriller. It stars Varun Sandesh as Dr. Nayan, an ophthalmologist who develops an unethical technology allowing him to see into his patients' private lives through their eyes. His initial scientific curiosity turns into a dark obsession with voyeurism and manipulation, blurring ethical lines and leading to a chilling web of secrets and consequences. The series explores the dark side of human nature and scientific ambition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 19 , 2025 Medical Thriller JioHotstar Series: Pharma Language: Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi No Of Episodes: NA Pharma is a medical thriller web series following KP Vinod, a medical representative who discovers that his company's new blockbuster drug, KydoXin, is causing lethal side effects. Based on real events, the series chronicles his battle to expose the powerful pharmaceutical corporation's corruption and unethical practices. Dec 19 , 2025 Psychological Thriller jiohotstar Series: Mrs Deshpande Language: Hindi No Of Episodes: 6 Mrs. Deshpande is a dark Indian psychological thriller series starring Madhuri Dixit as the titular character, a seemingly normal housewife who leads a double life as a convicted serial killer, imprisoned for 25 years; she's brought back into the fold when police need her expertise to catch a copycat killer, but only agrees to help if she works with her estranged detective son, forcing them to confront their past and secrets Dec 19 , 2025 Comedy, Romance Amazon Prime Video Series: Four More Shots Please-Season 4 Language: Hindi No Of Episodes: 10 The final chapter where Damini, Anjana, Umang, and Siddhi return for a mother of all pacts, giving themselves six months to become better versions of themselves, tackling personal changes, career challenges, and reinventing their lives with their unbreakable friendship as their anchor, promising more drama, heartbreaks, and bold choices in a bid to finish what they started. Dec 19 , 2025 Sketch Comedy Netflix Series: The Great Indian Kapil Show -Season 4 Language: Hindi No Of Episodes: NA The Great Indian Kapil Show is a popular Hindi-language sketch comedy and talk show that blends humorous skits with unscripted celebrity interviews. Hosted by comedian Kapil Sharma, the program features him and his core team—including Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek—playing various characters within an airport-themed set to entertain both a live audience and high-profile guests. The guests, who range from Bollywood stars to global sports figures, engage in light-hearted banter and conversations with the cast, while permanent guest Archana Puran Singh provides reactions from her designated seat. 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