comprehensive weekly guide to the latest movies and series streaming on major OTT platforms this week (Dec 8‑14, 2025). Netflix leads with mysteries, family content, and diverse genres, while Prime Video and others deliver action, fantasy, and drama — perfect for binge‑watching or weekend viewing.
🎯 Netflix Highlights: Thrillers, Drama & Comedy
1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
A new entry in the popular mystery franchise featuring Detective Benoit Blanc tackling a baffling crime in a quaint setting. A must‑watch for mystery fans.
2. Single Papa
A family drama‑comedy about a newly divorced man who decides to adopt a child and faces the hilarity and challenges of parenting.
3. Kaantha
A period crime thriller set in 1950s madras where rivalry, ego, and a murder mystery unravel in surprising twists. Available in multiple languages, making it accessible across India.
4. Man vs Baby
A heartwarming comedy‑drama about a man navigating parenthood unexpectedly — a great pick if you want light‑hearted entertainment.
5. Badly in Love
A Japanese reality romance series arriving on Netflix this week, mixing emotional vulnerability with raw relationships and candid moments.
📍 JioHotstar & Prime Video Picks
The Great Shamsuddin Family — JioHotstar
A family drama blending humour, chaos, and generational tensions as a career‑driven woman deals with sudden domestic upheaval.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 2 — JioHotstar
Fantasy and adventure continue in this popular series adaptation where Percy and friends face new mythical quests (streaming from Dec 10).
F1 The movie — Prime Video (also apple TV+)
High‑speed action drama featuring a former racer drawn back into the sport, blending adrenaline and emotional storylines — ideal for sports fans.
🎬 ZEE5 Spotlight
Saali Mohabbat — ZEE5
Psychological thriller directed by Tisca Chopra, featuring radhika apte in a gripping tale of betrayal, suspicion, and intense drama.
📌 Other Notable OTT Streaming Titles This Week
Here are additional recommendations you might enjoy across platforms:
· Superman — JioHotstar (Action/Adventure): DC Universe reboot with emotional depth and icon‑classic action.
· Real kashmir Football Club — SonyLIV (Sports/Drama): Inspiring true‑story series about building Kashmir’s first pro football club.
🔍 Why This Week’s Lineup Is Exciting
Netflix continues to dominate with a rich mix of genres — from mysteries and crime thrillers to feel‑good comedies and reality romance. JioHotstar and Prime Video balance the lineup with fantasy, family tales, and action spectacles. ZEE5 offers gripping thrillers, giving viewers plenty of choices regardless of mood or genre preference.
🗓 OTT Releases Snapshot (Dec 8–14, 2025)
Title
Platform
Genre
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Netflix
Mystery/Thriller
Single Papa
Netflix
Family/Comedy
Kaantha
Netflix
Crime/Drama
Man vs Baby
Netflix
Comedy/Drama
Badly in Love
Netflix
Reality/Romance
The Great Shamsuddin Family
JioHotstar
Drama/Comedy
Percy Jackson & Olympians S2
JioHotstar
Fantasy
F1 The Movie
Prime Video
Sports/Drama
Saali Mohabbat
ZEE5
Thriller/Drama
Superman
JioHotstar
Action/Adventure
Real kashmir Football Club
SonyLIV
Sports/Drama
🎉 Tips for Picking What to Watch
· Looking for puzzles and twists? Start with Wake Up Dead Man or Kaantha.
· Want something fun and family‑friendly? Single Papa or Man vs Baby are great picks.
· Into intense thrillers? Saali Mohabbat delivers suspense and drama.
· Craving action or fantasy? F1 The Movie or Percy Jackson Season 2 won’t disappoint.
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