This Week’s OTT Releases (Dec 18-22): A Guide to New Movies and Shows

Get ready for an exciting week of binge-worthy entertainment across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar, and more

Here’s a curated list of new films and web series across various genres streaming on major OTT platforms this week:

December 18 Releases

Girls Will Be Girls

• Platform: Amazon Prime Video

• Synopsis: Set in a Himalayan boarding school, this Indo-French drama explores the struggles of a 16-year-old Mira as she navigates her rebellious teenage years, her sexuality, and a complex relationship with her widowed mother.

The Secret Lives of Animals

• Platform: Apple TV+

• Synopsis: A 10-episode documentary narrated by Hugh Bonneville, showcasing 77 unique species filmed across 24 countries.

Twisters

• Platform: JioCinema

• Synopsis: A sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, this movie follows storm chasers in Tornado Alley as they confront both destructive weather and personal challenges.

December 20 Releases

The Six Triple Eight

• Platform: Netflix

• Synopsis: This American drama showcases the story of 855 women who sorted 17 million pieces of undelivered mail during WWII, while battling discrimination and adversity.

Moonwalk

• Platform: JioCinema

• Synopsis: A light-hearted comedy about two rival thieves who try to win the heart of a local heartthrob, leading to unexpected twists.

Zebra

• Platform: Aha

• Synopsis: Telugu action thriller stars Priya Bhavani Shankar, Satya Dev, and Jeniffer Piccinato. The film revolves around white-collar fraudsters who get entangled in criminal activity while planning a heist

Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous

• Platform: Netflix

• Synopsis: This documentary delves into the life of the famous Punjabi singer Honey Singh, chronicling his meteoric rise, struggles with bipolar disorder, and controversial journey. It features unseen footage and candid interviews, offering an intimate look at his life and career

December 22 Releases

What If…?: Season 3 

• Platform: Disney+Hotstar

• Synopsis: Marvel’s animated series concludes its third season, diving into alternate realities with episodes featuring Mega-Hulk monsters, anime-inspired tales, and more.

Other Notable Releases

• Bhakshak

• Platform: Netflix

• Synopsis: Starring Bhumi Pednekar, this crime drama follows a fearless journalist exposing a sex racket operating from women’s shelters, taking on a powerful gangster.

Lantrani

• Platform: ZEE5

• Synopsis: A satirical anthology featuring three small-town stories about rule-breaking ordinary people, with a stellar cast including Johnny Lever and Jitendra Kumar.

CTRL

• Platform: Netflix

• Synopsis: A cautionary tale about an influencer (Ananya Panday) who gives an AI app control of her digital life, leading to dangerous consequences.

Berlin

• Platform: ZEE5

• Synopsis: A gripping spy thriller set in Cold War-era Delhi, centered around a deaf-mute waiter accused of espionage and a sinister plot.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba

• Platform: Netflix

• Synopsis: The sequel to Hasseen Dillruba, this thriller sees a couple (Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey) devising another elaborate plan to evade justice.

Maharaj

• Platform: Netflix

• Synopsis: Based on a real case, this drama follows a journalist exposing a religious leader accused of exploiting female devotees in 19th-century India.

Amar Singh Chamkila

• Platform: Netflix

• Synopsis: A biopic on Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila, showcasing his rise to fame, love story, and untimely death.

Dedh Bigha Zameen

• Platform: JioCinema

• Synopsis: A modern tribute to Do Bigha Zamin, this drama follows an honest man’s fight against a corrupt MLA over ancestral land.

Agni

• Platform: Amazon Prime Video

• Synopsis: A heartfelt story about the sacrifices of firefighters, highlighting their courage and underappreciated role in society.

Women Of My Billion

• Platform: Amazon Prime Video

• Synopsis: A documentary following Srishti Bakshi’s 38,000 km journey across India, shedding light on the challenges faced by women.

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