The final weekend before Christmas brings a massive treat for streaming enthusiasts across India. Major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema, and Zee5 are set to drop a diverse array of highly anticipated movies and web series. From the return of gritty crime thrillers to the emotional conclusion of a beloved friendship drama, there is something for every mood.
Headline Releases: Crime, Drama, and Comedy
Leading the pack is the sequel to a popular investigative thriller. Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders premieres on Netflix on 19 December. Nawazuddin Siddiqui reprises his role as the tenacious Inspector Jatil Yadav, who delves into the murders of the Bansal family, uncovering society's darker truths. The film boasts a stellar cast including Chitrangada Singh, Deepti Naval, and Sanjay Kapoor.
In another major crime thriller, screen icon Madhuri Dixit takes on a chilling role in Mrs Deshpande, streaming on JioCinema from 19 December. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, this six-part Hindi series is an adaptation of the French show La Mante. Dixit plays a jailed serial killer who assists the police in tracking down a copycat murderer, with Siddharth Chandekar and Priyanshu Chatterjee in key roles.
Fans of contemporary drama will bid farewell to a popular series as Four More Shots Please! Season 4, the final season, arrives on Amazon Prime Video on 19 December. Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J, and Maanvi Gagroo return as the four friends facing their most complex personal and professional challenges yet, forcing them to re-evaluate their life choices and bonds.
International Flavours and Regional Gems
Netflix also brings back a global favourite. Emily in Paris Season 5 released all its episodes on 18 December. The season follows Lily Collins's Emily as she navigates her new leadership role in the Rome office of Agence Grateau, while past relationships and dynamics from Paris continue to influence her life.
The weekend also features significant regional content. Megastar Mammootty headlines the Malayalam mystery Dominic and the Ladies Purse on Zee5 from 19 December. He plays Dominic, a disgraced ex-cop turned private detective whose simple case of finding a purse's owner unravels into a complex web of murder and intrigue.
Also on Zee5, the Telugu sci-fi psychological thriller Nayanam premieres on 19 December. Starring Varun Sandesh and Priyanka Jain, the series revolves around an eye doctor who conducts illegal experiments that allow him to peer into people's private lives.
Light-Hearted Entertainment
For those seeking laughs, Kapil Sharma returns with The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 on Netflix from 20 December. The new season continues the show's successful formula of celebrity interviews, comedy sketches, and musical performances, promising a dose of weekend comfort humour.
This concentrated release schedule marks a major content drop for Indian audiences, offering a perfect lineup for a weekend binge across genres and languages.
