The final week of December 2025 is set to be a massive celebration for entertainment lovers across India. A packed slate of major theatrical releases and digital premieres is scheduled between December 22 and 28, offering a perfect holiday binge-watching and cinema-going experience. From a monster Hollywood sequel and a star-studded Bollywood romantic comedy to the conclusion of a beloved Netflix series and a diverse array of regional cinema, there's something for every viewer.
Theatrical Extravaganza: From Hollywood to Regional Gems
Cinema halls are gearing up for a busy Christmas weekend with releases spanning multiple languages and genres. The headline Hollywood attraction is Anaconda, a sequel to Lake Placid vs. Anaconda, starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, and Daniela Melchior. This creature feature is slated for a global release on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.
Bollywood's big festive offering is the romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The film features popular leads Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, supported by veterans Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta. It aims to capture the holiday family audience.
Audiences can also look forward to major Hindi-dubbed versions of two South Indian films releasing on the same day: the Malayalam action-drama Vrusshabha and the Kannada thriller 45.
Regional Cinema Showcase
This week is particularly rich for regional film enthusiasts. Marathi cinema offers Gotya Gangster and Savitri Kalyugatali, while Gujarati audiences get Vande Bharat Via USA.
The Malayalam slate is robust with Vrusshabha, Sarvam Maya, and Valathu Vasathe Kallan. Telugu cinema presents a wide selection including Shambhala, Eesha, Champion, Bad Girlz, Dhandoraa, Patang, and G.O.A.T.
Tamil moviegoers can watch Retta Thala and Sirai. Kannada releases include 45, Mark, and Lucky Charlie. Bengali cinema brings sequels and thrillers: Projapati 2 with Mithun Chakraborty and Dev, Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey starring Paoli Dam and Anirban Bhattacharya, and Mitin: Ekti Khunir Sandhane featuring Koel Mallick.
Digital Premieres: Web Series, Films & Stand-Up
Streaming platforms are matching the theatrical excitement with a fresh batch of content. Netflix leads the charge with the highly anticipated Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2, which premieres on December 25 and is poised to be the biggest digital release of the week.
The platform is also adding new English shows like Carl the Collector and Sicily Express, along with a new season of King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch. Film additions include Elway, Eden, and the Hindi drama Goodbye June. Comedy fans get a new stand-up special, Tom Segura – Teacher.
Notable documentary Cover-Up arrives on Christmas 2025, and the Telugu theatrical film Andhra King Taluka will also begin streaming on Netflix. Meanwhile, ZEE5 will host the OTT premiere of the film Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, starting December 26.
Conclusion: A Week of Varied Choices
The last week of 2025 underscores the vibrant and diverse nature of India's entertainment landscape. Viewers are presented with an unprecedented choice between big-screen spectacles and curated digital content at home. Whether it's the family fun of a Bollywood comedy, the thrill of a Hollywood monster movie, the emotional payoff of a long-running series finale, or the rich storytelling of regional cinema, the holiday week promises to end the year on a high note for audiences nationwide.
