Indian audiences are in for a spectacular treat this week, with a deluge of major film releases across theatres and a powerhouse lineup of new shows and movies on streaming platforms. The period from December 18 to 20 is packed with premieres spanning Hollywood blockbusters, regional cinema, and highly anticipated digital originals.
Major Theatrical Releases Across Languages
The big screen experience gets a significant boost with multiple high-profile releases scheduled for December 19. Leading the charge from Hollywood is the epic sci-fi sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash. Directed by James Cameron, the film brings back stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver, continuing the visually stunning saga.
In Hindi cinema, the comedy Durlabh Prasad Ki Dusri Shaadi arrives, directed by Siddhant Raj Singh and featuring Sanjay Mishra and Mahima Chaudhry. Marathi audiences can watch Asha, starring Rinku Rajguru and directed by Deepak Patil.
South Indian cinema sees a particularly busy Friday:
- Telugu: Multiple films including Sahakutumbaanaam, Missterious, Failure Boys, Devagudi, and Kama and the Digital Sutras.
- Tamil: LIK – Love Insurance Kompany on December 18 and Kombuseevi on December 19.
- Kannada: Surya Power of Love on December 19 and Raktha Kashmira on December 20.
Streaming Wars Heat Up: Netflix & Prime Video Drop Major Content
For those preferring to stay in, leading OTT platforms have curated an impressive slate of new content for mid-December 2025.
Netflix's Packed Schedule
Netflix is releasing content across genres and languages throughout the week. The lineup includes:
- December 15: The Creature Cases: Chapter 6 (animated preschool series).
- December 16: Culinary Class Wars Season 2 (Korean cooking competition).
- December 17: Spanish comedy The Manny (El Ninero) Season 3 and the Neil Patrick Harris-hosted game show What’s in The Box?
- December 18: The return of Emily in Paris Season 5 and the Japanese dance drama 10Dance.
- December 20: The much-awaited The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 premieres.
The platform also has several original movies lined up, including the thriller Murder in Monaco (Dec 17) and the Hindi crime sequel Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders on December 19, featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Inspector Jatil Yadav. Other film releases on the 19th include A Time For Bravery, Breakdown: 1975, Korean disaster film The Great Flood, and the American thriller Relay.
Amazon Prime Video's Premieres
Amazon Prime Video counters with its own heavy hitters. The highly popular Fallout: Season 2 premieres a day early on December 16, with new episodes rolling out weekly. The final season of the Indian hit Four More Shots Please: Season 4 drops on December 19, following Damini, Anjana, Umang, and Siddhi one last time. Also arriving is the Japanese psychological thriller Human Specimens (Ningen Hyobon) on December 18, starring Hidetoshi Nishijima.
More Digital Releases Across Platforms
The content explosion extends to other OTT services as well. Sun NXT will release the Tamil investigative thriller Un Paarvayil and its Telugu version Divya Drishti on December 19, starring Parvati Nair and Esha Chawla respectively.
December 19 is a major date for other platforms too:
- JioHotstar: Presents Mrs Deshpande, a Hindi psychological crime thriller with Madhuri Dixit as a jailed serial killer.
- ZEE5: Launches the Telugu sci-fi thriller Nayanam and the Malayalam film Dominic and the Ladies Purse.
- Apple TV+: Debuts the wildlife docuseries Born to Be Wild, narrated by Hugh Bonneville.
- Lionsgate Play: Begins streaming the film Roofman in India.
This week marks a significant moment for the Indian entertainment landscape, offering an unparalleled choice for movie buffs and series enthusiasts alike. Whether heading to the cinema for a spectacle or curling up at home for a binge, there is something for every taste.
