Drama, drama, drama. This year is all set to end on a dramatic note because all the OTT platforms are taking it up a notch in December. Cuddle up inside a blanket, grab a bowl of soup, and hit the play button. Here are all the OTT releases hitting your screens in December 2022.
1. Qala
Starring Tripti Dimri in the lead role, Qala is set in 1940s Kolkata. She plays a singer haunted by her past, her mother’s disdain, and her own self-doubt. In a man-eat-man world of entertainment, she struggles to cope with the pressure of success and stay relevant after peaking.
When to watch: Dec 1
Where to watch: Netflix
2. Zakir Khan’s Tathastu
A stand-up comedy special by Zakir Khan will start streaming in December. The show gives a behind-the-scenes look into Khan’s life, his youth, and his life learnings served in his trademark unassuming and humorous manner.
When to watch: Dec 1
Where to watch: Prime Video
3. Freddy
A romantic thriller starring Kartik Aaryan and Alaya F in the lead roles, Freddy is about an introverted and lonely dentist. Full of unpredictable twists and sharp turns, the movie will see the lines blurred between love and obsession.
When to watch: Dec 2
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
4. Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie
A Tamil mystery-triller, Vadhandhi is a series starring SJ Suryah, Laila, Nassar, and others. The series sees the murder of a beautiful young girl from three lenses – an obsessive cop, a novelist, and an opportunistic news editor.
When to watch: Dec 2
Where to watch: Prime Video
5. India Lockdown
In 2020, the entire world went into lockdown, all thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. India was no different. Madhur Bhandarkar’s India Lockdown is inspired by this lockdown and depicts four parallel stories and the repercussions that the pandemic and the lockdown had on the people of the country.
When to watch: Dec 2
Where to watch: Zee5
6. Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan S4
Popular youth couple “MaNan” is coming back for a brand-new season. Monster Manik and Nandini are back with more drama, love, loss, betrayal, and complex relationships. Will their love survive the hardships of the world or will they shatter into pieces?
When to watch: Dec 2
Where to watch: Voot Select
7. The Railway Men
YRF Entertainment’s first outing in the web series space, The Railway Men is based on the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The series is headlined by powerhouse talents like R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, and Divyenndu Sharma along with Babil Khan. When toxic gas leaks from an American pesticide plant in Bhopal, it kills thousands of people. But the workers at the Bhopal railway station come together to save thousands of lives becoming true heroes.
When to watch: Dec 2
Where to watch: YRF
8. Goodbye
When death takes away a loved one, how do you deal with the grief? Goodbye depicts the story of the dysfunctional Bhalla family whose matriarch has just passed away. In the aftermath of the loss, the family goes through a journey of grief and self-discovery.
When to watch: Dec 2
Where to watch: Netflix
Related: Goodbye Review: An Endearing Family Drama About Grief And Loss That Will Move You To Tears
9. Moving In with Malaika
Malaika Arora is all set to give viewers an up close and personal look into her life in this December OTT release. Viewers will get to see the actor and model exploring her day-to-day life with close family and friends.
When to watch: Dec 5
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
10. CAT
A political thriller starring Randeep Hooda, CAT follows a former police informant who is summoned once again. Set in the Punjab hinterlands, an innocent man is asked to infiltrate a major drug empire and gets caught in the crossfire between the drug lords, cops, and political powers. Directed by Balwinder Singh Janjua, this December OTT release also stars Hasleen Kaur, Suvinder Vicky, and Kavya Thapar among others.
When to watch: Dec 9
Where to watch: Netflix
11. Faadu: A Love Story
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari makes her web debut with an intense poetic love story, Faadu: A Love Story. Starring Pavail Gulati and Saiyami Kher in the lead, the series deals with a constant tussle between the desire for success and living within your means. Abhay is on a rags-to-riches journey and is determined to make it big, no matter what the cost. In this journey, he falls in love with Manjiri who is happy and content with what she has in life and doesn’t desire anything more than that, especially when it comes immorally or with strings attached. The series promises pain and sorrow, ups and downs, and emotions that will tug at your heartstrings.
When to watch: Dec 9
Where to watch: Sony LIV
12. Blurr
An official remake of the Spanish film Julia’s Eyes, Blurr stars Taapsee Pannu and Gulshan Devaiah in leading roles. This horror-thriller follows a woman, Gayatri, who is slowly losing her eyesight while trying to investigate the death of her twin sister.
When to watch: Dec 9
Where to watch: Zee5
13. Govinda Mera Naam
A classic case of pati, patni aur woh! Govinda Waghmare is caught between his wife and girlfriend, dividing his love and time between the two women amidst chaos, confusion, and laughter. The movie stars Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, and Kiara Advani in lead roles.
When to watch: Dec 16
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
14. Emily in Paris S3
Marketing executive Emily Cooper is back in action in Season 3 of Emily in Paris. A year after travelling from Chicago to Paris for her dream job, she is at a crossroads in both her job as well as in her personal life. This season will start right where season 2 ended. Lily Collins will reprise the role of the titular character Emily Cooper, while Lucas Bravo will be back as Gabriel, Emily’s love interest. Emily in Paris season 3 is one of the most anticipated December OTT releases in 2022.
When to watch: Dec 21
Where to watch: Disney+ Netflix
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