7 Trending OTT and theatrical releases this week (December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025): Dhurandhar, Dear X, The Girlfriend, and more

Trending OTT and theatrical releases this week (December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025): From new episodes of Dear X K-drama, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, to The Girlfriend, take a look at the full list!

Dear X, Dhurandhar, The Girlfriend

Trending OTT and theatrical releases this week (December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025): Another new week, aka a new month, December 2025, has begun, and with it, we have a new slot of upcoming theatrical and OTT releases that are trending on social media. From new episodes of Dear X K-drama, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, to Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend, take a look at the full list!

Trending OTT and theatrical releases this week (December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025)

Dhurandhar - December 5 (Theatres)

Dhurandhar is a Hindi spy action-thriller starring Ranveer Singh as a secret agent from India's RAW (Research and Analysis Wing). He is sent on a mission to infiltrate and dismantle a terrorist network in the Lyari region of Pakistan. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, features a large ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal.

Dear X K-drama - new episodes on December 4 (Viki)

Dear X, K-drama is ending on December 4 with the last two episodes, aka episodes 11 and 12. It stars Kim Yoo-jung as Baek Ah-jin, a famous actress with a ruthless side forged from a traumatic past, and Kim Young-dae as Yoon Joon-seo, her childhood friend and devoted protector who ultimately seeks her downfall.

Dies Irae - December 5 (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Dies Irae is a 2025 Malayalam psychological horror film about a wealthy architect, Rohan (Pranav Mohanlal). He is haunted by supernatural forces after his ex-girlfriend, Kani (Sushmitha Bhat), dies by suicide. The main point of the story is Rohan's descent into mental chaos as the events that take place in his house intensify, and he tries to uncover the truth behind Kani's death and the haunting.

Thamma - December 2 (Prime Video - Rent)

Thamma is all set to land on Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up) in two phases. The film will be available for rent from December 2, and from December 16, 2025, Thamma will be available for all subscribers. Thamma is a 2025 horror-comedy film starring Ayushmann Khurrana as Alok Goyal, a journalist who gets lost in a jungle and is rescued by Tadaka (Rashmika Mandanna), a member of a tribe of mythical beings called betaals. The story involves Alok's forbidden love with Tadaka, the tribe's strict rules against drinking human blood, and their leader, Yakshashan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), who opposes the rules.

The Girlfriend - December 5 (Netflix)

The Girlfriend is a Telugu drama about Bhooma (Rashmika Mandanna), who falls for a charming college senior, Vikram (Dheekshith Shetty), whose behaviour becomes increasingly controlling and abusive. The story explores themes of emotion control, psychological manipulation, and a woman's journey to reclaim her life from a toxic relationship.

Lockdown - December 5 (Theatres)

Lockdown starring Anupama Parameswaran is a psychological survival drama directed by A.R. Jeeva. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the film is a character-centric narrative inspired by true events, exploring themes of fear, isolation, resilience, and human connection.

Stephen - December 5 (Netflix)

Stephen is a Tamil psychological thriller about a psychologist who analyses Stephen, a confessed serial killer. A psychiatrist becomes embroiled in a mind-bending mystery while investigating the killer's unsettling secrets and motives.

FAQs:

Q: When do the major OTT releases for the week of December 1, 2025, begin streaming?

A: The majority of major titles, including Jay Kelly, The Abandons, and several Indian regional releases, will begin streaming on December 5, 2025. A few titles like the sequel Troll 2 and the interview special My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler premiere earlier on December 1.

Q: What major movies starring Adam Sandler and George Clooney are releasing this week?

A: Noah Baumbach's comedy-drama Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler as a world-famous actor and his manager, respectively, streams on Netflix starting December 5. Adam Sandler is also featured in the candid interview special My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler on December 1.

Q: Where can I watch the documentary series about Sean Combs (Diddy)?

A: The four-part investigative documentary series, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which covers the artist's career, wealth, and legal troubles, premieres on Netflix on December 2, 2025.

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