The Girlfriend to Dies Irae: 7 latest OTT releases in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada to watch in 1st week of December 2025

Pranav Mohanlal’s horror thriller Dies Irae to Rashmika Mandanna-led The Girlfriend, explore the latest OTT releases in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada to watch in the first week of December 2025

The Girlfriend, Dies Irae on OTT

It is a big week at the cinemas with stalwarts Mammootty and Nandamuri Balakrishna clashing at the south box office with Kalamkaval and Akhanda 2. The south digital space too has exciting titles with Pranav Mohanlal’s Malayalam horror thriller Dies Irae, Rashmika Mandanna-led Telugu film The Girlfriend and Tamil crime series Kuttram Purindhavan. Here are the latest OTT releases in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada to watch in the first week of December 2025 across platforms of Netflix, SonyLiv, JioHotstar, SonyLiv, aha and Sun NXT (OTTplay Premium)

Latest South OTT releases

Dies Irae

Where to watch: JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium

OTT release date: December 5, 2025

Malayalam actor Pranav Mohanlal leads director Rahul Sadasivan’s latest horror thriller, titled Dies Irae: The Day of Wrath. Pranav, the son of superstar Mohanlal, plays a rich spoiled brat Rohan, whose former girlfriend Kani is found dead in a well. After he visits her mourning family, Rohan begins to feel the presence of a paranormal force around him. He then sets out to find the truth. A horror movie, fully devoid of the usual tropes, Dies Irae deserves to be on your watchlist this week.

Also read: Dies Irae on OTT: Pranav Mohanlal’s horror movie is a blockbuster hit? Here’s how much it made in theatres

The Girlfriend

OTT release date: December 5, 2025

Where to watch: Netflix

Popular actress Rashmika Mandanna delivers a powerful performance as Bhooma, who transforms from a meek girlfriend to a woman who stands up to the toxic behaviour of her boyfriend Vikram. Much loved and praised by critics, The Girlfriend raises crucial questions about patriarchy and the privileges of men. Sadly, the critical acclaim did not transform into footfalls at the cinemas. The Girlfriend deserves to be watched for the crucial topic and its sensitive portrayal.

Also read: The Girlfriend Review: Rashmika Mandanna's career-best act from lover to survivor steals the show

The Great Pre-Wedding Show

OTT release date: December 5, 2025

Where to watch: ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium

Telugu actor Thiruveer impressed as a local photographer Ramesh, who is hired to shoot the grand pre-wedding video of Anand and Soundarya. However, all hell breaks lose when Ramesh's assistant reports that the memory card of the shoot is missing and now Ramesh has to retrieve the video before the influential Anand gets a hint of it. For those looking for some fun and a slice-of-life drama, then you should not miss out on The Great Pre-Wedding Show.

Stephen

OTT release date: December 5, 2025

Where to watch: Netflix

The Tamil film Stephen makes its direct-to-OTT release on the streaming giant this week. Gomathi Shankar plays the lead role who confesses to serial killings but is he telling the truth? Mithun Balaji makes his directorial debut with Stephen, which promises to be a taut thriller. Michael Thangadurai and Smruthi Venkat appear in other key roles.

Dhoolpet Police Station

OTT release date: December 5, 2025

Where to watch: Aha Tamil via OTTplay Premium

Dhoolpet Police Station is a Tamil crime thriller series, which delves into the lives of cops at the titular police station as an ACP takes charge. Two murders rock the locality and the cops have to solve the case at any cost. Ashwin Kumar and Guru Lakshmanan lead the long series, which has as many as 50 episodes.

Kuttram Purindhavan

OTT release date: December 5, 2025

Where to watch: Sony LIV via OTTplay Premium

Another Tamil crime thriller series, Kuttram Purindhavan depicts the ordeal of a man whose daughter is assaulted and now seeks justice. Pasupathy leads the series along with Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli and Vidaarth. The trailer promises a gripping tale is one the cards. Filmmaker RK Selvamani’s series will be available to stream in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam

Arasayyana Prema Prasanga

OTT release date: December 5, 2025

Where to watch: Sun NXT via OTTplay Premium

This charming Kannada film brings in some light-hearted romance, along with the warmth of slice-of-life drama in a quiet town. Mahantesh Hiremath plays the lead role of a simple man, who falls for a woman working at the local post office. A good mix of humorous and heartfelt moments, Arasayyana Prema Prasanga promises to be a delightful watch.

FAQs

Q. What's new coming on Hotstar?

A. New releases on JioHotstar this week include Malayalam actor Pranav Mohanlal’s Dies Irae, The Bad Guys 2 and The Heritage (Scheda). Madhuri Dixit’s series Mrs Deshpande drops next week. All these titles are also available on OTTplay Premium.

Q. What is new on Netflix India this week?

A. Rashmika Mandanna's Telugu film The Girlfriend and the Tamil thriller Stephen are the new releases on Netflix India this week. Other releases include With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration and Troll 2.

Q. What’s new on Zee5?

A. The comedy-drama The Great Pre-Wedding Show thriller Pariah and the series Gharwali Pedwali are the new titles on Zee5 (also available via OTTplay Premium.)

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