Most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases in December 2025 on ZEE5, SonyLIV, Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar

OTT fans can look forward to a magnificent year-end in 2025 with a diverse array of genres from Bollywood available on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, Sony LIV, and JioHotstar. The riveting psychological series Mrs. Deshpande follows a convicted serial killer (Madhuri Dixit-Nene) who is compelled to consult police, and the engrossing thriller-drama Saali Mohabbat explores the parallel timelines of adultery and betrayal, promising viewers a compelling mix of drama and thrills. Supernatural comedies make up the other half of the schedule, with titles like Thamma (the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe) and the amusing 'two-wives' mayhem of Gharwali Pedwali serving as examples. The month comes to a close with heartfelt and romantic tales, such as Single Papa about a new father's (Kunal Kemmu) journey through singlehood, Single Salma about a modern love triangle, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat about an intense and obsessive romance, and Real Kashmir Football Club, ensuring an action-packed end to the year.

Most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases in December 2025

Gharwali Pedwali - December 5 (ZEE5 [OTTplay Premium])

Gharwali Pedwali is a humorous supernatural family comedy that follows Prithvi Mishra, also known as Jeetu, through his life, which has been marked by "doubles"—two sets of parents, two bosses, and now, two wives. Jeetu finds himself in the middle of a hilarious and chaotic love triangle as he tries to balance the needs and desires of his living wife, Savi (the 'Gharwali'), and his possessive supernatural bride, Latika (the 'Pedwali'), who believes she is his true and eternal spouse. This all happens right before his wedding to Savi, a modern human fiancée. The astrological complications make it so he must participate in a symbolic marriage with a sacred tree.

Real Kashmir Football Club – December 9 (Sony LIV [OTTplay Premium])

Inspiring and grounded in reality, Real Kashmir Football Club tells the tale of a Kashmiri Hindu Pandit and a Kashmiri Muslim entrepreneur who overcame political turmoil, cultural differences, and logistical nightmares to found the first professional football club in the Kashmir Valley. This remarkable team, dubbed "The Snow Leopards" by its fans, had an impromptu start following the disastrous floods of 2014 and an even more implausible climb to the first division of Indian football. This tale is more than simply a sporting success story; the series shows how the squad was a symbol of resilience, optimism, and unity for the young of the area, providing them with a reason to be proud of their heritage and a chance to forge a new identity via football.

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Single Papa – December 12 (Netflix)

In Single Papa, we follow the hilarious and touching adventures of GG, a charming but emotionally immature man-child going through a divorce. Gaurav's impulsive decision to adopt a child shocks everyone in his traditional Indian family. Particularly, his parents wonder how a man who still lacks self-control intends to raise a human being. Gaurav faces the challenges of being a single father; the show shows the humour, confusion, and unconditional love that come with it. In short, love, not blood or tradition, defines a family.

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat – December 16 (Netflix)

The protagonist, Vikramaditya Bhonsle, a formidable young politician, falls head over heels for Adaa Randhawa, a free-spirited Bollywood actor, in the romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, which explores the shadowy side of infatuation and one-sided love. Adaa's repeated rejection of Vikramaditya's proposal, reflecting her belief that genuine love must be unfettered and unbridled, causes him to descend into an obsessive-compulsive obsession, which he then uses to manipulate and destroy her career and family. Tragically, the game comes to a close with a final act of purported redemption after an anxious Adaa places a shocking public bounty on Vikramaditya's head, leading to a perilous and emotionally charged confrontation that questions the boundary between intense devotion and toxic destruction.

Thamma - December 16 (Prime Video)

Thamma, a supernatural romance comedy, is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The story follows shy TV reporter Alok Goyal as the mysterious Tadaka saves him from a bear attack in a distant woodland. But Tadaka isn't human; he's a Betaal, an immortal entity with vampire tendencies in Indian folklore. His people have vowed to save humanity, but Tadaka and his kind are forbidden from having sexual relations with humans and even consume their blood. The forbidden love between Alok and Tadaka grows stronger as the world becomes increasingly consumed by the wrath of Yakshasan, an ancient and merciless Betaal leader who has escaped from prison and plans to bring about a global blackout. To save Alok, Tadaka must violate the sacred rules of her clan. This sets in motion a chain reaction that leads to Alok's own metamorphosis and ultimately pits the star-crossed lovers against the immortal antagonist, threatening not only their survival but also the destiny of the human and supernatural realms.

Mrs Deshpande - December 19 (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium])

A gripping psychological thriller series, Mrs. Deshpande is based on the French show La Mante and follows the life of an average homemaker named Mrs. Deshpande as she conceals a terrifying secret: she is a convicted serial killer. A new serial killer starts a horrific string of murders, exact replicas of her previous techniques, and the police are forced to seek her assistance, severely upending her peaceful suburban life. In a last-ditch effort to apprehend the copycat killer before they strike again, Detective Nikhil Deshpande—Mrs. Deshpande's estranged son—is compelled to confront his shadowy past and his mother's legacy. In exchange for her consulting services, Mrs Deshpande demands that he work solely with her.

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders - December 19 (Netflix)

Inspector Jatil Yadav (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), who was sharp and relentless in the first film, returns in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, set a few years later. Yadav is entangled in a new, complicated investigation after the brutal murder of a prominent member of the powerful Bansal family. As Jatil delves into the apparently simple case, he unearths a disturbing network of betrayal, long-suppressed familial grudges, and moral dilemmas inside the privileged family. Rapidly turning into a high-stakes psychological struggle, the case compels Jatil to walk the fine line between truth and consequence until he faces a world where his unshakeable sense of justice is tested by a world where every hint and family member conceals a lie.

Single Salma – December 26 (Netflix)

Single Salma is a romantic comedy-drama that follows the story of Salma Rizvi, played by Huma Qureshi, a 33-year-old urban planner from Lucknow. Despite her brilliance and responsibility, Salma has spent her life supporting her family and is defined by her 'single' status and the continual pressure to get married. She reluctantly agrees to marry Sikandar Khan (Shreyas Talpade), a trustworthy, traditionalist, and gentle man, under pressure. But right before they are engaged, she has a two-month business trip to London, where she meets Meet Singh (Sunny Singh), a free-spirited, modern, and charming man. This encounter sets in motion a chain reaction of events that causes her to reevaluate her sense of duty and desire, and ultimately her life. Upon her return home, Salma is entangled in a tumultuous love triangle between her loyal fiancé and her passionate new love. This experience forces her to make a choice between the life her family expects of her and the one she is starting to forge on her own terms.

Saali Mohabbat - TBA (ZEE5 [OTTplay Premium])

With its parallel timelines and profound female viewpoint on adultery and treachery, Saali Mohabbat is an engrossing thriller-drama. The story starts during a lunch party in the present day, when a woman called Kavita, who is upset over her husband's infidelity, starts telling the tale of a small-town housewife named Smita (Radhika Apte) whose ordinary existence spirals into a terrifying web of lies, moral confusion, and murder. As Smita painstakingly reveals her story of betrayal, revenge, and trust-breaking, the boundaries between the present and the past, as well as reality and illusion, start to blur, leading the audience to wonder if Smita is escaping into fiction or if her confession is coded and intended for someone in the room.

FAQs:

Q: What are some of the most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases in December 2025?

A: The most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases for December 2025 include the psychological series Mrs. Deshpande, the thriller-drama Saali Mohabbat, supernatural comedies like Thamma and Gharwali Pedwali, and romantic tales such as Single Papa, Single Salma, and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. The series Real Kashmir Football Club will also debut.

Q: What is the plot of the psychological series Mrs. Deshpande?

A: Mrs. Deshpande is a gripping psychological thriller based on the French show La Mante. It follows Mrs. Deshpande, a convicted serial killer played by Madhuri Dixit-Nene, who is compelled to consult the police when a new serial killer starts committing murders that are exact replicas of her previous techniques.

Q: What is the release date and platform for Single Papa?

A: Single Papa, which follows a new father's (Kunal Kemmu) journey through singlehood, will be released on Netflix on December 12.