Weekly Entertainment Buzz: Theatrical and OTT
The first week of December 2025 brings a vibrant mix of theatrical premieres and OTT releases, spanning global franchises, regional cinema, festive specials, and thought-provoking documentaries. Whether you’re heading to theaters or settling in for a binge session at home, there’s plenty on offer.
Theatrical Releases – December 5, 2025
Hollywood’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 returns to the big screen, capitalizing on the eerie charm of its animatronic horror legacy. The sequel promises darker thrills and expanded lore, diving further into the twisted backstory of Freddy Fazbear’s pizzeria.
In Bollywood, Dhurandhar headlines as a prime release, offering a gritty drama with a social pulse. Known for its character-driven storytelling, it promises a blend of suspense, political intrigue, and strong performances.
From the Telugu industry, Akhanda 2 – Thaandavam, also available as a Hindi dub, sees the return of high-octane action, spiritual undertones, and mass heroism. Fans of the original can expect a bigger scale and bolder storytelling. Violent Rose, another Telugu release, explores crime and revenge, focusing on complex female characters caught in a web of violence.
The Marathi film Asurvan looks promising as a psychological thriller rich in folklore undertones. In Malayalam cinema, the delayed release Kalamkaval finally arrives alongside Dheeram, an intense character drama, and Pongala, which offers a slice-of-life story grounded in tradition. Rachel focuses on a female-led investigative narrative, while Madhura Kanakku touches on family, sacrifice, and ambition.
Tamil cinema delivers a packed lineup. Vaa Vaathiyaar brings commercial flair, Game of Loans tackles social issues through satire, and Konja Naal Poru Thalaiva promises emotional drama. Kannagi Nagar explores life in urban settlements, while Galatta Family brings a hearty mix of comedy and sentiment.
In Kannada releases, Kempu Haladi Hasiru explores rural politics, Chitralahari focuses on personal redemption, and Dharmam takes the philosophical route, questioning morality and justice.
Rappa Roy & Full Stop Dot Com represents Bengali cinema with a quirky, family-friendly narrative.
OTT Series Premieres
Netflix leads with multiple fresh seasons. CoComelon Lane S6 continues its toddler-friendly musical charm. Love is Blind – Italy S1 introduces romance experiments with a cultural twist. Playing Gracie Darling explores fame and personal identity. Stranded with My Mother-in-Law S3 blends reality TV chaos with family drama. With Love, Meghan brings festive emotions and royal nuance. Fugue State 1986 dives into Cold War-era mystery, while The Abandons S1 explores frontier life and moral dilemmas. Owning Manhattan showcases luxury real estate battles, Sicilia Express combines travel and storytelling, and The Price of Confession adds investigative depth.
Sony LIV releases Kuttram Purindhavan, a suspenseful Tamil crime drama, while ZEE5 presents Be Dune Teen, a Marathi coming-of-age tale. Aha introduces Dhoolpet Police Station, a quirky Telugu cop dramedy. AppleTV+ features The Hunt, a gripping survival thriller.
OTT Original Films
Netflix leads again with Troll 2, a fantasy adventure sequel, alongside festive hits like My Secret Santa and international dramas such as I Wish You Had Told Me (Filipino) and Lali – Time to Step Up (Argentina). The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 returns with seasonal warmth.
Tamil film Stephen debuts on Netflix as an emotional character drama, while Jay Kelly and The New Yorker at 100 bring biography and centenary storytelling to the platform.
On AppleTV+, The First Snow of Fraggle Roc offers nostalgic magic. Amazon Prime introduces festive English comedy Oh. What. Fun.
Special Highlights
Christmas Karma, the upcoming Hollywood holiday drama is set for theatrical release on December 12.
From horror sequels to heart-warming holidays and intense regional dramas, this week’s theatrical and OTT releases is a rich cinematic buffet across formats and genres.
