From Tisca Chopra’s ‘Saali Mohabbat’ to Netflix’s ‘Single Papa’ to Madhuri Dixit’s ‘Mrs Deshpande’: What to watch on OTT before December ends
A fresh line-up of thrillers, dramas, and high-energy entertainers is hitting your screens, and leading the bandwagon is Saali Mohabbat
December is always a special month with a mix of celebration, nostalgia, and the perfect excuse to binge-watch something new. And this year is no different. A fresh line-up of thrillers, dramas, and high-energy entertainers is hitting your screens, and leading the bandwagon is Saali Mohabbat, a how-dunnit starring Radhika Apte and Divyenndu Sharma.
Whether you want gripping mysteries, emotional journeys or intense crime sagas, here are five December releases that promise to end your year on a high.
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Saali Mohabbat (ZEE5 – 12th December)
A gritty crime thriller headlined by Radhika Apte and Divyenndu Sharma, Saali Mohabbat tells the story of love, betrayal, and the consequences that come crashing down when desire meets danger. Set against a backdrop of crime, power and emotional complexity, the film marks Tisca Chopra’s directorial debut and is backed by Manish Malhotra’s production. With layered characters and a dark, gripping narrative, this ZEE5 release is easily one of December’s most anticipated titles.
Single Papa (Netflix – 12th December)
_Single Papa_, led by Kunal Kemmu, arrives on Netflix as a warm, slice-of-life dramedy centred on a father doing his best to raise his child while navigating the complexities of work, identity and second chances at love. The show leans heavily on emotional relatability like the small triumphs, the frustrating failures, the bittersweet humour of parenting, making it the kind of breezy but heartfelt series that’s perfect for a December unwind.
Gharwali Pedwali (ZEE5 – 5 December 2025)
With Gharwali Pedwali, ZEE5 offers a fun, supernatural-comedy that blends everyday family drama with quirky paranormal chaos. With crisp episodes and a cast including Paras Arora, Priyamvada Kant and Seerat Kapoor, the show promises light-hearted, rooted humour wrapped in a cheeky supernatural twist which is perfect for viewers who like a comedy that’s fun, chaotic and unafraid to be delightfully weird.
Mrs. Deshpande (JioHotstar – 19 December 2025)
Madhuri Dixit returns in Mrs. Deshpande, a psychological drama anchored in mystery, emotional complexity and a slowly unfolding tension. The show promises a performance-driven narrative that digs into identity, family and the secrets people carry. With Madhuri leading the charge, it stands out as one of the more prestige-leaning OTT releases of the month.
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Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (Netflix – 19 December 2025)
The sequel to the acclaimed 2020 crime-thriller returns with a bigger, darker case at its centre. This time, Inspector Jatil Yadav (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui) is drawn into a chilling murder investigation inside the opulent Bansal mansion, a case where secrets and lies intersect, and every suspect could be hiding more than they reveal.
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