What to watch on Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon, and other OTT platforms in December

'Qala' is on Netflix.

We are in the last month of this year and December 2022 promises to be packed with new content, films, series and new seasons of old, much-loved shows. If binge watching is what you are looking for, this is definitely going to be a busy month for you. Much awaited seasons of Emily in Paris, Jack Ryan and others will be out by this month end. Check out what Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Voot, Zee 5, MX Player, YRF Entertainment, Disney Plus Hotstar and Lionsgate Play has in store for you…

Qala, Netflix, December 1

Anvitaa Dutt's new film tells a thrilling tale of a mother-daughter duo. The film is legendary actor Irrfan’s son Babil Khan’s first film and stars Triptii Dimri, Swastika Mukherjee, Varun Grover and others.

Troll, Netflix, December 1

This fantasy-action film is about an ancient troll who is awakened by an explosion and how everyone tries to stop it from destroying everything.

Tathastu, Amazon Prime Video, December 1

If you are in the mood to laugh watch Zakir Khan taking the platform with his stand-up comic acts.

Sr., Netflix, December 2

Directed by Chris Smith this documentary takes an intimate look at the life and career of maverick filmmaker Robert Downey Sr as he interacts with his superstar son Robert Downey Junior.

Miral, Aha, December 2
This one is an edge-of-the-seat horror thriller Tamil movie written and directed by M. Sakthivel, starring Bharath and Vani Bhojan in lead roles.

India Lockdown, Zee5, December 2

Madhur Bhandarkar's India Lockdown starring Shweta Basu Prasad, Ahana Kumra, Prateik Babbar, Sai Tamhankar, showcases how the period during the pandemic was much more of a struggle than people realised.

Freddy, Disney+ Hotstar, December 2

Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, this spine-chilling romantic thriller stars Kartik Aaryan and Alaya F.

Warriors of Future, Netflix, December 2

A meteorite carrying a destructive extraterrestrial plant strikes the world and a suicide squad of elite forces  is given hours to save their  city from annihilation.

Goodbye, Netflix, December 2

Southern star Rashmika Mandanna makes her Bollywood debut along with Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, Sunil Grover and others. After its release in theatres in October, it is now set for the OTT release this month.

Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan Season 4,  Voot, December 2

This love story is into its fourth season and this one will explore whether the distance between Manik and Nandini finally reduce.

Vadhandhi — The Fable of Velonie, Amazon Prime Video, December 2

This eight-episode, mystery crime thriller series of police investigating the murder of Velonie.

Crushed Season 2,  Amazon Mini TV, December 2

The second season of the school drama featuring showrunner Akshata Samant, Aadhya Anand, Naman Jain and Urvi Singh, among others promises twists and turns as teenagers come to grips with adulthood.

The Railway Men  YRF Entertainment, December 2

The one-season limited series starring R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu Sharma and Babil Khan is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy which is also the world's largest man-made industrial disaster.

Firefly Lane Season 2, Netflix, December 2

Based on Kristin Hannah's novel Firefly Lane, this drama series follows two girls, Tully and Kate, throughout their 30-year friendship, including the ups and downs they have faced over the years.

Lady Chatterley's Lover, Netflix, December 2

Based on the last novel by English author DH Lawrence, this controversial classic is the story of privileged Connie who finds herself married to a physically challenged man she no longer loves. She meets Oliver, the estate's gamekeeper and finds sexual awakening.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules , Disney+ Hotstar, December 2

Based on the second book from Jeff Kinney’s popular series, this film is about the riotous antics of angst-ridden, disaster-prone middle school student Greg Heffley.

Nazar Andaaz, Netflix, December 4

Vikrant Deshmukh's slice of life drama Nazar Andaaz starring Kumud Mishra, Divya Dutta and Abhishek Banerjee is the a touching, fun story about a blind man with a heartfelt message.

Moving In With Malaika, Disney+ Hotstar, December 5

Malaika Arora's OTT debut with this 16-episode show gives her fans a peek into her life with unfiltered conversations.

I Hate Christmas, Netflix, December 7

Determined to avoid all the awkward questions about her love life, Gianna looks for the "deal" boyfriend to bring home for Christmas dinner.

The Elephant Whisperers, Netflix, December 8

This documentary is about a tribal couple who foster an orphaned baby elephant

Blurr , Zee5, December 9

Taapsee Pannu's first project as a producer, this film is the official remake of the Spanish film Julia's Eyes (2010) and features her along with Gulshan Devaiah in the leading roles.

Faadu: A Love Story, SonyLIV, December 9

This series follows the life of a middle-class poet, Pavail Gulati, who has big dreams. His lady love Saiyami Kher is practical but is ready to follow him wherever he goes.

Senorita '89, Lionsgate Play, December 9

This thriller series explores the dark side of 1980s' Beauty Pageants in Mexico and looks at behind the curtain pf the beauty pageant culture of that decade.

Cat,  Netflix, December 9

Randeep Hooda agrees to become a police informant once again to save  to the life of his brother who is into drugs.

Fall, Disney+ Hotstar, December 9

Out in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali, this mystery thriller is about how the lead character’s memory loss leads to unravelling of mysteries.

Rathasaatchi, Aha, December 9
Adapted from the short story 'Kaithigal' from 'Venkadal' this glorifies the rebellious spirit of Appu.

Witness, SonyLIV, December 9
A political drama this film talks about the brutal reality of manual scavenging and is available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Christmas is Cancelled, Lionsgate Play, December 9

Directed by Prarthana Mohan, this family drama is about a 29-year-old Emma (Hayley Orrantia), who finds out that her widowed, 52-year-old dad (Dermot Mulroney) has been dating her high school nemesis. She embarks on a no-holds-barred mission to break them up.

Coffee With Kadhal , Zee 5, December 9

This Tamil comedy-romance written and directed by Sundar C is a star-studded feel-good entertainer.

Something from Tiffany’s, Amazon Prime Video, December 9

This romantic comedy starring Zoey Deutch, Kendrick Sampson, and others is about a woman whose life changes course when an engagement ring that was for someone else leads her to the person she’s meant to be with.

Emancipation , Apple TV, December 9

This action thriller is about Peter, a slave flees a plantation in Louisiana after he was whipped. He has to outwit cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on a torturous journey north.

Eating our way to Extinction, BookMyShow Stream/Amazon Prime Video, December 9

This documentary starring globally renowned figures like Kate Winslet, Anthony Robbins and the world’s leading scientists, changing the way people look at their food or the food industry.

Doctor G, Netflix, December 11

The Ayushmann Khurrana and Rakul Preet-starrer is a dramedy about a man who is the lone male student in the gynaecology department. His hesitancy leads to chaos, confusion, comedy, and eventually great camaraderie with his female classmates.

National Treasure: Edge of History, Disney+ Hotstar, December 14

There is going to be a two-episode premiere of this thriller adventure drama series that is based on, and is a continuation of, the National Treasure film series.

Don’t Pick Up the Phone, Netflix, December 15

This True Crime Documentary series directed by Sara Mast follows the investigation into a hoax caller who talked managers into strip-searching employees at fast food businesses across the US.

PhysicsWallah, Amazon miniTV, December 15

Inspired by the life of a teacher who tries to create a parallel education system while fighting corporate giants, this series stars Shreedhar Dubey in the lead role, Radha Bhatt, Anurag Thakur and others.

Nanny, Amazon Prime Video, December 16
This horror, thriller is about immigrant nanny Aisha, who is forced to confront a concealed truth that threatens to shatter her precarious American Dream.

Beast of Bangalore, Netflix, December 16
A documentary on a dangerous predator on the streets of Bangalore who would assault, rape and murder women but wouldn’t get caught. Women felt unsafe all the time. His violence changed the whole landscape of this city that was paralysed in fear by the savage predator.

Govinda Naam Mera , Disney+ Hotstar, December 16

A comedy-thriller starring Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani, this one is about the lead character trying to get away with murder.

The Pact Season 2, Lionsgate Play, December 16

This suspense thriller is the story of social worker Christine (Rakie Ayola) and her family trying to get on with their lives after the recent tragic death in the family.

The Pact Season 2, Lionsgate Play, December 16
A suspenseful and emotional story of social worker Christine and her family trying to get on with their lives after the recent tragic death in the family.

A storm for Christmas, Netflix, December 16

On Christmas eve, all flights at Oslo Airport were cancelled due to a large snowstorm and a lot of people are stranded. Everyone at the airport has a story and the stories come together.

Ariyippu Netflix, December 16

A scandalous video triggers issues for a couple in a glove factory, which results in problems in both their personal and professional lives.

The Recruit , Netflix, December 16
This one is the story of a rookie lawyer at the CIA who stumbles into the dangerous world of international power politics, espionage.

Code Name Tiranga, Netflix, December 16
Parineeti Chopra, Hardy Sandhu, Sharad Kelkar, Dibyundy Bhattacharya, Rajit Kapur, and Shishir Sharma starrer this espionage action thriller is about a RAW agent who is forced to make a sacrifice.

Far From Home , Netflix, December 16
A struggling teen finds himself in the world of luxury after a prestigious scholarship sends him to an exclusive school.

Private Lesson , Netflix, December 16
Posing as a private tutor, Azra secretly coaches students on achieving their goals in life and love.

BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, Netflix, December 16

This is an intimate and moving journey of a renowned Mexican journalist and documentary filmmaker living in Los Angeles, who, after being named the recipient of a prestigious international award, is compelled to return to his native country, unaware that this simple trip will push him to an existential limit.

A Not So Merry Christmas, Netflix, December 20

Grinchy Chuy is cursed and wakes up to find he's lived a full year, but is doomed to remember only Christmas Day. Every year.

Big Bet, Disney+ Hotstar, December 21

This Korean drama is about the government sending Seunghoon to handle local issues as the number of their cases in the Philippines rises.

Emily in Paris Season 3, Netflix, December 21

Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) won hearts globally in the first two seasons of this fashionable series as she navigated her job and her rather complicated love life and friendships. Season 3 is a much awaited one and fans can rejoice as there is a Season 4 in the wings too.

Jack Ryan Season 3, Amazon Prime Video, December 21

Jack is wrongly implicated in a larger conspiracy and suddenly finds himself a fugitive out in the cold and is on the run in a race against time.

Alice in Borderland Season 2, Netflix, December 22

The second season of this survival drama starring Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya has been widely anticipated across the globe. The series reached the Top 10 in at least 70 countries worldwide.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Netflix, December 23
Starring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, and others, this comedy mystery has tech billionaire Miles Brown inviting his friends for a getaway on his private island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.

Kathmandu Connection S2, SonyLIV, December 23
A plane hijack, a compromised peace summit and an attack on the country’s sovereignty. Find out the connection in Season 2.

Dangerous Liaisons, Lionsgate Play, December 23

Dangerous Liaisons is a modern take on Laclos’ classic 18th-century novel and stars Alice Englert and Nicholas Denton as the notorious lovers. Get ready to travel back to 1700s Paris and watch these two infamous characters, Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, use anything in their power to navigate a world of seduction and deception in the classic love story that oscillates between love and war.

Pitchers Season 2, Zee5, December 23
The second season airs on Dec 23 after a gap of seven years. It sees the return of Naveen Kasturia, Arunabh Kumar, Abhay Mahajan, and Abhishek Banerjee in the lead roles.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, Netflix, December 25
A fantasy comedy-drama of an extraordinary girl Matilda who uses her creative imagination to change the world.

The Witcher: Blood Origin, Netflix, December 25
This prequel series will tell a story of the creation of the first prototype Witcher and the events that lead to the time when the worlds of monsters, men and elves merged to become one.

Top Gun: Maverick, Amazon Prime Video, December 26
Set over 30 years after the events of Tony Scott’s Top Gun, this follow-up features Tom Cruise reprising his role as US Naval aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.

Treason, Netflix, December 26

This limited series is about a newly appointed head of MI6. He is forced to question everything and everyone in his life.

Vir Das: Landing , Netflix, December 26

This one-hour show has Vir Das reach back into his childhood to satire the foolishness and freedom of being a global citizen.

Chelsea Handler: Revolution , Netflix, December 27

Award-winning comic Chelsea Handler lets us in on her life choices, rowdy rescue dogs, dating frustrations, and why society owes women an apology.

7 Women and a Murder, Netflix, December 28

Seven women, each with ulterior motives, become trapped together in a mansion after their famliy patriarch is stabbed and they try to solve the puzzle of the murder.

The Circle: Season 5 , Netflix, December 28

In this fifth season, eight new players create single profiles to look for catfish, make friends, and take advantage of second chances.

Butterfly , Disney+ Hotstar, December 29

A Telugu crime-thriller, this film stars Anupama Parameswaran, Bhumika Chawla, Rao Ramesh, Praveen, and others in plot-defining roles.

Rise of Empires: Ottoman Mehmed VS Vlad , Netflix, December 29

This second season will primarily focus on the bloody conflict between Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, and Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire.

Step Up Season 3, Lionsgate Play, December 30

Based on the cult film, Step Up (2006), this series, in its third season, it follows the drama, scandalous romance, and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.

Aar Ya Paar , Disney+ Hotstar, December 30

The show is about a tribal man, Sarju, who is a great archer and has to battle the modern world, for the survival of his tribe as he develops into a lethal mercenary killer and is propelled into the realm of organised crime.

Alpha Males, Netflix, December 30

Four middle-aged friends deal with issues like job loss, open relationships, marriage without sex, and divorce.

The Glory, Netflix, December 30

This show is about a woman who makes a complex plan to nail her horrific assault offenders.

White Noise, Netflix, December 30

Starring Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, and others, this comedy drama is about how college professor Jack Gladney and his family’s comfortable suburban life is upended when they are forced to evacuate due to a nearby chemical leak leading to “The Airborne Toxic Event”, and releasing a noxious black cloud over the region.

Live to Lead, Netflix, December 31

Inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela, this show highlights the fundamental values, daily disciplines, and guiding principles that leaders employ to motivate others and create meaningful change.