New OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch; Kaantha, Superman, Man vs Baby, Single Papa and more
OTT releases this week: A number of new movies and web series will be available on OTT this weekend on platforms like ZEE5, Apple TV, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and SonyLIV. Let’s have a look at the ones that are available to watch online.
Real Kashmir Football Club
Plot: This is a sports drama about two men who start the first professional football club in Kashmir. It follows journalist Sohail and businessman Shirish. They fight tough social and local challenges to build a team that brings hope and unity.
Cast: Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Manav Kaul, Abhishant Rana
Simon Cowell: The Next Act
Plot: The docuseries follows Simon Cowell as he tries to create a new global boy band. He holds open auditions, group training and a debut single launch. It showcases behind-the-scenes work, as well as rare moments from his personal life.
Release Date: 10 December
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2)
Plot: Season 2 follows Percy as he tries to save Camp Half-Blood by finding the Golden Fleece in the dangerous Sea of Monsters. He also sets out to rescue Grover, who is held by the Cyclops Polyphemus.
Cast: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Release Date: 10 December
Merv
Plot: After the breakup, Merv falls into depression, which even affects the dog’s routine. Russ takes him from cold Minnesota to a sunny Florida beach. Anna thinks Merv needs them together. As Merv brightens, the trip forces Russ and Anna to face old feelings again.
Cast: Charlie Cox, Zooey Deschanel, Patricia Heaton
OTT release: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: 10 December
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (Season 2)
Plot: Lara Croft begins a global mission to recover stolen African Orisha masks that hold dangerous mystical power. A billionaire plans to use them while “playing god”. Lara teams up with her friend Sam to stop him.
Cast: Hayley Atwell, Earl Baylon, Allen Maldonado
Release Date: 11 December
Superman
Plot: The 2025 Superman film follows Clark Kent as he navigates balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his life in Smallville. Public doubt grows after his global actions, which let Lex Luthor frame him using an armoured clone.
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
Release Date: 11 December
Man vs Baby
Plot: The four-episode web series follows Trevor Bingley. He leaves housesitting for a calmer caretaker job. But, he accepts a tempting Christmas offer to watch a luxury London penthouse. When a baby from the school play is left with him, he must balance high-end property care with chaotic childcare.
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Alanah Bloor, Claudie Blakley
Release Date: 11 December
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Plot: The film follows detective Benoit Blanc as he probes an impossible murder in a locked room inside a small Catholic church in upstate New York. Monsignor Wicks is found dead during Easter service. Blanc studies a secretive parish, hidden motives and rising tensions.
Cast: Daniel Craig, Mila Kunis, Cailee Spaeny
Release Date: 12 December
Single Papa
Plot: Single Papa follows Gaurav, a newly-divorced man-child. He shocks his family by choosing to adopt a baby. The web series mixes chaos, humour and emotion as he learns responsibility.
Cast: Kunal Kemmu, Prajakta Koli, Manoj Pahwa
Release Date: 12 December
Saali Mohabbat
Plot: This movie, directed by Tisca Chopra, is about a small-town housewife, who is shattered when her husband and cousin are found dead. Local cop Ratan begins to suspect that she is involved. It pulls both of them into a tense cat and mouse chase.
Cast: Radhika Apte, Divyenndu Sharma, Anurag Kashyap
Release Date: 12 December
Kaantha
Plot: Kaantha is a period crime mystery set in 1950s Madras. A famed director and his former protege clash over a revived women-centric film. Their fight for creative control turns bitter. A murder on set brings a police probe that blurs reel and real.
Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Bhagyashri Borse
Genre: Period Drama Thriller
Release Date: 12 December
F1
Plot: F1 follows retired driver Sonny Hayes, who returns to racing to save a failing team. He partners with rookie Joshua Pearce. They learn teamwork through pressure and conflict.
Cast: Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon, Damson Idris
Genre: Sports Drama Action
Release Date: 12 December
3 Roses (Season 2)
Plot: Season 2 begins right after the girls face major turning points. Ritu tries to balance her career and love. Jaanu deals with the fallout of choosing independence over a safe match. Vicky handles new hurdles after a bold decision.
Cast: Eesha Rebba, Faria Abdullah, Avantika Mishra
Release Date: 12 December
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Plot: This is a Hindi comedy drama set over one chaotic day in Delhi. Writer Bani Ahmed races to finish a key job application. Her flat turns into a noisy reunion filled with relatives, old tensions, interfaith concerns and emotional demands.
Cast: Kritika Kamra, Farida Jalal, Sheeba Chaddha
Release Date: 12 December
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show
Plot: This is a concert documentary film capturing the final performance of the landmark Eras Tour. The film is structured chronologically through the various “eras” of Taylor Swift’s music career.
Release Date: 12 December