New on OTT This Friday is an absolute treat for every binge-watcher, with a mix of high-octane dramas, emotional thrillers, heartfelt comedies, and big-ticket international releases dropping across Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and more. From intense racing rivalries in “F1” and psychological tension in “Kaantha” to twisted love, murder, and mystery in “Saali Mohabbat,” this Friday’s lineup is stacked with stories that hit every mood. Add family chaos in “The Great Shamsuddin Family,” messy single parenthood in “Single Papa,” a gothic whodunnit in “Wake Up Dead Man,” and a grand musical goodbye in Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour finale, and you have a weekend watchlist you simply cannot skip.
List of OTT releases this Friday:
1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – Netflix
Wake Up Dead Man is the third Knives Out film. Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigates Monsignor Jefferson Wicks’ (Josh Brolin) murder in a locked church during Easter service. He teams with priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) to expose secrets among corrupt parishioners. The star-studded cast features Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Andrew Scott in this gothic whodunnit.
2. F1: The Movie – Apple TV+
F1 is a pulse-pounding racing drama with Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One star mentoring rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). They fight to save the APXGP team from rivals, conflicts, and investors amid real F1 races. Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Kim Bodnia co-star in high-speed Grand Prix footage.
3. Kaantha (Tamil) – Netflix
Kaantha is a gripping psychological period drama set in the vibrant world of the 1950s Madras film industry. The story follows Dulquer Salmaan as T. K. Mahadevan, a celebrated superstar forced to collaborate with his former mentor and fierce rival, Ayya (Samuthirakani), on a new project. Their uneasy partnership takes a darker turn with the arrival of debutante actress Kumari (Bhagyashri Borse), igniting a tense love triangle and creative conflict. When a mysterious murder shocks the set, Inspector Devaraj (Rana Daggubati) steps in to uncover the truth. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, Kaantha skillfully weaves together themes of ambition, rivalry, and intrigue.
4. Saali Mohabbat – Zee5
Saali Mohabbat is a taut suspense thriller across two timelines. It centers on Smita (Radhika Apte), a housewife shattered by her husband’s and cousin’s murders. Officer Ratan (Divyenndu Sharma) uncovers betrayals in Fursatgarh. Directed by Tisca Chopra with Anurag Kashyap, it blurs reality and illusion as truths emerge.
5. Single Papa – Netflix
Single Papa is a warm comedy-drama about Gaurav Gehlot (Kunal Kemmu), a 30-year-old man-child who shocks his traditional family by choosing to adopt a baby after his divorce. The series follows his chaotic, funny journey into single fatherhood as he deals with doubtful relatives and rigid adoption officers. With Prajakta Koli, Manoj Pahwa, and Neha Dhupia in key roles, and direction by Shashank Khaitan, Neeraj Udhwani, and Hitesh Kewalya, it balances humour with heartfelt emotion.
6. The Great Shamsuddin Family – JioHotstar
The Great Shamsuddin Family is a comedy-drama about a day in the life of writer Bani Ahmed (Kritika Kamra), whose perfectly planned schedule to file a career-defining job application collapses when her boisterous extended family descends on her home. Set over 12 hectic hours in Delhi, the film delves into interfaith tensions, generational differences, and simmering personal conflicts as Bani struggles to choose between chasing her dreams abroad and remaining with her loving yet overbearing family. Featuring Farida Jalal, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sheeba Chaddha, and Purab Kohli, the film is directed by Anusha Rizvi.
7. Aaromaley (Tamil) – JioHotstar
Ajith idolizes cinematic romance-grand, eternal, and magical. Yet real life delivers endless heartbreaks from tiny misunderstandings. Forced by parents into a matrimony agency job after a fiasco, he clashes with pragmatic boss Anjali, who sees love as practical logic. Their hilarious showdown teaches him love must be earned, not enchanted. When he finally gets it, she’s gone. Years on, fate offers a redo, will love linger?
8. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show – JioHotstar
Watch Taylor Swift’s history-making Eras Tour come to a close in Vancouver with Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show. This concert film and six-part docuseries, The End of an Era, includes the full Tortured Poets Department set, behind-the-scenes moments, rehearsals, and time with her loved ones. The first two episodes drop on December 12, with two new episodes every week until the finale on December 26.
FAQs
A: F1, Kaantha, Saali Mohabbat, Single Papa, The Great Shamsuddin Family, Wake Up Dead Man, and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show hit Netflix, ZEE5, JioHotstar, and more.
A: Yes, the first two episodes of the six-part docuseries drop on Netflix December 12, with weekly releases until December 26.
A: A mix of racing drama (F1), psychological thriller (Kaantha), suspense (Saali Mohabbat), comedy-drama (Single Papa, The Great Shamsuddin Family), whodunnit (Wake Up Dead Man), and concert docuseries.
