The first Friday of December brings a fresh and diverse slate of content across major Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, promising a thrilling start to the weekend for all kinds of viewers. From psychological thrillers and gripping regional horror to lighthearted comedy and star-studded English dramas, here are the top 5 movies and web series you should not miss streaming this Friday, December 5th, 2025.
| Title | Platform | Genre | Language | Highlight |
| 1. The Girlfriend | Netflix | Emotional Drama/Romance | Telugu (Multiple Dubs) | Explores a toxic and manipulative relationship. |
| 2. Dies Irae | JioHotstar | Horror Thriller | Malayalam (Multiple Dubs) | A psychological horror that was a Mollywood box-office success. |
| 3. Kuttram Purindhavan | SonyLIV | Crime Thriller (Web Series) | Tamil (Multiple Dubs) | A retired cop entangled in a missing person case filled with secrets. |
| 4. Jay Kelly | Netflix | Comedy-Drama | English | Noah Baumbach's new film starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. |
| 5. Stephen | Netflix | Psychological Thriller | Tamil (Multiple Dubs) | A psychiatrist investigates a self-confessed serial killer. |
1. The Girlfriend (Netflix)
Headlining the regional cinematic releases is the emotional drama 'The Girlfriend', starring Rashmika Mandanna. The film narrates the story of Bhooma, a young woman who enters a relationship that quickly devolves from a gentle college romance into a controlling, manipulative, and ultimately toxic experience. After a decent theatrical run, the film is now available on Netflix in multiple languages, making it a powerful and relevant watch that deals with emotional turmoil and a journey of self-discovery.
2. Dies Irae (JioHotstar)
For fans of slow-burn tension and psychological horror, 'Dies Irae' is a must-watch. This highly successful Malayalam thriller, starring Pranav Mohanlal, centers on Rohan, a wealthy architect whose life is turned upside down by a series of supernatural disturbances in his mansion. The haunting is seemingly tied to a tragic past and an unresolved family secret, pulling the protagonist into a frightening spiral rooted in ancient fear and guilt.
3. Kuttram Purindhavan: The Guilty One (SonyLIV)
SonyLIV steps up the thriller quotient with the release of the Tamil crime series, 'Kuttram Purindhavan: The Guilty One'. The series focuses on Bhaskar, a former police officer who finds his life thrown into chaos when his attempt to help with a missing girl case entangles him in a web of dark secrets and deep-seated guilt. This show promises a gripping narrative, exploring the themes of moral compromise and consequences in a small-town setting.
4. Jay Kelly (Netflix)
Netflix’s major international drop for the day is 'Jay Kelly', a new film from celebrated director Noah Baumbach. The drama-comedy stars George Clooney as the titular Hollywood actor, Jay Kelly, and Adam Sandler as his dedicated manager. The film offers a satirical yet emotional look at the life of celebrity, aging, and self-reflection as Kelly embarks on an unexpected journey across Europe to confront his past choices and strained relationships.
5. Stephen (Netflix)
Completing the thriller lineup on Netflix is the Tamil psychological film 'Stephen'. This release follows a psychiatrist who is brought in to evaluate a man who has walked into a police station and confessed to multiple murders involving nine missing girls. The investigation quickly becomes complicated, forcing the psychiatrist to question whether the confessor is genuinely guilty, a victim of trauma, or part of a much darker, manipulative game.
