Latest OTT releases this week (December 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025): 7 new films and series to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar and more

As the year transitions, OTT platforms bring an exciting array of new releases to captivate audiences. From emotionally resonant dramas to gripping thrillers and thought-provoking documentaries, there’s something for every viewer. With offerings like Payal Kapadia’s evocative film All We Imagine As Light on Disney+ Hotstar and the heartfelt documentary Avicii: I’m Tim on Netflix, storytelling takes center stage. Fans of intense dramas can look forward to Gunaah Season 2, while dark comedy enthusiasts will find Jolly O Gymkhana on Aha Tamil intriguing. History buffs can explore Lockerbie: A Search for Truth on JioCinema, while sci-fi and romance blend seamlessly in When the Stars Gossip on Netflix.

OTT releases (December 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025)

All We Imagine As Light - January 3 (Disney+ Hotstar)

The film by Payal Kapadia revolves around the lives of three people: head nurse Prabha (Kani Kusruti), new recruit Anu (Divya Prabha), and their cook Parvaty (Chhaya Kadam). The film explores the peaks and valleys of friendship, love, and the rollercoaster of hope and disappointment. When Anu's strict Hindu family finds out about her affair with a Muslim man, Prabha, her husband from an arranged marriage, who lives in faraway Germany; a doctor at her hospital pursues him. Meanwhile, Parvaty faces an unexpected eviction from her flat.

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Avicii: I’m Tim - December 31 (Netflix)

Avicii, one of the most beloved performers in the world, was unknowingly born to Tim Bergling, a timid and insecure young man. This is the unbelievable tale of his life. From his first breath in a Stockholm maternity ward in 1989 until his untimely conclusion in Oman in 2018, we are able to follow Tim on a winding path through life through unique home films and a massive private collection. Tim takes the front stage as the film's narrator, revealing previously unseen aspects of his personality. We first meet Tim, the man behind Avicii, through him and those closest to him, including his family, artistic colleagues, and best friends.

Gunaah Season 2 - January 3 (Disney+ Hotstar)

The stakes are higher this season as viewers delve further into an enthralling story of love, betrayal, and vengeance. More twists, dramatic moments, and unexpected discoveries will keep viewers glued to their seats. 

Jolly O Gymkhana - December 30 (aha Tamil [OTTplay Premium])

Jolly O Gymkhana takes place in Mengnanapuram and follows Bhavani and her family as they face unforeseen obstacles following the failure of their dream venture. The film explores their determination to overcome adversity through a blend of tension and dark comedy.

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth - January 3 (JioCinema [OTTplay Premium])

It is based on the real-life events of December 21, 1988, when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded 38 minutes after takeoff above Lockerbie, killing 259 people on board. Eleven more died when the jet crashed into the peaceful Scottish town. The families of the victims in the United Kingdom have chosen Dr. Jim Swire (Colin Firth) as their representative following the tragedy and the loss of his daughter. They have banded together to seek answers and fair treatment. Jim sets out on a relentless journey that crosses countries and political boundaries, putting his stability, family, and life at risk while also utterly shattering his faith in the legal system. The truth irrevocably alters Jim's perspective on life. Devoting itself to the events leading up to and following the tragedy, Lockerbie: A Search For Truth tells the personal story of a father, husband, and son who puts his daughter's memory and the unwavering quest for justice and truth at stake.

The Rig Season 2 - January 2 (Prime Video)

The remaining oil workers from the Kinloch Bravo go on a perilous assignment aboard a state-of-the-art rig in the Arctic Circle, where they must traverse the perilous icy sea and uncover mysteries concealed beneath its surface.

When the Stars Gossip - January 4 (Netflix)

A space station serves as the setting for this love story between an astronaut and a tourist. While visiting the space station for a few days as a space tourist, obstetrician-gynecologist Gong Ryong has a hidden agenda. The wealthiest Korean company, the MZ Group, will have Gong Ryong as a son-in-law. Commander Eve Kim's first task as a commander is to go to the space station. In a world where peril lies at every turn, Eve Kim is a rule follower who will not budge from her meticulous approach. An astronaut named Kang Gang Su studies fruit flies. Born into a wealthy family and raised in a carefree manner, Kang Gang Su is the second son of a worldwide financial firm. One day, he decides to take a daring adventure into space. Choi Go Eun is the girlfriend of Gong Ryong; beautiful, bright, and extremely capable, she is the sole surviving heir to the chair of MZ Group.

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