December is in that sweet spot where the year is wrapping up, but your watchlist is just getting started. If you’ve been wondering what to watch on ZEE5 this week without losing half an evening to scrolling, this roundup is your shortcut.
Between 15–20 December, a solid mix of thrillers, regional crowd-pleasers and kids’ shows has dropped on the platform – led by the Telugu psychological thriller Nayanam, Mammootty’s new detective ride Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse, Kannada horror-comedy Kona, Punjabi family entertainer Godday Godday Cha 2 and two brand-new kids titles.
If you’re the type who spends more time browsing than watching, start with the freshest additions in our new movies line-up, then build your own mix from the broader Movies, Web Series and KidZ shelves. For now, here are six new releases that genuinely earn a spot on your “What To Watch On ZEE5 This Week” list.
1. Nayanam: A Telugu Thriller That Turns Eyes Into Evidence
If you like your crime stories with a weird, unsettling hook, Nayanam is the one to start with. This Telugu psychological thriller–sci-fi hybrid follows Dr Nayan (Varun Sandesh), an ophthalmologist who looks like the perfect, service-minded doctor on the surface – low-cost treatments, humble clinic, a saviour for patients who can’t afford big bills. Underneath that calm exterior, though, he’s running experiments that quietly cross the line.
Using a special fluid and a pair of smart glasses, Nayan has found a way to peek into his patients’ personal lives through their eyes. It’s not a metaphor in this thriller web series– their memories and day-to-day moments become a live feed he can watch for a few minutes at a time. While he runs tech on homemaker Madhavi (Priyanka M Jain), he witnesses a murder in her home. His creepy obsession becomes a clue, pulls in Officer Harishchandra (Ali Reza), and launches a full-blown police investigation.
Across six episodes of this sci-fi web series, Nayanam leans into moral tension as much as mystery. Is Nayan a hero, a villain, or something disturbingly in between? The show plays with that grey zone while slowly building the murder case. If you enjoy slow-burn thrillers that ask uncomfortable questions about privacy, surveillance and how far “curiosity” can go, this is your primary pick for the week.
2. Dominic And The Ladies’ Purse: Mammootty In A Mystery-Comedy Mood
On the Malayalam side, the big news this week is the long-awaited OTT arrival of Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon in his Malayalam debut and headlined by Mammootty.
Mammootty plays Dominic, a broke ex-cop who now runs a small detective agency in this mystery movie. He takes up what looks like a simple case: track down the owner of a lost ladies’ purse in exchange for waived rent. But once he starts digging into the purse’s contents, Dominic stumbles into something far darker – a missing woman, cold trails, and secrets stretching from Kerala to Tamil Nadu’s underbelly.
Tonally, Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse hits that sweet spot between mystery and humour. You get clues, suspects, red herrings, and clean turns, plus fun chase work as Dominic and his aide argue, joke, improvise, and stumble into trouble. Pick it for twists without sad weight. Start here if you want to explore Malayalam films and build a new watch list for this month.
3. Kona: Kannada Horror-Comedy For A Fun Friday Night
If your Friday night needs laughs and jump scares in equal measure, Kona fits. This Kannada film by Hari Krishna S stars Komal Kumar, Tanisha Kuppanda, Raghu Ramankoppa, and Namratha Gowda, and blends horror, comedy, and thriller into a package.
Running about 1 hour 51 minutes, Kona is the kind of film where spooky situations spiral into absurdity. The horror isn’t pitch-black or deeply disturbing; instead, it leans into the fun of being spooked – exaggerated reactions, unexpected reveals, and situations where the characters are as startled by their own decisions as they are by any ghostly presence.
4. Godday Godday Cha 2: Punjabi Comedy-Drama With Heart
On the Punjabi front, Godday Godday Cha 2 arrives on ZEE5 this week after a well-received theatrical run. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and written by Jagdeep Sidhu, the film reunites Ammy Virk and Tania along with Jassi Gill and Jasmin Bajwa in a colourful, high-energy story set in a lively Punjabi village.
Women in the village decide they will stop watching while men handle every wedding custom. They grab the baraat, rewrite old rules, and send the men into a spin. From there, a loud tug-of-war breaks out between tradition and change. Men reach for their past roles, and women plant their feet and hold new power. The heart points to equality, partnership, and respect for all.
If your “what to watch” mood this week is: big ensemble, catchy music, clean comedy and family emotions that land without melodrama, Godday Godday Cha 2 is your safest bet. It’s the kind of Punjabi film you can watch with parents, cousins, or friends from the neighbourhood, and everyone will find a moment to connect with.
5. Heartiley Battery: When Love Crashes Into A Home-Made Science Experiment
Heartiley Battery is that offbeat Tamil romance you put on thinking “I’ll just sample one episode” and suddenly it’s past midnight. The story follows Sofia (Padine Kumar), a brilliant but emotionally guarded scientist who has grown up watching relationships fall apart, so she decides love should be measured, not guessed.
She builds a “love meter” to quantify feelings and avoid heartbreak, and for a while it looks like pure logic has won — until Sid (Guru Lakshman), a free-spirited comic writer, walks in and calls the whole idea absurd. From there, the romance series turns into a funny, very modern tug-of-war between science and emotion, as Sofia’s invention starts wrecking (and sometimes saving) real relationships, including her own.
With just six episodes and a clean blend of romance, comedy and sci-fi, it’s an easy binge if you want something fresh, youthful and a little bit nerdy.
6. Chota Small Shark: Non-Dialogue Fun For The Youngest Viewers
Every good weekly watchlist needs something for the smallest members of the house. Chota Small Shark joins the kids shelf as a wordless TV show, and that helps toddlers and preschoolers follow no matter the home language.
Artists cut all dialogue. They drive the tale with pictures, movement, character reactions, music, and sound effects that pop.
That means kids can simply watch, react and giggle without needing explanations every few seconds. It’s a great “background but still engaging” pick for afternoons, or a pre-dinner wind-down when you don’t want loud, over-stimulating content blasting through the speakers.
If you’re building a safe queue for kids for the holidays, this sits neatly next to the rest of the kids TV shows catalogue – especially for parents who prefer gentle, visually clear shows over fast-cut chaos.
7. Super Fairy Tales: English-Language Magic For Kids
Balancing Chota Small Shark’s non-dialogue format, Super Fairy Tales drops in as an English-language kids show designed for slightly older children who enjoy stories, words and “once upon a time” vibes.
The name itself hints at a fable. The animation series walks through magic places, simple morals, and people who take short quests before they reach soft, feel-good endings. Make it bedtime: one episode, one complete story, lights off, friends.
If you’re raising kids who love to mix animation, stories and English listening practice in one go, this slot is worth bookmarking. And because it sits within the larger kids universe on the platform, it’s easy to pair with animated kids movies or longer specials over the weekend.
What To Watch On ZEE5 This Week: Final Picks Before You Hit Play
So, where should you actually start? If you want edge-of-seat tension and a fresh idea, Nayanam is the natural first pick. For a star-led, comfortably paced watch, Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse gives you Mammootty in detective mode with plenty of humour layered over the mystery. Kona is your horror-comedy snack, and Godday Godday Cha 2 is the big-hearted Punjabi entertainer that keeps the mood light but meaningful.
Round that off with Chota Small Shark and Super Fairy Tales for the kids, and your “What To Watch On ZEE5 This Week” list is more or less locked. All that’s left is to grab something to munch on, pick a starting title, and let the autoplay handle the rest.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
