JioHotstar continues to expand its entertainment library with a fresh mix of reality shows, web series, and movies between December 15 and December 20
Explore Jio Hotstar With New Shows and Movies This Week (December 15–20)
Whether you're looking for enjoyable, laughable recipes, hard hitting crime drama, or feeling emotionally connected to what happens on screen, this is the week for you to find something for every taste! Take a complete tour of everything new and exciting that's now available on your streaming service!
Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment (New Episodes – Reality Show)
Genre:Comedy | Reality | Cooking
Release Window: Ongoing during Dec 15–20
Laughter Chefs offers a unique form of food programming that focuses on humor rather than technique. The Laughter Chefs format combines two forms of entertainment (cooking and comedy) by having a cast of famous entertainers as contestants. Unlike typical cooking shows, where skill is the most important factor in winning or losing, Laughter Chefs encourages contestants to use their sense of humour in order to stay alive in the kitchen!
The most unique aspect of Laughter Chefs is how chaotic the energy is. The show provides an abundance of burnt food, silly fights among contestants, and laugh-out-loud quotes. The comedic style of the hosting and judging team contributes to making it feel more like a comedy show than a cooking competition. If you are looking for a light, easy-to-watch, and family-friendly show with little to no complex storylines, Laughter Chefs will meet your needs!
Why it works:
- Relatable humor
- Celebrity chemistry
- Easy, feel-good viewing after a long day
Mrs. Deshpande (New Web Series – Crime Thriller)
Genre:Crime | Psychological Thriller
Release Date:December 19
Mrs. Deshpande – Characters & Their Roles
Mrs. Deshpande
is the main character of this series. A woman who is both mysterious and has an unknown past, she is known as highly intelligent with that disturbing type of mind. Her character helps make viewers reflect on what is considered to be "right", what is considered to be "wrong", and whether she is truly a criminal, a victim or both.
Senior Investigating Officer
is a police officer who has extensive investigative experience. He is currently investigating/re-opening a case regarding new crimes associated with Mrs. Deshpande. He believes the only way to end the murders connected to Mrs. Deshpande is to understand her psychological makeup.
Young Crime Branch Officer
is a police officer with high aspirations and an emotional component to his personality. This officer believes that Mrs. Deshpande deserves to be punished. However, his disagreements with the senior officers create a tense atmosphere surrounding the investigation.
Public Prosecutor
represents the legal profession and is working to use evidence and Mrs. Deshpande's prior confessions to close the investigation of the case. This character is also heavily involved in both the courtroom and interrogation scenes.
Psychologist / Criminal Profiler
is involved in assisting with an investigation of Mrs. Deshpande’s mental state. The psychologist assists in explaining the crime patterns and explains how Mrs. Deshpande's traumatic past aided in developing her personality.
Copycat Killer
is an unidentified individual who copies the methods which Mrs. Deshpande used to kill her victims. This character creates a sense of urgency amongst police and their need to re-establish contact with Mrs. Deshpande in the hopes of finding out who this serial murderer is.
Mrs. Deshpande’s Family Member (Husband / Son)
Represents the emotional side of the story. Shows how her crimes affected her family life and how society’s judgment destroyed personal relationships.
Journalist / Media Figure
Acts as the public voice, sensationalizing the case. Highlights how media trials influence investigations and public opinion.
Why it stands out:
- Strong female-centric narrative
- Psychological depth over cheap thrills
- Dark, realistic tone
Pharma (New Series – Medical & Corporate Drama)
- Genre:Medical Drama | Social Thriller
- Release Date:December 19
- Streaming: JioHotstar from 19 December 2025
Main Cast & Roles
Nivin Pauly-K P Vinod Head Protagonist
An aspiring and passionate medical representative in the pharmaceutical field; his actions and decisions along the way as he climbs up the career ladder unveil many unethical practices in drug development causing a moral struggle to choose between career success or ethical accountability to patients.
c Senior Corporate Regulator/Industry Influencer/Mentor/Adversary to Vinod
Rajit Kapur, an experienced actor returning to the Malayalam Film Industry after making a name for himself in Bollywood has landed a major supporting role in this film. He isn't yet publicly identified and plays an influential role in the drug industry regulatory process, which creates significant obstacles to Vinod's ambition to be a part of the drug industry and adhere to ethical standards of practice.
Corporate / Medical Support Role - Narain
Narain is one of the colleagues or competitors related to the pharmaceutical community. His position adds complexity to an industry and indicates what kind of pressure exists internally within the industry.
Key Supporting Character - Shruti Ramachandran
Shruti Ramachandran is a key supporting character who may connect with Vinod's journey either personally or professionally, thus influencing Vinod's choice.
Supporting Character – Veena Nandakumar
Veena Nandakumar adds depth either emotionally to the plotline or by connecting patients, families, or pharmaceutical manufacture that expands on the storyline.
Named Supporting Character – Aalekh Kapoor
Aalekh Kapoor is the named supporting character and possibly acts as either ethical/regulatory voice to Vinod or as a peer.
Sandhya Manoj — Judge
Portrays a judge, indicating that the series includes legal repercussions and corporate accountability moments.
Why you should watch:
- Relevant social theme
- Intense character development
- Thought-provoking storytelling
Nadu Center (New Episodes – Sports Drama)
Genre:Sports | Emotional Drama
Release Date:December 18
Nadu Center – Characters & Roles
(Coming‑of‑age Sports Drama on JioHotstar)
Pradeep Kadhirchelvan "PK", (SK Surya)
- 17 years old, national level basketball player. Expelled from elite school due to 'misconduct'.
- Transferred to a school that was known for having 'no discipline' and 'violent' students[35]. He was tasked with turning a group of unruly students into a basketball team. He did so by turning his punishment into an opportunity to develop leadership skills and develop as a leader himself. This leads him on a path of self-discovery and ultimately redeems himself from his previous 'misconduct'.
Surya (Vijay Sethupathi)
- Plays one of the members of the basketball team; part of the new team that PK forms.
- Dealing with his own issues (substance abuse, struggling to adjust to PK's leadership) and how he fits in with the new school environment. He provides emotional support and also demonstrates how vulnerable teenagers can be and how peer dynamics can affect them.
Sarah Black
- Another student in the basketball squad — likely a key teammate or friend who supports PK on and off the court.
- Represents students who grow emotionally through teamwork and school challenges.
Terence Patrick Evers
- He was one of the young recruits
- He is able to provide the team with youthful energy and conflict through his athletic skills
Mukesh MK, Dominic Donald, Yashwanth, Sahana Sundar, and Arti Ashwin
- This crew of supportive cast members bring a wide range of individual characteristics — from unruly to not being given credit for their abilities, and therefore bringing a variety of different characterizations to the show. Additionally, the individual stories and growth of these characters will help to tell the coming-of-age story within the series.
What makes it engaging:
- Emotional realism
- Strong regional storytelling
- Focus on human struggle, not just sports
Other Jio Hotstar Content Gaining Attention This Week
JioHotstar's Classic & Family Favorites area contains material suitable for family viewing. All ages are heartwarming, safe and fun materials suitable for family viewing when watched together. The Classic & Family Favorites type of material does not incorporate heavy drama or excessive violence as part of its appeal; these materials mainly contain uplifting, enjoyable, vibrant themes, true to the human experience, along with nostalgia and sentimentality. Therefore they become the 'go-to' types of programming for relaxed, enjoyable, enjoyable, lower-stress viewing.
Animated & Family‑Friendly Content on Hotstar
The JioHotstar category is created by previous highly popular animated films that families continue to stream, give a solid foundation for all future animated releases within that window of 15-20 December 2025, although specifics of currently available films through 15-20 December 2025 have not been confirmed yet.
The Bad Guys 2 (a family animated comedy/adventure)
- Is a 2nd installment of the original 2017 film about the adventures of a gang of criminals turned good. The sequel has something for kids and adults, with bright animation, high-energy sequences, comedic moments and some of the funniest characters from either film in the series or other films.
- The Bad Guys 2 is another excellent choice for families throughout mid-December 2025. Themes of teamwork, redemption, and self-discovery are combined with fun visuals to create an excellent film for the family.
The Great Shamsuddin Family (Family Drama/Comedy)
- The Great Shamsuddin Family is a family-centric theatre production that takes the audience through the humorous and chaotic journey of a modern-day family's life; from their daily struggles and triumphs to developing strong relationships with one another; through laughter, love and perseverance! In addition to being happy, many family-oriented productions say something enlightening about what it means to be part of a large extended family!
Why Families Are Drawn to These
- Themes of no violence and lightheartedness allow for co-viewing between children and senior citizens without any concern for inappropriate content due to age.
- Humor and emotions can be related; often the stories tell about the same types of family dynamics, misunderstandings that occur between family members, c., thus allowing all to relate to and feel comforted by the stories and emotionally engaged with them.
- These classics are re-watchable over the course of time rather than requiring the viewer's full attention, like many intense thriller movies.
During this particular week, even though there have been more serious dramatic releases like Mrs. Deshpande, the classic and family favorites provide a counter-balance of laughter and happiness while watching the heavier shows.
International Series (Context & Trend)
Although this week's schedule doesn't include specific new international imports for Hotstar, companies such as JioHotstar have become an essential hub for worldwide entertainment, including everything from fantasy and adventure programming from Hollywood to drama from other territories throughout the world, helping to expand the range of choices available to viewers and introducing the world of storytelling to families across India.
Jio Hotstar Final Takeaway
From December 15-20, JioHotstar has a great balance of humorous reality televisions shows, heavy crime action dramas, social issue dramas and touching sports movies. Whether you would prefer to watch wholesome entertainment, such as "Laughter Chefs," or something more intense like "Mrs. Deshpande" or "Pharma," you will not be lacking for quality entertainment this week.
