NEW DELHI: JioStar has officially launched JioHotstar, a new streaming platform integrating its two existing services, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
With a combined user base exceeding 50 crore and a content library of over three lakh hours, JioHotstar is set to become Indiaโs largest streaming service.
The platform will provide an extensive collection of international content, including offerings from Disney, NBCUniversalโs Peacock, Warner Bros., Discovery, HBO, and Paramount.
Sports streaming will be a key feature, with JioHotstar holding rights to major ICC events, the Indian Premier League (IPL), Womenโs Premier League (WPL), and domestic cricket tournaments. Additionally, viewers can watch the English Premier League, Wimbledon, Pro Kabaddi League, and Indian Super League (ISL) on the platform.
JioHotstar introduces advanced features such as Ultra HD 4K streaming, multi-angle viewing, AI-powered insights, and real-time statistics overlays, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Subscription Plans and Pricing
JioHotstar offers both free and paid subscription options. The ad-supported free tier is available to all users, while the paid plans include:
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Mobile Plan: โน149 for three months or โน499 for a year. Designed for single-device users, it supports mobile-only streaming at 720p resolution with stereo sound.
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Super Plan: โน299 for three months or โน899 for a year. This plan supports up to two devices, including TVs, laptops, and mobiles, with Full HD (1080p) streaming and Dolby Atmos sound.
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Premium Plan (Ad-Free): โน499 for three months or โน1,499 for a year. It allows streaming on four devices, featuring 4K (2160p) resolution, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos sound. The plan is completely ad-free, except for live sports and events.
Existing subscribers of both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar will seamlessly be migrated to JioHotstar.
Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will retain their current plans at the same rates for three months, while JioCinema Premium users will be upgraded to JioHotstar Premium for the remainder of their subscription period.
The launch of JioHotstar follows the approval of the merger between Disney and Reliance Industries by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in August last year. A joint venture was established in November, with Reliance holding a 60% stake in the merged entityโ16% directly and 47% through its Viacom18 Media business. Disney retains a 37% stake in the entity.
Kevin Vaz, CEO of JioStar Entertainment, assured users that the transition to JioHotstar will be smooth, with no disruption to their existing services during the initial phase.
With its expansive content library and robust sports streaming capabilities, JioHotstar positions itself as a strong competitor to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
