Whether you are looking to watch sports, movies or TV shows, you can find what you are looking for at Hotstar. Hotstar is an over-the-top streaming service operated by Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution.
Movies
Founded in 2015 by Indian media conglomerate Star India, Hotstar is a video streaming service that offers movies in 17 languages. You can select the language you want and choose the movie you want to watch. Hotstar’s movies are mainly in Hindi and Tamil, the two most widely spoken languages in India.
The movie Badhaai Ho is a funny comedy that follows the life of 25-year-old Nakul, an office goer. It’s one of the new trends in Bollywood. The movie also features Neena Gupta, Ayushman Khurrana and Gajraj Rao.
Masaan is a drama film that features four people fighting against society and fate. The movie won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival. It also features Sanjay Mishra and Richa Chadda.
Another movie is Vikram Vedha, a crime drama film that revolves around a robbery. It features Vijay Sethupathi as the central character. It also explores the Indian folktale Baital Pachisi. It’s a story that explores good and evil and also shows the strength of human spirit.
TV shows
Whether it’s a TV show for kids, a quirky mini-series or an old classic, Hotstar has them all. It’s the one-stop destination for premium content. It has a tie-up with studios like Disney, HBO and Warner Bros. The company plans to offer content across languages and genres. The company will also feature movie premieres, award shows, short-form videos and content designed specifically for Hotstar.
One of the best TV shows on Hotstar is Succession. It features world-class production values and an impressive storyline. Its five-part mini-series takes viewers through the heartbreaking trauma of a family. Sadly, the story ends with a feature length finale, but the show’s other highlights include a good dose of humor and a heartfelt character study.
Another hot pick is the superhero centric series, WandaVision. This homage to classic sitcoms blends crime and comedy.
Live sports
Whether you are a diehard sports fan or a casual viewer, you can watch live sports on Hotstar. This app has a plethora of channels to choose from. You can watch sports events like cricket, football, and other events live.
This app is compatible with iOS, Android and Fire TV devices. It also has a library of shows and movies. Its a great source of free content.
There are more than 432 live channels to choose from on Hotstar. The app also has some premium features. For instance, you can enjoy live sports and free TV serials. The app is also compatible with Apple TV and Chromecast. You can also watch sports events in high definition.
The app also has a library of movies, TV shows and foreign content. It’s also worth noting that the app is a big name in the Indian media industry. It has over 100,000 hours of content.
Rebranding to Disney Plus Hotstar
Currently, Hotstar is the most popular online streaming service in India. It has more than 100 million active users a month. The service offers access to a wide range of movies and TV shows from various popular movie studios, including Marvel and Star Wars. The price of the service is very affordable. At the moment, the subscription costs Rs.999 a year.
Hotstar is owned by Disney. In addition to streaming movies, the service also provides live sports and TV shows from various American networks. It will also include Disney’s own catalogue of content. These include Disney The Lion Guard shorts and episodes, Disney Family Sundays: Season 2, Pixar in Real Life, and Disney’s “The Mandalorian”.
Disney+ will launch in India on March 29. It will be available on Android and iOS platforms. It will also be available in four languages, namely Hindi, English, Telugu, and Tamil.
Migrating content to ESPN+ and Hulu
Earlier this year, Hotstar joined forces with Disney, a major media conglomerate. The two companies announced a plan to migrate content from Hotstar to ESPN+ and Hulu.
Hotstar provides a wide selection of Bollywood films, sports events, and local TV shows to subscribers. Its content also includes subtitles. The company has a 29% market share of new downloads in India.
Conclusion
The company will still continue to offer its services in the United Kingdom and Singapore. However, it is expected that Hotstar will close down its services in the United States at the end of 2022. Disney plans to consolidate its four streaming services into a “Disney Bundle.”
This will include Hotstar, ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney’s own content library. It will also include access to more than 100K movies.