New Delhi, February 14 – In a major move within India's digital entertainment sector, JioStar, the newly merged entity of Viacom18 and Star India, has announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together the streaming platforms JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar under a single banner.
According to the company’s statement, JioHotstar will offer over three lakh hours of entertainment, including live sports, blockbuster movies, and popular shows, catering to more than 500 million users across the country. Subscription plans start at ₹149.
Existing JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will be able to seamlessly transition their current memberships to JioHotstar without any disruption.
Kiran Mani, CEO (Digital) of JioStar, stated, “JioHotstar is built on the vision of making premium entertainment accessible to all Indians. Our promise of limitless possibilities ensures that entertainment is no longer a privilege but a shared experience for everyone.”
The platform will aggregate top-tier Hollywood content from Disney, NBC Universal’s Peacock, Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO, and Paramount, making them available on a single digital destination.
Additionally, JioHotstar will broadcast major sporting events, including the ICC tournaments, Indian Premier League (IPL), Women's Premier League (WPL), Indian Street Premier League, and other BCCI, ICC, and domestic cricket tournaments. International sporting spectacles such as Premier League, Wimbledon, Pro Kabaddi, and Indian Super League (ISL) will also be featured on the platform.
Sanjog Gupta, CEO (Sports) of JioStar, emphasized the impact of the merger on sports streaming, stating, “In India, sports is not just a game; it is passion, pride, and a shared experience that unites millions. JioHotstar is revolutionizing live sports broadcasting with cutting-edge technology, greater accessibility, and innovative features.”
With this strategic unification, JioStar aims to reshape the digital entertainment landscape in India, offering viewers an unparalleled mix of movies, series, and live sports under one umbrella.
