National: JioStar, the newly established joint venture from the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, has unveiled JioHotstar, which combines JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – two of India’s premier platforms for top-tier sports, entertainment, and much more. This collaboration of brands, extensive content offerings, state-of-the-art features, and a vast audience and subscriber base represents a groundbreaking milestone in the streaming sector. With nearly 300,000 hours of entertainment, unmatched live sports coverage, and over 500 million users, JioHotstar is poised to transform the entertainment landscape and unlock Infinite Possibilities for viewers.
Announcing the launch of JioHotstar, Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar stated, “At the heart of JioHotstar lies a strong vision—to make premium entertainment genuinely accessible to every Indian. Our commitment to Infinite Possibilities means entertainment is no longer just a privilege, but a collective experience for everyone. With the incorporation of AI-driven recommendations and streaming available in more than 19 languages__, we are personalizing content in unprecedented ways.”
In keeping with its commitment to making high-quality entertainment available to everyone, JioHotstar encourages all to enjoy their favorite shows, movies, and live sports without any subscription fee. For those seeking a smoother and upgraded experience, JioHotstar offers attractive subscription plans designed to cater to various audience preferences, beginning at just Rs. 149 per quarter. Current JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar subscribers can easily transition and establish their JioHotstar subscriptions.
An Unparalleled Content Universe
JioHotstar is poised to transform the entertainment landscape with a vast and varied content lineup designed for 1.4 billion Indians across ten languages. Offering the broadest array of TV programming available worldwide, alongside groundbreaking originals, popular reality shows, and blockbuster films, anime, and international premieres, JioHotstar guarantees that there’s something for every viewer. The platform will showcase the finest of Hollywood, featuring offerings from Disney, NBCUniversal Peacock, Warner Bros. Discovery HBO, and Paramount – all in one place; a rarity among streaming services globally.
JioHotstar brings you the most extensive collection of Hollywood entertainment, a diverse array of Indian shows and films from every region, and an unparalleled sports offering. No matter what you’re in the mood to watch, you can be sure you’ll find it here.
Furthermore, the platform unveils ‘Sparks’, a flagship initiative that highlights India’s most prominent digital creators using innovative and captivating formats.
“JioHotstar is establishing a new standard for digital-first entertainment. The platform is engaging, inclusive, and focused on its audience. While we provide a wealth of entertainment options, we are dedicated to continually innovating and enhancing storytelling, ensuring that every Indian, regardless of language, finds content they enjoy,” stated Kevin Vaz, CEO – Entertainment, JioStar, as he discussed the entertainment offerings.
The Ultimate Sports and Live Events Destination
JioHotstar is transforming how audiences engage with sports with immersive, interactive experiences for every fan, from passionate connoisseurs to big-event viewers.
JioHotstar is the home of premier tournaments like ICC events, IPL, and WPL, while also spotlighting grassroots cricket with the Indian Street Premier League and pathway events from BCCI, ICC, and state associations. Beyond cricket, it brings global sporting excellence with the Premier League and Wimbledon while powering domestic leagues like Pro Kabaddi and ISL.
What sets JioHotstar apart is its elevated streaming experience — featuring ultra-HD 4K streaming, AI-powered insights, real-time stats overlays, multi-angle viewing and range of ‘culture’ and ‘special interest’ feeds — ensuring fans enjoy deeper, more immersive access to the sports they love.
Emphasizing the platform’s transformative role in sports, Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar, said, “Sports in India is more than just a game—it’s a shared experience that unites millions. JioHotstar is revolutionizing how fans experience live sports, combining the best of technology, access, storytelling, and innovation with the fan at the heart of everything. Whether it’s the pride in India Cricket, the electric atmospherics of Premier League, passion for India’s indigenous sports or exposure for grassroot-level competitions, we will deliver a range of experiences, catering to both ‘lean in’ and ‘lean back’ behaviours across a billion screens. We are now taking this philosophy beyond sports by bringing culture-defining live experiences to our audiences. The overwhelming response to Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres live-stream has set us off on this exciting new journey towards infinite possibilities.”
A Brand Built on Infinite Possibilities
JioHotstar’s new brand identity embodies its vision for boundless entertainment. The ‘Big Bang’ symbolizes the dawn of a new era, while the ‘Ripples’ radiate outward, representing energy, transformation, and innovation.
Beyond entertainment, JioHotstar presents unprecedented opportunities for brands and advertisers. With its vast audience reach, advanced ad formats, and data-driven personalization, the platform offers unique ways for businesses to engage meaningfully with consumers.
JioHotstar is not just shaping the future of entertainment—it is unlocking limitless possibilities for audiences, creators, and brands alike.
