Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar

Streaming platform for movies and sports

About Disney+ Hotstar

Simplify's Rating
Why Disney+ Hotstar is rated
B+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Entertainment

Gaming

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$217.5M

Headquarters

Mumbai, India

Founded

2015

Overview

Disney+ Hotstar is a streaming platform that offers a wide variety of content, including TV shows, movies, and live sports events, primarily in India. The platform features over 100,000 hours of content in 17 different languages, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Users can access premium content through a subscription model, while some content is available for free with advertisements. Disney+ Hotstar stands out from its competitors by focusing on local language programming and extensive sports coverage, appealing to a broad audience. The company's goal is to provide accessible entertainment options for all, leveraging the growing digital landscape in India and beyond.

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for regional content boosts subscriber growth in India.
  • Exclusive sports streaming rights drive significant subscriber growth.
  • Named 'Best OTT Platform of the Year', enhancing brand prestige.

What critics are saying

  • JioCinema's aggressive pricing may attract price-sensitive customers.
  • Rising popularity of Korean dramas could divert viewers to competitors.
  • Competitive marketing strategies from rivals may challenge market position.

What makes Disney+ Hotstar unique

  • Offers content in 17 languages, catering to diverse linguistic groups.
  • Exclusive rights to major global sporting events drive sports enthusiast engagement.
  • Vast library with over 100,000 hours of drama and movie content.

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Funding

Total Funding

$217.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

The glory. Almost too much responsibility.

No dress code. Unlimited leave. A fun-life balance.

A ticket on our rocket ship to the moon.

Company News

Cinema Express
May 20th, 2024
Disney+ Hotstar announces release date for Uppu Puli Kaaram

We had earlier reported that Disney+ Hotstar has announced a web series titled Uppu Puli Kaaram.

India TV
May 17th, 2024
Pankaj Tripathi to return as Madhav Misha in Criminal Justice season 4 | WATCH

Disney Plus Hotstar on Friday finally announced the much-awaited fourth chapter of the crime drama series Criminal Justice, starring Pankaj Tripathi in the lead role.

Bizz Buzz
May 8th, 2024
Disney+ Hotstar launches Baahubali: Crown of Blood animated series

Disney+ Hotstar has unveiled the world of their upcoming animated series - Baahubali: Crown of Blood at AMB Cinemas, Hyderabad with the team of Baahubali: Crown of Blood.

Informal Newz
Apr 25th, 2024
New ad-free Plan: JioCinema announces new ad-free premium plan at Rs 29 per month, check other plan details

Reliance Industries' video streaming platform JioCinema has launched new subscription plans to take on domestic rivals Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video in the Indian OTT market.

GQ India
Apr 19th, 2024
New OTT releases to watch this weekend (19th April to 21st April): 21 new movies and shows on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema and more

Korean drama fanatics are in for a treat this weekend as Disney+ Hotstar has rolled out an exciting series titled Chief Detective 1958.

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