The pandemic has sure increased the overall capacity and demand for OTT platforms, and nowadays, almost everyone has subscriptions to one or the other streaming platform. They are easy and convenient to access from the comfort of one’s own home, have the most recent movies being streamed, and are perfect for our home entertainment. India has been witnessing a rise in such platforms in recent years, and we have rounded up the best OTT platforms around us to date. If you are thinking of getting a subscription to such plans, look at the different possibilities available to help you make a better choice.

10 Best OTT Platforms in India 2023:

We have ample options when it comes to OTT platforms in India. So let us check the list of available Indian OTT streaming platforms and the best entertainment possibilities.

1. Netflix:

We all have heard about Netflix. The world’s most famous streaming platform, Netflix, is based in America and has unlimited watch content. It needs no introduction. While it has over 230.75 million subscribers across the globe, India alone contributes to over 5 million subscribers. The platform has fantastic movies and series to watch, ranging from kids to adults across the genre. The pricing for Netflix in India has also been recently slashed, and now you can’t get one just by paying INR 199 per month.

It streams the most hit recent series such as Squid Game, Money Heist, and Stranger Things, and also includes the most popular movies such as Extraction, Bird Box, Don’t look up, Adam’s Project and more!

2. Amazon Prime:

Amazon Prime, owned by Amazon Inc., also has its own streaming platform. It is equally popular globally because of the delivery-associated benefits it provides besides streaming activities. Amazon has nominal prices; their yearly package costs around INR 1500 only. They have over 5 million subscribers in India itself! They have both prime original movies and series, besides some world-famous movies.

The most famous recent series on Amazon prime are Modern Love, Marvellous Ms Maisel, Breathe, Made in Heaven, Mirzapur, and The Family Man. The movies include Dune, The Wall, Jai Bhim, Gehraiyaan and more!

3. Zee5:

Zee Network in India has its own OTT platform, named, Zee5. They have some amazing content in Hindi and have a loyal customer base for their movies and series. They have over 48.11 million subscribers in India and are perfect for several household regular watching purposes. Moreover, zee5 annually costs only about INR 1499 (4K), making it among the most affordable choice.

Some famous series available in Zee5 are Rangbaaz and Mithya, besides movies such as Silence, Rashmi Rocket and more.

4. Disney Hotstar:

The popular OTT platform owned by Disney has impressive content, especially the original Disney movies too. You also get the perks of having Live Sports and several Indian TV channels like Star network. There are different plans on Hotstar, such as Disney, Disney VIP Hotstar, and Disney Premium Hotstar subscriptions. Depending on the package, you have access to Hollywood/English movies or only regional languages. The prices range from INR 599 a year basic package to INR 999 for VIP and INR 1499 for the premium. They have over 57.5 million subscribers in India.

The popular movies include all Disney movies and other Bollywood series like Aarya, Special OPS and more. They have all the Star channels and Live Sports too.

5. Sony LIV:

Sony LIV is among other popular regional OTT platforms in India. It has become a huge hit ever since its inception and has shows and movies in over 7 languages. In addition, they have Live streaming, besides content from Sony Pictures, Reliance pictures and television. They have over 32.7 million subscribers right now in the country. Their one-year package costs around INR 999.

Some of the most popular content here is Scam 1992, Family Drama and Rocket Boys.

6. Shemaroo:

The OTT platform, Shemaroo, is among the best choice for several who love pure entertainment.t it has some original series and other programs such as live TV, education, movies and more. The content is available in Gujarathi, Marathi and Punjabi, too, besides the regular Hindi programs. Their annual plan comes from INR 749.

Popular series available on the platform are Rang Rangeela Gujju Bhai and Benaqaab.

7. Voot:

Voot is among the oldest and most popular OTT platforms in India too. It has always been among the leading platforms for having the most entertainment regional shows in India, from Bollywood to other languages. It also has news shows and music channels. Voot OTT also has a tie-up with colour television channels and MTV for uninterrupted watching. The subscription costs around INR 999 per year, and they have over one million subscribers.

Some famous choices in Voot to watch are The Gone Game, MTV Roadies, The Lost Symbol and more.

8. ALT Balaji:

Owned by Balaji Telefilms, ALT Balaji is among the also leading OTT apps in India. The content range in different languages like Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi and more and is based on entertainment only. They have over 35 million subscribers in India currently. Their platform costs around INR 300 per year and is budget-friendly too.

Some of the most famous movies available on this platform are Once Upon A Time in Mumbai, Shootout at Lokhanwala, etc.

9. Aha:

Aha is currently among the leading South Indian-based OTT streaming platforms, having content primarily in Telugu and Tamil languages. It is owned by Arha Media and Broadcasting Pvt Ltd and is launched very recently in 2020. Aha has a very affordable subscription plan, at about INR 399 per year.

It has incredible movies and series such as Hey Jude, Lakshya, Love Story and more. They have over 2.5 million subscribers currently.

10. Jio Cinema:

As the name suggests, Jio Cinema is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd. They have excellent local Indian content especially and are unlimited to watch to your heart’s content. Their yearly cost is about INR 1699 and is totally worth it given it has over 600 shows and over 10,000 movies.

Some of the most famous movies and series available in Jio Cinema are Love Aaj Kal, Roohi, Twisted, Rain and more.

So, if you are wondering to subscribe to OTT platforms, we hope you got an idea of the most popular choices in India and their content in brief. Let us So let your thoughts, what

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