Disney+ Hotstar is a video streaming app that offers live sports, TV shows, and movies. It has content from India and around the world, including Star India TV shows, major sporting events, and exclusive Hotstar Specials. The app also provides access to content from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel studios for users in India, which are dubbed in Indian languages. Here's a breakdown of what the app offers:
- Free Content: Thousands of hours of Indian movies, Star TV shows, and previews/highlights of cricket and other sports.
- Subscription Content: Disney+ shows and movies dubbed in regional languages, unrestricted access to live sports, the latest Star TV serials before they premiere on TV, Bollywood and Hollywood movies, American TV shows, and an exclusive library of Hotstar Specials.
Content Categories
- Sports: Live sports including Premier League, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Pro Kabaddi League.
- Disney+: Superhero movies and shows (e.g., Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers), and Disney+ originals (e.g., Ahsoka, The Mandalorian).
- Movies: A variety of free movies and Hollywood, Bollywood, and regional movies. Examples include:
- TV Shows: Hindi, English, and regional shows. Examples include:
- Hotstar Specials: Exclusive shows produced by Hotstar, such as Bad Cop, Lootere, and Koffee With Karan.
App Functionality
- Users can sign in with Google and manage their library, devices, payments, subscriptions, Play activity, offers, Play Pass, personalization, and settings.
- The app includes ads.
User Feedback
- Some users have complained about the volume of ads, which can be very loud.
- Some users have reported issues with the watchlist and the "continue watching" feature.
- Some users report that the app has become more focused on monetization, with an increase in ads and charges for downloads and previously free episodes.
- Some users have found the large number of ads to be frustrating.
Additional Information
- The app is developed by STAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.
- The app’s support email is hello@hotstar.com.
- The app’s privacy policy can be found at https://www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/in and terms of use at https://www.hotstar.com/tnc/in.
- The company's address is Star House, Urmi Estate, 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013.
