The past year has forced many industries and businesses into rethinking their models or closing the curtains on their legacy. While it’s been tough for businesses to adjust smoothly to the new normal, an often overlooked segment of the entertainment industry has finally gotten the long due sunshine-The streaming industry.
While the pandemic has been a testing time for each individual, it has also spared the one resource every being complains of lacking-Time. With offices, schools, and every possible public place under lockdown, the human race has had to come to terms with doing nothing involuntarily for a very long time. Also, the massive subscriber additions on various streaming platforms have made it evident that self-reflection and solitude didn’t really top the list of the to-do lockdown things for the viewers. They have found streaming giants leaving no stone unturned in attracting them with subscription discounts and access to vast IP of traditional production houses all cataloged in one place to their rejoicing.
So here is a quick list of Top 5 must-have streaming subscriptions for Indians:
1. Netflix
Netflix was the first entrant into the Indian streaming industry, and, to date, it rules the roost with its vast library of original and acquired content. It has one of the highest subscribers among the competing platforms, and with the availability of cheaper internet, it can only look to grow further in India. The only drawback is its high subscription fee vis a vis its competitors.
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For details, you can visit- https://www.netflix.com/in/
2. Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video was among the very first competitor to Netflix in India. Backed by its parent brand Amazon, it has spent heavily on original content with bug investments in upcoming fantasy series like Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, etc. The fact that it comes bundled with other Prime services makes it a must-have for benefits in addition to video streaming.
For details, you can visit- https://www.primevideo.com/
3. Hotstar
Hotstar is India’s answer to the streaming big wigs of the West. It is backed by Disney and is the number 1 platform in terms of streaming of sports events. Also, it has exclusive agreements with HBO to stream its original shows in India, making it easier for Indian audiences to watch these shows soon after their release. Some of the notable shows on this platform are Mare of Easttown and His Dark Materials.
For details, you can visit- https://www.hotstar.com/in.
4. Sony Liv
Backed by Sony Pictures Network, Sony Liv has experienced overnight success with its runaway hit show-Scam 1992. Subscriptions are not too expensive, and the content is experimental as well as engaging. The platform can take on the bigger streaming players if it continues to make edgy, off-the-seat shows with original content.
For details, you can visit- https://www.sonyliv.com/.
5. Voot
Voot is among the less talked about platforms that have immense potential to lead the Indian Streaming Industry. The platform came into the limelight with its first hit show-Asur, a show about Mythological fiction, which hasn’t been frequently experimented with within India. Another hit show-Illegal has made this platform the one to watch out for. With a nominal subscription fee, this platform could see huge subscriber growth in the coming time.
For details, you can visit- https://www.voot.com/
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