JioHotstar has announced a major update to its subscription model, introducing monthly plans across all tiers—Mobile, Super and Premium—giving viewers greater flexibility in how they access their favourite entertainment. The new plans will come into effect for new subscribers from January 28, 2026, with prices starting at Rs. 79 per month.
The move reflects a clear shift in viewer behaviour, particularly the rapid rise in Connected TV and large-screen consumption over the past year. Alongside monthly options, JioHotstar will continue to offer quarterly and annual plans, allowing users to choose a subscription format that best suits their viewing habits—whether mobile-first or family-oriented living-room viewing.
Under the revised structure, Hollywood content will be included within the Super and Premium tiers, while Mobile-tier subscribers can access Hollywood titles through a flexible add-on. This allows users to customise their entertainment experience without being forced into higher-priced plans. Importantly, existing subscribers will see no change in pricing or benefits, provided their auto-renewals remain active.
JioHotstar’s new pricing strategy comes at a landmark moment for the platform. The service has crossed 1 billion downloads on Google Play and now reaches over 450 million monthly active users across every pin code in India. With a library exceeding 300,000 hours of content across languages and genres, the platform continues to scale both reach and relevance.
Commenting on the update, Sushant Sreeram, Head – SVOD Business & Chief Marketing Officer, JioStar, said the refreshed plans are designed to match how audiences want to watch today. He emphasised that the goal is to offer greater choice and accessibility while continuing long-term investments in premium storytelling, live sports, and a high-quality streaming experience at scale.
In under a year since launch, JioHotstar has built a robust entertainment ecosystem spanning blockbuster films, flagship originals, live sports, reality shows, kids and family content, anime, cultural live events, and a vast international catalogue. With its latest pricing refresh, the platform aims to deepen connected-TV adoption while remaining inclusive for mobile users across India
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