Service overview
Hotstar is one of India’s leading streaming platforms, offering live broadcasts alongside an extensive on-demand library. Since launching in early 2015, it has grown rapidly — exceeding 350 million users — thanks to robust streaming technology and broad device compatibility.
Library highlights
- A film collection with over 2,000 titles spanning nine different languages.
- Live coverage of major sports tournaments, including international cricket and other global events.
- A catalogue exceeding 60,000 hours of television content across genres and regional programming.
Live streaming performance and notable milestones
Hotstar earned international attention when it recorded a peak simultaneous viewership during the Vivo IPL, demonstrating the service’s capacity to support very large live audiences without compromising stream stability.
Plans, trials and account controls
Hotstar provides monthly and annual subscription options, and some plans include a complimentary trial period. If you continue after the trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew according to the billing cycle you selected. To stop future renewals, disable auto-renewal via your iTunes/App Store account settings.
Regional delivery and privacy
The service determines your country using your IP address to tailor available content and services. For details on data handling and service terms, see Hotstar’s privacy policy and terms of use on their official website.
Note on related apps
There are other apps that promote free movies and live cricket streams (for example, apps titled along the lines of “Movies & Live Cricket Free”); availability and legality vary, so verify sources and permissions before using them.
Technical
- Android
- iPhone
- Web App
- Free