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JioHotstar nears Netflix with 300 mn subscribers after IPL 2025 surge

Driven by massive IPL viewership and CTV penetration, JioHotstar has crossed 300 million subscribers, nearly matching Netflix's global numbers, says JioStar

Jiohotstar closes in on Netflix, overall subscriber base touches 300 mn

Jiohotstar's overall subscriber base has touched 300 million, just shy of the global OTT giant Netflix's last reported number of 301.63 million, the domestic streaming platform said on Wednesday. Recently concluded edition of the Tata IPL seemed to be aiding in the subscriber addition, which had stood at just 50 million in February as per a media report. The BCCI-promoted cricket league had many firsts in 2025, including digital viewership at 652 million crossing the 537 million on television, as per a report published by its parent Jiostar, which came into being in February this year with the merger of Reliance-led Jiocinema and Disney+Hotstar. Sanjog Gupta, the chief executive for sports and live experiences for Jiostar, suggested that the high viewership also translated into revenues. "We have managed to make this IPL the most monetised edition of the event and also the most monetised sporting event ever in India across advertising and subscription revenue," he said. It can be

In plain language: Few small players shaping streaming biz beyond Hindi

The hope is to expand it to 18 languages or dialects, including Maithili, Bundeli, Awadhi and Marathi, over the next five years

Netflix, Balaji Telefilms announce long-term creative partnership

Streaming giant Netflix and Ekta Kapoor's production banner Balaji Telefilms Ltd on Saturday announced a long-term creative collaboration to develop a wide array of projects across various storytelling formats. As part of the partnership, Netflix and Balaji will "deliver fresh and culturally resonant content" tailored for streaming audiences. It will span across Balaji Telefilms Ltd's various divisions, including Balaji Motion Pictures and Balaji Telefilms Digital, a press release said. The first offering from the collaboration is an untitled series currently in advanced stages of development, with more projects expected to follow soon. "At Balaji Telefilms, storytelling has always been at the heart of everything we do whether through cinema, television, or digital platforms. Partnering with Netflix, the world's leading storytelling platform known for its premium content and constant innovation, is a big moment for us," Kapoor said. "It allows us to bring powerful, culturally roo

Tech Wrap May 26: iQOO Neo 10, Gemini Live on iPhone, Netflix on Fire TV

iQOO Neo 10 launched. Google expands Gemini Live, screen sharing feature. Netflix to stop support from early Amazon Fire TV devices. Meta is testing Quest headset features. YouTube's three-strike rule

Soon, Netflix will no longer be available on select Amazon Fire TV devices

Netflix is reportedly set to withdraw support for select Amazon Fire TV devices from June 3. You may follow the steps outlined below to check whether your device will be affected

Sirens series: Real-life mansion behind Netflix's new psychological drama

Netflix's 'Sirens' had its OTT premiere on May 22. With a cast of Meghann Fahy, Julianne Moore and Milly Alcock, the series is based on Molly's 2011 play Elemeno Pea with the mysterious mansion

Netflix mobile app gets Instagram Reels-like feed, AI search: What's new

Netflix is also redesigning its TV app with new user interface (UI) elements like suggestion banners, new access rows, real-time recommendations, and more

Netflix's India investment created $2 bn in economic impact from 2021-24

Last year, about 3 billion hours of Indian content was available on the platform for the global audience, says Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive officer, Netflix

Netflix reports record profit, unaffected by economic uncertainty, tariffs

First-quarter earnings rose 25 per cent to $6.61 a share, the company said, easily beating analysts' estimates. Sales grew to $10.5 billion, in line with projections

Netflix test AI search powered by OpenAI for natural language-based queries

Currently, the feature is available only on iOS devices in select regions, but there is a possibility of a wider rollout if it turns out to be a success

Jaat OTT release date out: Here's when & where to watch Sunny Deol's movie

Sunny Deol's Jaat is garnering positive response on its opening day and fans are excited to watch the action drama movie on OTT. Here's where and where you can watch

Samsung enables HDR10+ viewing of Netflix content on its TVs: Check details

Netflix recently enabled HDR10+ streaming for all Premium subscribers whose devices support the format

Our content library is much bigger than that of Netflix: JioStar's Mani

JioHotstar was born on February 14 this year. We have averaged over 300 million active users and are sitting at well over 100 million plus subscribers: Kiran Mani, CEO, JioStar

Karnataka's SBI bank robbed in 'Money Heist' style, police recovers gold

On October 28, 2024, after a long weekend, when bank officials walked into the branch, they found the strongroom locker broken: the burglars had used a gas cutter to slice their way into the vault

Connected TV drives streaming growth thanks to IPL's huge numbers

Password sharing for Netflix is still active for premium subscriptions with multiple devices

Stranger Things Season 5: When and where to watch the final season?

The Stranger Things Season 5 wait is going to end soon as the upcoming series is all set to release in 2025. The season 5 is expected to be an exciting ride

Nadaaniyan to Rekhachithram; top 5 OTT series, movies to watch this weekend

OTT releases this week: Get ready for a weekend of non-stop entertainment as several highly anticipated movies and series hit multiple streaming platforms

Delhi court seeks response from Police over 'obscene' content on Netflix, X

The plea, filed by former Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar through Advocate Vineet Jindal, alleges that X and Netflix are distributing pornographic material without restrictions

YouTube evaluates Netflix-like UI on TV with option for in-app purchases

Reportedly, YouTube is working on a major overhaul for its smart TV app, aiming to integrate third-party content akin to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video