JioHotstar has rolled out a major update to its subscription model, introducing monthly plans across all tiers—Mobile, Super and Premium—giving users more flexibility in how they stream content. The new pricing structure will apply to new subscribers starting January 28, 2026, with entry-level plans beginning at Rs. 79 per month.
The move signals a clear response to changing viewing habits in India, especially the sharp rise in connected TV and large-screen consumption over the past year. While monthly plans are now available, the platform will continue offering quarterly and annual options, allowing users to choose what fits their lifestyle—whether quick mobile viewing or family binge-watching on the big screen.
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What changes with the new plans
Under the revised structure, Hollywood content will now be bundled into the Super and Premium tiers. Mobile-tier subscribers, meanwhile, can unlock Hollywood titles through an optional add-on, offering more control without forcing an upgrade to higher-priced plans. Existing subscribers will not see any changes to their pricing or benefits as long as auto-renewal remains active.
Why the timing matters
The pricing refresh comes at a milestone moment for JioHotstar. The platform has crossed one billion downloads on Google Play and now reaches over 450 million monthly active users across every pin code in India. Its content library spans more than 300,000 hours across languages and genres, covering films, originals, live sports, reality shows, kids programming, anime, cultural live events and international titles.
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Company view
Commenting on the update, Sushant Sreeram, Head – SVOD Business & Chief Marketing Officer at JioStar, said the refreshed plans are aligned with how audiences prefer to watch content today. He added that the focus is on offering greater choice and accessibility, while continuing long-term investments in premium storytelling, live sports and a high-quality streaming experience at scale.
Bigger push for connected TVs
In under a year since launch, JioHotstar has built a broad entertainment ecosystem aimed at both mobile-first users and living-room viewers. With the introduction of monthly plans, the platform is betting on deeper connected-TV adoption, while keeping entry prices low enough to remain accessible for millions of mobile users across the country.
