Video Streaming • JioStar (Reliance-Disney JV)
by JioStar (Reliance-Disney JV)
Made in IndiaFreemiumJioHotstar is India's largest OTT platform, born from the Feb 2025 JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merger under JioStar (Reliance-Disney JV). 1B+ Google Play downloads with 500M+ monthly active users. Streams 300,000+ hours of Bollywood, Star Plus serials, Disney, Marvel, HBO, Nat Geo, and regional content in 19 Indian languages — plus exclusive live IPL and ICC cricket. Plans from Rs 79/month or Rs 499/year. Best for sports + entertainment in one sub.
by MX Media (Amazon MX Player)
Made in IndiaFreemiumMX Player is India's most-downloaded video player and OTT platform, launched 2011 and acquired by Amazon in 2024 (now Amazon MX Player, confirmed by its Play Store publisher "Amazon Mobile LLC"). 1B+ Google Play downloads verified; Amazon itself has reported 1.4B+ total downloads and ~250M MAU. Streams free movies, web series, K-dramas, Turkish dramas, and regional originals. MX Gold premium at Rs 499/year removes most ads. Best for budget viewers and Android users.
by Culver Max Entertainment
Made in IndiaFreemiumSonyLIV is India's first OTT streaming platform, launched January 2013 by Mumbai-based Culver Max Entertainment. 310M+ Google Play downloads. Hosts critically acclaimed originals like Scam 1992 (IMDb 9.3), Rocket Boys, Gullak, and Maharani, plus live UEFA Champions League, La Liga, WWE, UFC, and Sony TV shows (KBC, Indian Idol). Premium Annual at Rs 1,499/year (~Rs 125/month) — far cheaper than Netflix. Best for premium Indian originals and football fans.
by Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Made in IndiaFreemiumZEE5 is an Indian OTT platform launched February 2018 by Mumbai-based Zee Entertainment Enterprises (founded 1992). 100M+ MAU and 500M+ Google Play downloads, available in 190+ countries. 200,000+ hours of content across 12 Indian languages including the entire Zee TV network catalog plus 90+ live TV channels. Originals like Abhay, Rangbaaz, and Sunflower hit IMDb 7.7-9.6. Premium HD at Rs 999/year. Best for Bengali, Marathi, and regional Zee viewers.
Hotstar is a Made in India video streaming app that serves as a powerful Indian alternative to Amazon Prime Video. As a Swadeshi app, it supports India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative while delivering world-class features.
Your data stays within India
Indian timezone assistance
Optimized for Indian market
Amazon Prime Video is a widely-used video streaming platform globally. However, Indian businesses and individuals are increasingly choosing Made in India apps like Hotstar and MX Player as their preferred Indian alternative to Amazon Prime Video.
These Swadeshi apps are developed by Indian companies—JioStar (Reliance-Disney JV), MX Media (Amazon MX Player)—offering competitive features while ensuring your data sovereignty, local customer support, and contributing to India's digital economy.
Discover 235+ Made in India software alternatives and support the Swadeshi movement.