by Culver Max Entertainment
Sony LIV - Watch Indian TV Shows, Movies, Sports, Live Cricket Matches, Web Originals
SonyLIV is India's first OTT streaming platform, launched in January 2013 by Culver Max Entertainment (formerly Sony Pictures Networks India). Headquartered in Mumbai, it has over 310 million downloads on Google Play and is one of India's top 5 streaming services. The platform is part of the Sony Group's Indian operations. SonyLIV's biggest draw is its combination of premium originals and live sports. It hosts critically acclaimed originals like Scam 1992 (IMDb 9.3), Rocket Boys, Gullak, and Maharani — shows that consistently rank among India's best-rated web series. On the sports side, SonyLIV carries UEFA Champions League, La Liga, WWE, UFC, and international cricket (non-BCCI tournaments). The platform also streams Sony TV network shows (KBC, Indian Idol, CID) and has a growing library of Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu movies. SonyLIV offers three plans: Mobile Only at Rs 699/year (720p, limited ads), Premium 6-Month at Rs 399, and Premium Annual at Rs 1,499. Monthly access costs Rs 299. Premium includes multi-device streaming (TV, laptop, mobile) and ad-free viewing for most content (ads remain during live sports and reality shows). Compared to Netflix India (Rs 649/month), SonyLIV Premium at Rs 125/month is significantly cheaper while offering sports that Netflix lacks entirely. SonyLIV is ideal for fans of premium Indian originals and international sports (especially football and wrestling). The originals quality rivals Netflix India's best. However, the streaming infrastructure struggles during peak sports events — cricket matches see buffering complaints regularly. Users also report aggressive ads on paid plans and a frustrating cancellation process. The content library is smaller than JioHotstar and Netflix, so it works best as a secondary subscription.
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3.6/5 on Google Play Store, India locale (gl=IN): 3.56 from 1,982,692 ratings · Last verified 2026-09-01
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