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| Platform | New Indian Content Focus | Key Features | Offline Download | 4K HDR | Pricing (INR) | |----------|------------------------|--------------|------------------|--------|----------------| | | Pan-Indian originals (e.g., Rana Naidu , Chopsticks , Jamtara ) | Multi-language UI, profiles, smart downloads | Yes | Yes | ₹149–₹649/mo | | Amazon Prime Video | Bollywood & regional (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam) | X-Ray, watch parties, mobile-only plan | Yes | Yes | ₹299–₹1,499/yr or ₹149/mo | | Disney+ Hotstar | Hindi & dubbed blockbusters + HBO/Showtime | Live sports (IPL, cricket), Hotstar Specials | Yes | Limited | ₹499–₹1,499/yr | | ZEE5 | Original web series + ZEE TV backlog | 12+ languages, live TV channels | Yes | No | ₹499–₹999/yr | | Sony LIV | Sony originals + reality shows | Live sports, ad-supported free tier | Yes | No | ₹499–₹999/yr | | JioCinema (new premium) | Old Voot content + HBO (now free) | Free for Jio users, no subscription needed | Limited | No | Free (ad-supported) | Banflix's early success was not without controversy, however