3. ● An over-the-top (OTT) media service is a media service offered directly
to viewers via the Internet. OTT bypasses cable, broadcast, and satellite
television platforms; the types of companies that traditionally act as
controllers or distributors of such content. It has also been used to
describe no-carrier cellphones, with which all communications are
charged as data,avoiding monopolistic competition, or apps for phones
that transmit data in this manner, including both those that replace other
call methods and those that update software.
4. Rise Of OTT Platform
● The lockdown induced by COVID-19 saw the consumption of online content
increase manifolds. Before that, OTTs in India had a niche market. As the cinema
halls were shut, several users switched to OTT platforms for entertainment.
● Even producers found it feasible to release their films via streaming services to
cut down on losses. ‘OTT release’ became quite normal for films last year.
● However, with the things getting back to normal and the cinema halls now allowed
to operate with 100 percent capacity, the OTT release may come down a little this
year. While this shouldn’t affect the business of OTT platforms much, it’ll definitely
take some audience away who loves to watch movies on the big screen in cinema
halls.
5. Best OTT television platforms/ apps in India
● OTT television services in India are one too many, and if you’re
not familiar with them, it can be a hassle choosing the best one
for you.
● For TV shows, movies, and sports, you have Sony Liv and Disney+
Hotstar, while Amazon Prime Video and Netflix home to some of
the best original shows and movies.
● Voot, MX Player, Zee5, and other OTT platforms in India
offers great regional content.
6. ● Disney+ Hotstar is arguably
the most popular OTT
platform in India. The
streaming service, now
owned by Walt Disney, has a
vast catalogue of content
that is divided across
movies, TV shows, web
series, sports, kids content,
and news.
Disney
plus
hotsar
plan
Number
of
screeni
ng
Price
Mobile One Rs. 499
Super Two Rs. 899
Premium Four Rs. 1899
1. Disney+ hotstar
7. 2. Netflix
Netflix
plans
Numbe
r of
screeni
ng
Price
Mobile One Rs. 149
Basic One Rs. 199
Standard Two Rs. 499
Premium Four Rs. 649
● Netflix needs no introduction. The
American over-the-top content
platform has delivered tons of
exceptional and highly-streamed
original shows and movies, such
as Sacred Games, The Queen’s
Gambit, Stranger Things, and so
on. There are a variety of Netflix
subscription plans, namely Mobile,
Basic, Standard, and Premium.
8. 3. Amazon
Prime Video
Amazon
Prime
Video
Plans
Duration Price
Monthly 1 month Rs. 179
Quarterly 3 months Rs. 459
Yearly 12 months Rs. 1499
● The subscription to Amazon Prime Video is free with
the e-commerce platform’s Prime membership, which
also includes free Amazon Prime Music subscription
alongside unlimited free and quick delivery, exclusive
deals and discounts, and access to e-books.
● The OTT platform Prime Videos is known in India
for its original web series such as Mirzapur, The
Family Man, Tandav, Paatal Lok, and One-Mic
Stand, among others.
● It’s also home to some critically-acclaimed
international TV shows and movies, regional
content, Bollywood, kids content, and iconic
TV shows.
9. 4. ZEE 5
ZEE 5
Subscript
ion plan
ZeEE5
premium
plan
ZEE5
premium
plan
Plan
validity
Rs. 399/ 3
months
Rs. 599/
per month
Features 2800+
Blockbuster
Movies,
150+ Web
Series, TV
shows,
ad-free,
Access to
ZEE5 and
AltBalaji’c
content, 3
screen
2800+
Blockbuster
Movies, 150+
Web Series,
TV shows,
ad-free,
Access to
ZEE5 and
AltBalaji’c
content, 3
screens
● Zee5 is another popular OTT platform in India. It’s
a home-grown video streaming service, owned by
Essel Group, that offers a mix of originals, shows,
music, and movies in 12 languages and has a
bespoke catalogue of premium content for
audiences across India.
● Zee5 also leverages its partnership with ALTBalaji
whose originals, shows, and movies are available for
free to ZEE5 subscribers. The streaming service
subscription plans in India start at Rs 399
10. ● Revenue in the OTT Video segment is projected to reach US$2.53bn in 2022.
● The largest segment is Video Streaming (SVoD) with a market volume of
US$1.07bn in 2022.
● In global comparison, most revenue will be generated in the United States
(US$119,100.00m in 2022).