The latest merger in the streaming platform that has completely taken the sector by a storm is between Disney+ and Hotstar. Hotstar is an Indian streaming service by Star India. This acquisition made Star India which is actually the owner of Hotstar, a part of the Walt Disney group. As Star India group is now a part of the Walt Disney group, their recent collaboration with Hotstar gave Disney an existing platform in India to promote their vast content.So, if you’re planning to buy a subscription to this platform, consider browsing through our guide to understand what you can stream and what each plan costs.

What is Disney+ Hotstar?

Disney plus Hotstar streaming service was launched in 2019 in America and then continued to expand across the globe. It has now established itself in many countries, including India, although here it has collaborated with Star India and not as a standalone app.

Its latest launch in India as Disney+ Hotstar in 2020 saw new changes in terms of the plan and prices, content on the platform, etc. Disney+ Hotstar’s content is available in 7 Indian regional languages like Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi. It now competes with two other extremely popular services in India, which are Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Disney Plus Hotstar Prices and Plans

Disney Plus Hotstar offers three types of plans. We’ve provided a comprehensive description for each plan which will help you get a better idea of which plan you should subscribe to.

Disney+ Hotstar Mobile

Customers may now sign up for a new Mobile-Only package from the company. The package is called the Disney+ Mobile plan, and it costs Rs 499 for a year. This mobile-only plan allows users to view any content, including Disney+ Premium, on a single mobile device at a time. Users may also view material in HD resolution with this package.

Disney+ Hotstar Super

The Disney+ Super subscription plan, which costs Rs 899 per year, has also been announced by the company. This package includes access to all Disney+ Hotstar original series, Disney+ Premium programmes, movies, and other material. Unlike the Mobile plan, though, you may view it on other devices such as your TV. The plan supports high-definition streaming and may be utilised on two screens at once.

Disney+ Hotstar Premium

The Disney+ Hotstar Premium membership package is the most costly of the bunch, which costs INR 1,499 for a year. If you choose to subscribe to this plan, you’ll get unlimited access to premium content like live sports and exclusive Hotstar specials, sometimes even before they air on television. The Premium membership also includes access to all Disney+ material, including all original programmes and films, as well as American TV shows, Hollywood films, and more with 4K resolution.

Companies like Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone are giving a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar with a few of their Broadband service and recharge plans.

Disney Plus Hotstar Subscription With Network Providers

As part of an added benefit, multiple network providers offer free subscriptions to Disney+ Hotstar with some of their plans. We’ve listed the plans from different providers you should choose if you want a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar.

Reliance Jio

The subscription plans for Jio recharge have a validity of 1 year. The plans are as follows:

The Premium Disney+ Hotstar subscription plans for Jio Postpaid Plans are as follows:

Airtel

Disney+ Hotstar subscription plans for Airtel are:

Vodafone Idea

Disney+ Hotstar Subscription Plans for Vodafone Idea (Vi) are as follows:

Devices To Stream Disney plus Hotstar Online

Disney+ Hotstar is available for streaming on various devices such as:

• Desktop (Laptops and Personal Computers)
• Apple TV
• Apple Devices like iphones, iPads, MacBooks, iMac etc
• Android Devices like all android Tv’s and phones, tablets, TV boxes.
• Amazon Fire TV Stick
• Web OS on LG TVs
• Chromecast

The standard resolution for streaming is set at 1080p, and it drops to 720p occasionally if the network isn’t strong. Suppose you compare the resolution to other streaming services like Netflix and Apple TV, then the experience on Disney plus Hotstar is not that great.

4k content on Disney+ Hotstar is limited as the service hasn’t upgraded some of its content to 4k in India, unlike other countries.

Disney+ Hotstar : Popular Shows & Series

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most sought out events in every Indian household each year. Disney+ Hotstar has the right to showcase all IPL matches.

Furthermore, cricket fans can now watch the ICC T20 World Cup live online by downloading the Disney+ Hotstar app. You will, however, need to buy a subscription plan.

Disney+ Hotstar is exclusively streaming Marvel and Star Wars movies in India. It also includes Hotstar’s own library of specials and live-action titles from Disney like WandaVision. Disney+Hotstar is now streaming all of its famous Disney Movies and Channel shows for its Premium subscribers.

In addition to this, we’ve listed some of the most popular Disney+ Hotstar series in English and Hindi below.

Popular English Shows

Among all-time favourite shows like Game of Thrones, Modern Family etc.; there are a bunch of shows that are binge-worthy. Here’s a list of shows which definitely shouldn’t be missed.

The Best Hindi Shows

Disney+ Hotstar has some amazing original Hindi content on the platform that will keep you glued to your screen. Some of the shows that shouldn’t be skipped are:

Disney+ Hotstar App : Download and language

Get Your Disney+ Hotstar App Now!

Now that you know all about Disney+ Hotstar, it’s time to get a premium subscription or enjoy the multiple free movies and series on this streaming platform. Download the Disney+ Hotstar App from Google Play Store today! For more information on other OTT platforms, keep reading Selectra.

Change Language In Disney Plus Hotstar App

The language on Disney+ Hotstar can be changed by the user. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for switching the app’s language.

Step 1: Start by opening the Disney+ Hotstar app on your mobile device for the first time.

Step 2: Search for the video that you want to watch and once you find it, click on play.

Step 3: Click on ‘Settings’ located at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 4: Select ‘Audio,’ wherein all the language options will be displayed.

Step 5: Select your preferred language.

That’s all there is to it. There will be a change in the video’s original language. This is a common option for sporting events, allowing viewers to select their preferred commentary language from a list of available options.

Disney Plus Hotstar Customer Care

If you’re facing any challenges with your subscription or want to connect with Hotstar’s customer care to leave feedback on their application or content, you can use the information given below:

• To give your feedback: [email protected]
• To fill in their contact form: https://help.hotstar.com/in/en/support/home
• To contact their helpdesk: https://help.hotstar.com/in/en/support/tickets/new