Hotstar is popular, with 2.2 million installs. Users are divided: 3.8 stars from 7,832 ratings.
Hotstar is made and published by
JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.
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About Hotstar
“Watch the latest Hotstar Specials, Movies and TV Shows across 9 languages”
Pros & Cons
Extensive 9-language library appeals to a wide Indian and global audience
Exclusive Hotstar Specials plus on-demand Star India channel content
Diverse catalog of movies, TV shows, and documentaries across languages
Free-to-use model supports broad accessibility and rapid user adoption
Less emphasis on live TV and HD streaming in feature highlights compared to competitors
Core feature set focuses on on-demand content rather than explicit offline viewing options, as not highlighted in the data
Hotstar was an entertainment app developed by JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. It was removed from Google Play Sep 7, 2026.
Install Statistics
Hotstar had been installed 2.2 million times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Hotstar was rated 3.82 out of 5 stars, based on 7.8 thousand ratings.
App Information
Hotstar was free. The app size was 40.44 MB. The last available version was 26.08.03.2. The last update was on August 6, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Hotstar required Android 4.1+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app had been available on Google Play since June 2020.
Description by JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED(from Google Play)
Hotstar is your go-to video streaming app for the latest of Indian entertainment, TV shows and movies. Enjoy unlimited access to your favorite Star India TV shows, exclusive Hotstar Specials from India’s best filmmakers and storytellers and blockbuster movies in 9 Indian languages.
What you’ll love on Hotstar:
Best of Indian Entertainment: Can’t get enough of your daily dose of Indian entertainment? We’ve got you covered! Watch your favorite serials and shows including Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Anupama, Teri Meri Doriyaann, Baakiyalakshmi, Brahmamudi, and more even before India watches them. Shows are available on-demand from these Star India channels:
• Star Plus • Star Bharat • Star Maa • Star Vijay • Star Jalsha • Star Pravah • Star Suvarna • Asianet
Blockbuster Movies: Our curated movie library includes the latest hits, evergreen favorites, documentaries and critically-acclaimed films across languages.
• Dhurandhar: The Revenge • Prathichaya • Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros • 12th Fail • Salaar • Kerala Crime Files • Brahmastra
Hotstar Specials: Our EXCLUSIVE slate of BIG, bold and authentic stories from India’s most acclaimed storytellers. Our current titles include:
• Chiraiya • Batchmates • Kaattaan • Lootere • The Night Manager • Perilloor Premier League • Vadhuvu • Aarya
Privacy policy: https://www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/ca Terms of use: https://www.hotstar.com/terms-of-use/ca
Privacy policy: https://www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/gb Terms of use: https://www.hotstar.com/terms-of-use/gb
Privacy policy: https://www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/sg Terms of use: https:https://www.hotstar.com/terms-of-use/sg
Recent changes: Introducing profiles and UX updates
• Stream on multiple platforms - web, mobile, TV (on supported platforms) • Upto 7 profiles • Download to your device for offline viewing (subject to device limits)
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This is a good app for entertainment, and I use jiohotstar, and I'm an undercover agent, so I have a super VPN. And I am finding about hot star or jiohotstar is better, in my opinion jio one is better except ads
★★★★★haryani hassan· Dec 10, 2025
All is good but I don't get it why there is no english subtitle for some of the dramas from vijay tv, must report then the subtitles will be out.
★★★★★BOVAS M BIJO· Sep 3, 2026
Super app but because i am in uk I can't watch big boss agnipariksha Malayalam because I haven't subscribed and i don't have money
★☆☆☆☆Akshita Narad· Jul 10, 2026
There is a reason 1st hot star became bankrupt n then got bought by jio n Disney together. They are werid policies, I purchased hot star in Canada annual subscription. Currently, I am traveling to India it should keep working like other streaming sites do. They ask me purchase membership for India, so I asked pause my membership for Canada at least because it won't be used I am not there. They can't even do that. Such poor service. Content changes as country changes the subscription doesn't stop.
★★☆☆☆Vinoo Roy Dsouza· Aug 10, 2025
Never updated with new movies or series's. There is so much deference between jio hot star in india and in the UK. india jio hot star with a better selection of movies and series but uk subscribers paying higher prices with limited updates. I don't think I will be renewing my subscription.
★☆☆☆☆juliet kabwe· Mar 19, 2026
App not working well, complicated my life for the few minutes I subscribed, now I have no access to my paid for subscription. Contacted them now waiting to see if they respond. But honestly not worth it. Also, some episodes have no English subtitles and then episodes start from newest to oldest now you have to scroll from episode 1000 to episode 1.
Technologies used by Hotstar
31 permissions·53 libraries
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Frequently asked questions about Hotstar
Is Hotstar free?
Yes. Hotstar is free on Google Play.
Is Hotstar still available?
No. Hotstar was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Sep 7, 2026.
Does Hotstar contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Hotstar as containing ads.
What Android version does Hotstar require?
Hotstar runs on Android 4.1 and higher.
How large is Hotstar?
Hotstar is 40.44 MB.
Is Hotstar suitable for children?
Google Play gives Hotstar a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.
How many times has Hotstar been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for Hotstar.
How do people rate Hotstar?
Hotstar scores 3.82 out of 5 stars, from 7,832 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Hotstar?
Hotstar was developed by JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. It is listed in the entertainment category on Google Play.
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