Disney+ Hotstar Revamp Packages
With the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription, users can enjoy content like The Lion King, Frozen II, Aladdin and Toy Story 4 along with films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe like The Avengers, Iron Man and Thor. It has to be noted that the VIP subscription lets users to enjoy movies only in either of the three Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Star India noted that the subscribers of the Disney+ Hotstar Premium would receive all the content of the VIP subscription along with the addition of English language content and 29 Disney+ originals. The Mandalorian and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series are some of the Disney+ originals that are included with the premium subscription. The existing content under the premium brand which includes American shows from HBO and Fox would also be available under the Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription. The new subscription rates of Disney+ Hotstar VIP package begins at Rs 399 for a year while the Disney+ Hotstar Premium is priced at Rs 1,499 per year. The company said that the existing subscribers will be upgraded to the new packages while they would be charged new rates at the time of renewal. “We hope the power of Disney’s storytelling, delivered through Hotstar’s technology, will help our viewers find moments of comfort, happiness and inspiration during these difficult times,” Shankar said.
Access to Free Content Would Continue
Star India noted that users can continue to watch free content including catch-up TV shows in eight Indian languages, movies and on-demand news for free. Additionally, users can also access sports clips from various sporting events including the Indian Premier League, the BCCI cricket series and the Premier League. The company said that it will host a virtual red carpet event on April 2 with the premiere of The Lion King in multiple languages including English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. While The Lion King will premiere at 6 pm, it is said to be followed by The Mandalorian at 8 pm.
