India's JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion
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β’Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:14:07 +0000
π° What Happened
JioHotstar is expanding into the Middle East and North Africa through a deal with Starzplay. The Indian streaming platform has more than 500 million monthly users.
Under the deal, JioHotstar gets its own section inside Starzplay's app and website for Indian films, shows, and originals. New JioHotstar originals will launch in the region at the same time as in India.
π The Backstory
JioHotstar is backed by the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries. It recently launched in the UK, Canada, and Singapore. This MENA push is part of Reliance's plan to build JioHotstar into a global service.
The Middle East has one of the world's largest South Asian communities, giving the platform a big potential audience.
π― Why It Matters
It gives Indian families living abroad easier access to home entertainment. It also adds more choices for streaming fans.
JioHotstar is expanding into the Middle East and North Africa through a deal with Starzplay. The Indian streaming platform has more than 500 million monthly users.
Under the deal, JioHotstar gets its own section inside Starzplay's app and website for Indian films, shows, and originals. New JioHotstar originals will launch in the region at the same time as in India.
JioHotstar is backed by the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries. It recently launched in the UK, Canada, and Singapore. This MENA push is part of Reliance's plan to build JioHotstar into a global service.
The Middle East has one of the world's largest South Asian communities, giving the platform a big potential audience.
It gives Indian families living abroad easier access to home entertainment. It also adds more choices for streaming fans.