2022 has been a great year for entertainment on OTT platforms. The platforms have given us wonderful original movies and shows to keep us entertained for the year. Here is a list of the top streaming platforms in India and their performance in 2022.
5. SonyLIV:
With original shows like ‘Faadu‘, ‘The Rocket Boys’, ‘Undekhi S2’ or ‘Gullak S3’, SonyLIV has done a pretty good job this year. SonyLIV has stood out in terms of content and unique stories from the very beginning and it has produced shows like ‘Scam: 1992‘. Cricket is the second most popular thing in India after cinema and streaming of the cricket matches has helped to increase the popularity of SonyLIV for Indian audiences. Exclusive international distribution of shows like ‘The Pale Horse’ and ‘Ordeal By Innocence’ was quite helpful too. The OTT giant has a great following because of its collection of Malayalam original films. ‘Eesho’, ‘Appan’, ‘Salute’’ ‘Bhoothakalam’ are some of the Malayalam movies that were released directly on SonyLIV and were loved by the audiences.
Subscription Plans:
LIV Premium (12 Months) – Rs. 999
LIV Premium (6 Months) – Rs. 699
LIV Premium (1 Month) – Rs. 299
Mobile Only (12 Months) – Rs. 599
4. Netflix:
With great dark comedies like ‘Darlings‘ and ‘Monica, O My Darling’ to the aesthetic ‘Qala’, a treat to the eyes and the ears, 2022 has been a great year for Netflix original movies. Netflix India has released some of the most popular web series of 2022 as well. ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein‘ and all the seasons of the true crime documentary ‘Indian Predator’ gained popularity among audiences. It has been a great year for lovers of the crime genre. Apart from Indian Predator, there was the global sensation ‘Dahmer: A Monster Story’ which got quite a large following in India as well. ‘1899’ from the makers of ‘Dark’ was one of the most anticipated web series of this year and it gained popularity in India too. The international content library of Netflix is tremendously huge and it has some of the greatest movies and shows. Sequels to famous shows like ‘She’, ‘Delhi Crime’, ‘Mismatched’, and ‘Jamtara’ played a huge role in boosting the viewer base of Netflix.
Subscription Plans:
Mobile Plan (1 Month) – Rs. 149
Basic Plan (1 Month) – Rs. 199
Standard Plan (1 Month) – Rs. 499
Premium Plan ( 1 Month) – Rs. 649
3. Zee5:
Web series like ‘Mukhbir’, ‘Rangbaaz’, ‘Saas Bahu Achar Pvt Ltd’, and TVF’s ‘Pitchers’ sequel have helped in boosting the viewer base of Zee5. Original movies like Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘India Lockdown’ and Pratik Gandhi’s ‘Atithi Bhooto Bhava’ have got appreciation from audiences. Other Zee5 original films include ‘Tadka’, ‘Blurr’, ‘Kinnerasani’, ‘36 Farmhouse’ and many more. Streaming of licensed films like the blockbuster ‘RRR’ was a plus point for Zee5. Though the international content library of the platform is not that big, but it streamed movies like ‘Uncharted’ and ‘Morbius’. ‘Vikrant Rona’ and ‘Khuda Hafiz Chapter 2’ were popular films on the platform this year.
Subscription Plans:
Mobile Plan (12 Months) – Rs. 499
Premium FHD ( 12 Months) – Rs. 699
Premium 4k (12 Months) – Rs. 1499
2.Amazon Prime Video:
Amazon original shows like ‘Guilty Minds’, ‘Crash Course’ were quite popular in 2022. ‘Hush Hush’ starred some of the biggest female actresses in a 7 episode drama. There was the sequel to Abhishek Bachchan’s ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’ and it was one of the most anticipated web series of 2022.
Films like ‘Gehaiyaan’ caught into controversies but gathered huge views as well. Original films from Prime Video India like ‘Mahaan’, ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’, ‘Ammu’, ‘Jalsa’ helped the platform get views. Prime Video original ‘Suzhal: The Vortex’ is one of the most loved shows in India of 2022. International shows like ‘Peacemaker’, ‘The Peripheral’ were popular in India. The web adaptation of the Lord Of The Rings, ‘The Rings Of Power’ is a highly hyped show and it is one of the most successful web series globally and in India too.
Subscription Plans:
Amazon Prime Monthly Plan – Rs. 149
Amazon Prime Quarterly Plan – Rs. 459
Amazon Prime Yearly Plan – Rs. 1499
Amazon Prime Mobile Yearly Plan – Rs.599
1.Disney+Hotstar:
Disney+Hotstar is undoubtedly the top OTT platform in India in 2022. It has risen to great heights with its quality content and enviable range of original movies and shows. Films like ‘Govinda Naam Mera’, ‘Good Luck Jerry’ were quite popular and Kartik Aryan’s ‘Freddy’ won the hearts of fans.
Thrillers like ‘Jhansi’ and ‘Human’, psychological dramas like ‘Masoom’, ‘Rudra’ were quite popular in 2022. Other web series like ‘Shoorveer’, ‘Ghar Waapsi’, ‘Dahan’ and ‘Criminal Justice’ made a name among audiences too. Hulu and HBO series stream on Disney+Hotstar in India and it is of great benefit for the platform. Shows like ‘The Bear’, ‘House Of The Dragon’ and ‘The White Lotus’ make subscribers extend their plans further. Marvel movies and shows have a huge fan following in India and they are streamed on Disney+Hotstar only. It gives a massive benefit to the platform, the Marvel shows ‘Moon Knight’, ‘Ms. Marvel’, ‘Werewolf By Night’ apart from MCU web series are immensely popular in India.
Subscription Plans:
Super (12 Months) – Rs. 899
Premium (1 Month) – Rs. 299
Premium (12 Months) – Rs. 1499
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