Hotstar to upgrade to Disney+ Hotstar on April 3

Star India said on Tuesday that the upgrade of its over-the-top (OTT) platform from Hotstar to Disney+ Hotstar will be happening on April 3, 2020.

Three distinct offerings – Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Disney+ Hotstar Premium and an ad-supported basic tier – will be available from April 3.

As a prelude to the launch, Disney+ Hotstar will host a virtual red carpet event on April 2 with the premiere of The Lion King – in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu – at 6 PM, followed by the popular Disney+ original The Mandalorian at 8pm, the company said in a release.

With a fresh new look and enhanced user interface, Disney+ Hotstar brings together the magic of Disney’s storytelling and the scale and technological expertise of Hotstar, giving users an unparalleled video streaming experience, it said