While the video streaming facility Netflix made a huge splash abroad,
its time in India has made less of an impact than expected. It isn’t
that the service is not popular, however the lack of local content means
that many users have turned to Indian alternatives. Here are some
streaming sites that have been rivaling Netflix.
BIGFlix
Launched by Reliance when Netflix first entered the Indian market,
BIGFlix offers a range of Indian origin content from a variety of
languages. Users of the app can watch clips to earn BIGFlix coins, which
can be used to then watch movies of your choice. However the movie will
only be available for 24 hours after you pay for it. Thus creating a
bit of a BIGFix!
Spuul
Another such server, Spuul also offers content that is produced in
India. Users can choose from not only Bollywood content but also
regional language movies that are generally less than 60MB. Using PayPal
or online credit and debit cards, you can use Spuul to watch a movie as
it downloads in the background.
Hotstar
Created by Star TV, Hotstar currently offers only content that
belongs to Star. With a wide selection of old and new movies, TV shows
and even sports events, this service is a strong rival to Netflix. Those
who subscribe to the premium version can even watch the latest of
popular American shows and movies.
BoxTV
The BoxTV app is another source for users to download TV shows and
movies from a variety of regional languages and English too. This
service is accessible through email and must be linked to your Facebook
account.
Wynk Movies
Wynk is a service that links a range of channels to stream from,
including Sony LIV, Dailymotion, Eros Now, YouTube and HOOQ. You can now
pick and choose your favourite movies from different sites and create
your own playlist.
YuppTV
YuppTV is simply put, a way to access content from television
channels in real time. Accessible from your smartphone, you can also
choose to binge watch any TV shows that you may have missed in the last
week. While it is not a great option for watching movies, TV soap
addicts will love this app.
MyPlex
This is another way to watch live TV, however MyPlex also offers
users the option of streaming local and international movies and other
videos online. Users can create a schedule of their favourite show
timings using this app.
Eros Now
Similar to Hotstar, Eros Now allows users to download and stream
music videos and movies produced by Eros Now. You can choose from
Bollywood and a wide variety of other regional content while using this
service.
