Hotstar launches Premium service at Rs. 199 to offer US TV shows and movies unspoiled

Star India's content streaming has launched its premium monthly service priced at Rs. 199 per month, which offers exclusive selection of US TV shows and movies including Game of Thrones 'unspoiled'. The service lets you watch the latest TV shows within minutes of their U.S broadcast. You get a free 30-day trial once you sign up for the service.

You'll need to sign up with a credit card to register themselves for the service. However, as per FAQs on Hotstar, debit card payment will also be enabled in future.

For the contents, Hotstar has teamed up with HBO to brings it popular TV shows including Banshee, True Detective, Silicon Valley, Game of Thrones, Modern Family, The Newsroom, Ballers and more, which are not available on Netflix. Note that Hotstar is offering the US TV shows on its service uncensored, at least for now. You'll also be able to access popular English movies on the Hotstar Premium service including Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Descendants, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Kingsman: The Secret Service and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.

Overall, there are a total of 36 shows listed in its premium TV show catalogue, while the movie catalogue lists 70 Hollywood movies, the latest are from 2015. The premium service is now available on Hotstar app for Android and iOS devices, and on the desktop through web browser. Hotstar will also soon bundle the premium service with live streaming of sports and shows from its network.