Voot was an Indian
over-the-top media service (OTT) owned by
Viacom18. First launched in March 2016, it offered content from Viacom18's local brands, as well as original series. It initially launched as an advertising-supported service, before introducing a subscription tier in 2020 under the Voot Select banner.
History
Launched in March 2016, Voot initially operated as an advertising-supported service.[1]
In February 2020, Voot introduced a paid subscription service known as Voot Select, offering exclusive original series, and early access to selected programmes before their television premiere.[2]
The two services initially co-existed, but Voot began to wind down and migrate its content to JioCinema in August 2023, beginning with sports rights such as the
2022 FIFA World Cup, and upcoming rights to the
Indian Premier League.[6] New series of Voot originals began premiering on JioCinema in June 2023.[7][8]
In August 2023, Voot was shut down in favour of
JioCinema.
Programming
Voot had content from
Colors TV,
MTV,
Nickelodeon, and other Viacom18-owned television channels. It also hosted
Bollywood films for streaming.[9] It had produced several 'Voot Originals' shows for streaming as well. In the children's segment, it worked on shows in Malayalam.[10]
Voot was an Indian
over-the-top media service (OTT) owned by
Viacom18. First launched in March 2016, it offered content from Viacom18's local brands, as well as original series. It initially launched as an advertising-supported service, before introducing a subscription tier in 2020 under the Voot Select banner.
History
Launched in March 2016, Voot initially operated as an advertising-supported service.[1]
In February 2020, Voot introduced a paid subscription service known as Voot Select, offering exclusive original series, and early access to selected programmes before their television premiere.[2]
The two services initially co-existed, but Voot began to wind down and migrate its content to JioCinema in August 2023, beginning with sports rights such as the
2022 FIFA World Cup, and upcoming rights to the
Indian Premier League.[6] New series of Voot originals began premiering on JioCinema in June 2023.[7][8]
In August 2023, Voot was shut down in favour of
JioCinema.
Programming
Voot had content from
Colors TV,
MTV,
Nickelodeon, and other Viacom18-owned television channels. It also hosted
Bollywood films for streaming.[9] It had produced several 'Voot Originals' shows for streaming as well. In the children's segment, it worked on shows in Malayalam.[10]