The arrival of Amazon Prime as well as Prime Video in India has been anticipated for a very long time now. Leaks and rumours regarding the same date back to a few years ago, when Amazon introduced their Fire Tablets in India, which were pretty much useless without Prime support.
Amazon Prime
After years of limbo, Amazon finally launched Prime in India on the 26th of June this year at a staggeringly low Rs 499 per year. Prime currently offers free one-day and two-day delivery with no minimum order size, Prime-member only deals and early access to some deals on Amazon.
Prime Video: Game changer?
But now, according to a report by Mashable, Amazon is all set to launch Prime Video in India and it will be included in the Prime subscription charge. This means that for just Rs 499/year or Rs 42/month, Indian users will not only get access Prime Video and its immense catalog of movies and tv shows but also benefits like free one day delivery, no minimum order size and exclusive deals.
It must be noted that the current price of Rs 499/year for Amazon Prime is an introductory offer which will later be increased to Rs 999/year. But even at Rs 999/year (Or Rs 84/month), Prime Video will be insanely cheaper thanNetflix in India.
Way cheaper than Netflix and HotStar
Netflix’s Indian plans currently start at Rs 500/month and go all the way upto Rs 800. HotStar, Star Network's rival service is also more expensive at Rs 1200/ year. If this report turns out to be true, Amazon Video could be the game changer forvideo streaming in India. It could do for video streaming, what Jio has done for the telecom industry!
Increasing local content library
Amazon has been taking steps to bolster its local content library. Recently, it announced a long-term agreement with Dharma Productions that will make the catalogue of existing as well as upcoming Bollywood movies from the Karan Johar-led banner available on subscription-based streaming service Prime Video India.
Additionally, It has entered into a similar agreement with T series and has acquired the rights for spin offs of Bollywood Hits like Bahubhali, Chota Bheem and Super Bheem. It has already announced a new animated series centred around Bahubhali.
Amazon has also reportedly paid $10,000 to bid for the online rights of the Indian Premier League.
Top Gear is now The Grand Tour
After being fired from Top Gear earlier this year, Jeremy Clarkson along his two mates Richard Hammond and James May left BBC and crossed the ocean to join the folks over at Amazon Prime.
Their new motoring show, ‘The Grand Tour’ will launch on Amazon Prime on November 18 and as things seem to be unfolding, Indian viewers will be be able to watch the trio at a very reasonable price.
Amazon Prime: Still missing a few features
While Video is now coming, there are a few aspects of Amazon Prime in India that are still lacking as compared to its US counterpart. We still don't have access to Prime Music, their could storage service as well Kinde Owners Lending Library.
Amazon Prime
After years of limbo, Amazon finally launched Prime in India on the 26th of June this year at a staggeringly low Rs 499 per year. Prime currently offers free one-day and two-day delivery with no minimum order size, Prime-member only deals and early access to some deals on Amazon.
Prime Video: Game changer?
But now, according to a report by Mashable, Amazon is all set to launch Prime Video in India and it will be included in the Prime subscription charge. This means that for just Rs 499/year or Rs 42/month, Indian users will not only get access Prime Video and its immense catalog of movies and tv shows but also benefits like free one day delivery, no minimum order size and exclusive deals.
It must be noted that the current price of Rs 499/year for Amazon Prime is an introductory offer which will later be increased to Rs 999/year. But even at Rs 999/year (Or Rs 84/month), Prime Video will be insanely cheaper than
Way cheaper than Netflix and HotStar
Netflix’s Indian plans currently start at Rs 500/month and go all the way upto Rs 800. HotStar, Star Network's rival service is also more expensive at Rs 1200/ year. If this report turns out to be true, Amazon Video could be the game changer for
Increasing local content library
Amazon has been taking steps to bolster its local content library. Recently, it announced a long-term agreement with Dharma Productions that will make the catalogue of existing as well as upcoming Bollywood movies from the Karan Johar-led banner available on subscription-based streaming service Prime Video India.
Additionally, It has entered into a similar agreement with T series and has acquired the rights for spin offs of Bollywood Hits like Bahubhali, Chota Bheem and Super Bheem. It has already announced a new animated series centred around Bahubhali.
Amazon has also reportedly paid $10,000 to bid for the online rights of the Indian Premier League.
Top Gear is now The Grand Tour
After being fired from Top Gear earlier this year, Jeremy Clarkson along his two mates Richard Hammond and James May left BBC and crossed the ocean to join the folks over at Amazon Prime.
Their new motoring show, ‘The Grand Tour’ will launch on Amazon Prime on November 18 and as things seem to be unfolding, Indian viewers will be be able to watch the trio at a very reasonable price.
Amazon Prime: Still missing a few features
While Video is now coming, there are a few aspects of Amazon Prime in India that are still lacking as compared to its US counterpart. We still don't have access to Prime Music, their could storage service as well Kinde Owners Lending Library.
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