India Wise OTT Serials Apps

India’s OTT (Over-The-Top) entertainment industry has grown rapidly in recent years, with platforms catering not only to Hindi and English audiences but also to regional viewers across different states. Each state or language community has its own dedicated OTT apps offering serials, movies, and original shows that reflect local culture and storytelling. Below is a state-wise list of popular regional OTT platforms in India.

YouTube Premium - App Link

Languages: Global + Indian regional content

Details: Paid version of YouTube offering ad-free viewing, exclusive shows, and music; includes large-scale Indian serials, creators’ content, and YouTube Originals.

Aha - App Link

Languages: Primarily Telugu (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana), with a Tamil edition as well.

Details: Launched in early 2020, it serves audiences in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with Telugu originals, and expanded to Tamil content through “Aha Tamil.”

ETV Win - App Link

Language: Telugu

State: Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

Details: Started in November 2019, this platform offers Telugu films and TV shows (including originals since 2023), with content drawn from ETV Network’s own channels.

Sun NXT - App Link

Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Hindi

State/Region: Primarily South India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, plus beyond)

Details: Launched in 2017 by Sun TV Network, it offers content in multiple regional languages across India.

Hoichoi - App Link

Language: Bengali

State: West Bengal (and broader Bengali-speaking audience)

Details: Established in 2017, it features a vast collection of Bengali movies and Hoichoi Originals—over 600 films and 150+ originals as of 2025.

CSpace - App Link

Language: Malayalam

State: Kerala

Details: Launched by the Kerala government in March 2024, it's the first government-owned OTT platform in India. It focuses on Malayalam independent films, shorts, and documentaries, operating via a pay-per-view model.

Chaupal - App Link

Languages: Punjabi, Haryanvi, Bhojpuri

States/Regions: Punjab, Haryana, Bhojpuri-speaking regions (e.g., parts of Uttar Pradesh & Bihar)

Details: Launched in August 2021, Chaupal offers movies and web series across these three regional languages.

Disney+ Hotstar - App Link

Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, plus more

States/Regions: Pan-India

Details: One of the biggest OTT platforms in India, Hotstar provides regional serials, movies, live TV channels, and sports, with strong content in multiple Indian languages.

Amazon Prime Video - App Link

Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and more

States/Regions: Pan-India

Details: Along with international content, Prime Video invests heavily in Indian originals across languages, covering almost all major states with regional series and films.

Regional / Language-Specific OTTs (Serials First)

These are built primarily around serials & drama for regional audiences.

Aha - (Telugu & Tamil) → Some daily soaps, but more originals/web serials.

Hoichoi - (Bengali) → Web serials & dramas (not typical TV soaps).

Koode - (Malayalam) → Mix of serials & originals.

Planet Marathi OTT - (Marathi serials & originals).

Addatimes - (Bengali drama serials).

Stage - (Haryanvi, Rajasthani — mostly dialect-based drama shows).

General Entertainment Apps with Serials Sections

MX Player → Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali daily soaps (dubbed + originals).

Eros Now → Has a few serials/drama series in Hindi/regional.

Regional OTT platforms in India have made entertainment more accessible and relatable for audiences by delivering content in their own languages and cultural styles. From Telugu and Tamil shows on Aha and ETV Win, to Bengali originals on Hoichoi, to Malayalam films on Kerala’s CSpace, these apps highlight the diversity of India’s media landscape. Together, they ensure that every state and language community has its own digital stage for stories to be told and enjoyed.