- Monday, 19 October 2026
Kathmandu, Oct 19: Within weeks of entering the Middle East and North Africa, home to one of the world’s largest South Asian communities, JioHotstar continues its global expansion with its entry into Nepal in partnership with DGO. Following launches in the UK, Canada, Singapore and MENA, Nepal marks the next step in taking JioHotstar to audiences around the world, building on the country’s deep cultural ties with India and longstanding affinity for Indian cinema and television.
The partnership creates a dedicated JioHotstar destination within DGO, comprising of the JioHotstar content universe of blockbuster films, originals, daily television, reality franchises and kids’ content. Leading the launch line-up is a robust library of blockbuster films, including Bhediya, 12th Fail, Kesari Chapter 2, Super 30, and Welcome to the Jungle; alongside JioHotstar Originals including Hunkkaar, Pritam & Pedro, Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot, Special Ops, Chiraiya, and more. Regional gems bring further depth to the offering, with titles such as Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Thudakkam available in Hindi; reality and entertainment favourites include Bigg Boss, Koffee with Karan, and India Ka Top 1 Percent, add to the everyday viewing experience.
Viewers can access the JioHotstar experience through DGO’s Mobile and Plus plans, with special launch pricing starting at NRs 249 per month. The Mobile plan is priced at NRs 249 for one month, NRs 699 for three months and NRs 2,499 for a year. The Plus plan is available at NRs 399 for one month, NRs 899 for three months and NRs 2,699 for a year. Viewers can subscribe at www.watchdgo.com or through the DGO app on iOS, Android, Android TV and Smart TV.
The JioHotstar library supplements DGO’s catalogue of Nepali films and shows, with a new Nepali film added every week to keep local storytelling at the heart of the offering. Subscribers can also watch live international sport, including LaLiga, MotoGP and the Carabao Cup, bringing Indian and Nepali entertainment and global sport together in one DGO subscription, with no add-ons.
Commenting on JioHotstar’s entry into Nepal, Amit Malhotra, Head – International Business, JioStar, said, “JioHotstar’s international expansion is bringing together the scale of what we have created in India and the demand for Indian entertainment overseas. Nepal is an important part of that journey, with audiences who have followed our films, television shows and talent for generations. With DGO, we can give that audience a much broader offering, combining JioHotstar’s entertainment with the convenience of a local platform. We see considerable scope in Nepal to build on this existing relationship and make JioHotstar part of everyday viewing across households.”
Speaking about the partnership, Roshan Niraula, Chief Executive Officer – DGO, said, “This partnership is a milestone for DGO and for Nepal’s entertainment industry. Our ambition is to give Nepali viewers more reasons to choose DGO every day, from JioHotstar’s films and shows to a new Nepali film every week and live international sport. We are bringing that choice together on a platform built for Nepal, at pricing designed for our viewers.”
The Nepal launch reflects JioHotstar’s ambition to establish a sustained presence in international markets, building on the reach and appeal of Indian entertainment. Through direct launches in the UK, Canada, and Singapore, and partnerships with established players like STARZPLAY and DGO, JioHotstar is building an international presence shaped by the distinct needs of each market, combining the scale of its entertainment offering with varied viewing experiences.
About JioHotstar
JioHotstar is a global streaming platform and, with 500 million monthly active users and a library of more than 300,000 hours of programming, one of the largest streaming services in the world. Content is available in 19 languages, spanning movies, originals, live sports, live events, anime, kids’ entertainment and TV shows from more than 100 channels in the JioStar network. JioHotstar reaches audiences across India and international markets, including the UK, Canada, Singapore, MENA and Nepal, and is available across Android, iOS, connected-TV and web platforms.
About DGO
DGO (www.watchdgo.com) is Nepal’s first licensed subscription OTT streaming platform and the home of live sports and Nepali entertainment for Nepalis worldwide. Licensed by Nepal’s Department of Information and Broadcasting, DGO streams Nepali movies, web series, short films, live cricket, live football, live TV, reality and music programming in HD, with Nepali and English commentary.
DGO has been the streaming home of Nepal’s biggest sporting moments. It was the official digital streaming partner of Nepal Premier League (NPL) Seasons 1 and 2, and the official digital broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Nepal, streaming all 104 matches. Its growing content line-up includes Nepali films from OSR, popular series from JioHotstar and live LaLiga football.
With 1.3 million registered users, 350,000 monthly active users and viewers in more than 15 countries, DGO is an international platform built for the Nepali diaspora. It is available on iOS, Android, web, Android TV and Smart TV through monthly, quarterly and annual plans, plus event passes for major live sports. Viewers in Nepal pay through Khalti, eSewa, Getpay, ConnectIPS and Fonepay, and viewers abroad pay with international cards and cross-border payments. DGO’s vision is to become the primary screen through which Nepal is watched, felt and shared worldwide. #nepal #JioHotstar
