Viacom 18 Launches Voot Select Subscription Vod Services

Viacom18 has expanded its digital portfolio by launching Voot Select – the company’s newest foray into the subscription VoD services. And Voot will put paid to catch-up television with one for all OTT Platforms, by offering shows on Voot Select first, that television will have as catch-up OTT content. You heard that right: part of Voot Select’s powerful content offerings is the ability to watch television shows a full 24

hours on Voot Select first, before it is broadcast on television.

And since content is King, take a look at the Voot Select’s offerings: More than 30  Originals, global content through partnerships with some of the biggest International studios — through partnerships with CBS, CBS All Access, Showtime, Fremantle, Endemol Shine, Chelsea TV, Arsenal TV, Real Madrid TV, BBC, and Sony Pictures, among others; 1500+ cult blockbuster movies and the ability to stream more than 35 live TV channels.

So not only will Voot Select house some of the edgiest and disruptive stories crafted by new-age- and imaginative storytellers, in an industry first, as we mentioned, it will bring the best of content from Viacom18’s extensive portfolio of channels on the digital platform 24 hours before the episode’s debut on TV!

Viacom18 has expanded its digital portfolio by launching Voot Select – the company’s newest foray into the subscription VoD services. And Voot will put paid to catch-up television with one for all OTT Platforms, by offering shows on Voot Select first, that television will have as catch-up OTT content. You heard that right: part of Voot Select’s powerful content offerings is the ability to watch television shows a full 24 hours on Voot Select first, before it is broadcast on television.

And since content is King, take a look at the Voot Select’s offerings: More than 30  Originals, global content through partnerships with some of the biggest International studios — through partnerships with CBS, CBS All Access, Showtime, Fremantle, Endemol Shine, Chelsea TV, Arsenal TV, Real Madrid TV, BBC, and Sony Pictures, among others; 1500+ cult blockbuster movies and the ability to stream more than 35 live TV channels.

So not only will Voot Select house some of the edgiest and disruptive stories crafted by new-age- and imaginative storytellers, in an industry first, as we mentioned, it will bring the best of content from Viacom18’s extensive portfolio of channels on the digital platform 24 hours before the episode’s debut on TV!
Speaking about the network’s platform-agnostic, content-first strategy, Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO & MD, Viacom18, said, “In a short span, VOOT has already emerged as one of India’s largest OTT platforms with 100 Mn MAUs and 100 Bn watch minutes. It is India’s most engaging platform with an average TSV of 50 mins. With projections of aggressive growth in Fibre to Home, Viacom18 is ready to go Digital First. VOOT Select is our premium SVoD offering developed to cater to this growing connected TV audience.

“We’ve put together a very compelling proposition and even pushed the envelope with publishing content 24 hours before TV, clutter-breaking originals and international content. The launch of VOOT Select marks a key milestone in our journey to become a future-ready, pipe-agnostic storyteller,” Vats said.

Speaking about the unique proposition of Voot Select,Ferzad Palia, Head – Voot Select, Youth, Music, and English Entertainment, Viacom18 said: “Voot Select has been carefully crafted and designed for today’s ‘on-demand’ generation. We’re proud to give to India a destination that has the country’s largest showcase of stories ranging from Hindi & Regional Originals, LIVE Television channels from across the world

Mr Ferzad launched trailers of upcoming 5 original shows as follows and entire cast a d directors were present at the launch.

Asur:  Asur is a unique crime thriller that pits 2 opposing worlds against each other. The less explored, intricate world of forensic science and the deep mysticism of Indian Mythology.  Asur will shine a light on everyone’s dark side.

Marzi: Two different stories, some blurred memories, altered culminations and contrasting perspectives of the same incident will take the viewers on a jarring ride of emotions in this intriguing drama Marzi. Would you believe the distressed woman on the quest to prove the truth or the victimized man? Who is lying in this game of lies?

Raikar: In a country where our families are at the heart of our social fabric and the foundation of our lives, ‘The Raikar Case’ is an engaging new series, about family, love, deceit, and the secrets that wrench us apart. Because sometimes the most dangerous people come disguised as a family!

Illegal: Two high profile cases, a battery of high-power legal eagles & top law firm of the country. A first of its kind intense, a racy legal drama that questions whether lawyers can resist the lure of greed, ambition and power; and fight to win defining judgments that hold the bar of justice high and restore faith in humanity.

Crackdown: A high-octane action drama that keeps you at the edge of your seat with constant twists and turns leading to a larger threat to national security. What do you do when one among you is on the other side?

Meanwhile, to experience Voot Select, download the Voot app and get ready to experience a world made for stories – Available for Android, iOS and web users for INR 99 per month or at INR 999 per month with a special introductory price of INR 499 per year. It’s a great deal.