Over-the-top (OTT) platforms are a kind of digital content distribution channel that bypasses conventional cable and satellite TV providers in favour of delivering streaming media content directly to users via the internet. Movies, television episodes, documentaries, and even original programming are just some of the on-demand options available from OTT services. This information is accessible on a wide variety of platforms and devices, giving users more control over how and where they consume it. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ are all examples of successful over-the-top (OTT) video services. The proliferation of over-the-top (OTT) platforms has significantly altered the media consumption habits of modern audiences due to its accessibility, variety, and leeway in viewing schedules.
Main players of Over-the-Top Platform
There are a few major participants in the over-the-top (OTT) platform industry. Netflix, an early player in the streaming video market, offers a wide variety of films, TV episodes, and productions of their own. Both licenced and original material are available on Amazon Prime Video. Disney+ features classic Disney films and original Star Wars episodes that the whole family may enjoy together. Hulu features both original and previously aired programming. HBO Max provides subscribers access HBO’s original programming as well as a wide selection of extra films and television shows. Ad-free videos, exclusive features, and YouTube productions are all available to subscribers of YouTube Premium. These industry heavyweights battle for customers by providing superior features, streamlined interfaces, and exclusive programming.
Content Streamed Online
The plethora of material available on the OTT service may satisfy viewers of varying preferences. There is a wide variety of films, TV series, documentaries, and unique content available to users. This online service’s on-demand streaming functionality makes it easy to watch shows and films whenever and wherever is most convenient for the user. The platform offers a wide variety of films, from thought-provoking documentaries to exciting action-packed adventures, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. All sorts of genres and languages are represented for subscribers to peruse. The OTT platform improves the fun by providing user-friendly interfaces and individualised suggestions. It has changed the way people enjoy moving pictures by providing them with a single location to do so.
What Makes Big Boss a Hit on OTT Platform
Despite being placed outside the paywall this year, the second season of Bigg Boss OTT has drawn over 100 million viewers, according to a top business official at Viacom18’s streaming platform JioCinema. The executive said that the show’s success was due in part to the elimination of a paywall, which allowed fans all across the country to watch Bigg Boss OTT, and in part to the show’s demographically varied cast of participants.
Concept
All of the participants, or “Housemates,” live together in the Bigg Boss House, which is equipped with cameras and microphones much as on the TV show. Bigg Boss OTT’s grand prize winner earned 25 million rupees in addition to the “OTT edition” trophy.
The programme aired nonstop on Voot (Season 1) and JioCinema (Season 2), and each episode was an hour long.
Development
On July 24, 2021, Voot released a poster advertising the first season of the spin-off version, with Karan Johar as the presenter of this digital-only season. On August 3rd, Voot released a third promotional video in which Johar discussed the season’s structure.
JioCinema has aired a commercial with presenter Salman Khan announcing the premiere of Season 2 on May 26, 2023. The first glimpse at all twelve residents was shown on June 13th, four days before the debut broadcast.
Broadcasts
The first season is available on Voot and the second on JioCinema, although neither has any broadcast coverage.
House
The home set will stay in the same location as the previous series—Film City, Mumbai. Underground prison (for punishment reasons only) is part of the home, together with a living room, one spacious bedroom, kitchen, garden, bathroom, storage room, smoking room and bathroom. A confession room is available in the house for contestants to have private conversations with Bigg Boss.
Leave a Reply