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{{short description|Indian general entertainment, video on demand service}}
{{short description|Indian video streaming service}}
{{Use Oxford spelling|date=June 2021}}
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{{Infobox website
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| name = SonyLIV
| name = Sony LIV
| logo = Sony LIV2020.png
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| company_type = [[Subsidiary]]
| logo_caption = Logo used since {{Start date and age|df=y|2020|5|25}}
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| logo_size = 120px
| screenshot =
| company_type = [[Streaming]]
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| owner = [[Sony]]
| owner = [[Sony]]
| country = [[Mumbai, India]]
| country = [[Mumbai, India]]
| parent = [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]
| parent = [[Sony Pictures Networks|Culver Max Entertainment]]
| url = {{URL|sonyliv.com}}
| url = {{URL|https://www.sonyliv.com}}
| language = *[[English language|English]]
| language = * [[Hindi]]
*[[Hindi language|Hindi]]
* [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
*[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
* [[English language|English]]
*[[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
* [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
*[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
* [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
*[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
* [[Malayalam]]
*[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
* [[Kannada]]
*[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
* [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
* [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2013|01|22}}
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2013|01|22}}
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| collapsible = Yes
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| type = [[Over-the-top media service|OTT platform]]
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| country_of_origin = India
| country_of_origin = India
| area_served = Indo-Pacific and Middle East
| area_served = Canada, Europe, Middle East, Indo-Pacific, South Asia, and United States
| commercial = Yes
| registration = Required{{efn|Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.}}
| registration = Required{{efn|Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.}}
| current_status = Active
| current_status = Active
| num_users = {{increase}} 29.6 million (paid)<ref name=":5"/><br />98 million monthly active users<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/disney-plus-hotstar-paid-subscribers-8-million-netflix-amazon-eros-sony-balaji-zee-voot-2208730|title=Disney+ Hotstar Has Around 8 Million Paid Subscribers, Disney Claims|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=9 April 2020}}</ref> [This info around from all available counties.]
| num_users = {{increase}} 33.3 million (paid; May 2023)<ref>{{cite web |date=18 May 2023 |title=SonyLIV has 33.3 mn paid subscribers globally, 40,000 hours of content: NP Singh |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/sonyliv-has-33-3-mn-paid-subscribers-globally-40-000-hours-of-content-np-singh-11684394968639.html#:~:text=SonyLIV%2C%20the%20video%20streaming%20platform,at%20the%20Sony%20Corporate%20Strategy |access-date=24 April 2024 |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424172751/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/sonyliv-has-33-3-mn-paid-subscribers-globally-40-000-hours-of-content-np-singh-11684394968639.html#:~:text=SonyLIV%2C%20the%20video%20streaming%20platform,at%20the%20Sony%20Corporate%20Strategy |url-status=live }}</ref>
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'''Sony LIV''' is an Indian [[Video on demand#Subscription models|subscription video-on-demand]] [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] [[Streaming media|streaming]] service owned by [[Sony Pictures Networks|Culver Max Entertainment]]. Sony LIV was introduced in 2013<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sony-launches-digital-entertainment-platform-sony-liv-113012200570_1.html |date=2013 |title=Sony Launches Video on Demand |newspaper=Business Standard India |last1=Laghate |first1=Gaurav |archive-date=14 June 2021 |access-date=14 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614090329/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sony-launches-digital-entertainment-platform-sony-liv-113012200570_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> as the first [[Over-the-top media services in India|OTT]] service in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.gravatar.com/Avatar|title=avatar - Gravatar Profile|website=En.gravatar.com|access-date=22 July 2022|archive-date=10 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110173127/https://en.gravatar.com/avatar/|url-status=dead}}</ref> As a streaming service, it provides [[Sony Sports Network|live sports]], [[List of SonyLIV original programming|original titles]], other content titles from its own networks and content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as [[JioHotstar]], [[Netflix]] among others. The Sony LIV content library includes [[film]]s, [[Television show|TV shows and series]], and sports.
'''SonyLIV''' is an Indian [[Over-the-top media services|over-the-top]]  [[Freemium]] [[Streaming media|streaming platform]] owned by [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] . SonyLIV was introduced in 2013<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sony-launches-digital-entertainment-platform-sony-liv-113012200570_1.html |date=2013|title=Sony Launches Video on Demand|newspaper=Business Standard India|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref> as a first OTT service in India .<ref>{{Cite web|last=Src='https://Www.gravatar.com/Avatar.Php?gravatar_id=c99b63daecabdc2b0949240797f2c09f|first=<img|date=2023-01-07|title=How to Watch SonyLiv Outside India|url=https://www.anonymistic.com/unblock-sonyliv-outside-india/|access-date=2023-01-07|website=Anonymistic|language=en-US}}</ref> as a streaming service it is carrying content from its local networks, including films, television series, live [[Sony Pictures Sports Network|Sports Matches]], and [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming|Original Programming]], and also  featuring content licensed from third-parties in India such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV Studios|ITV]] among others. Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as producer and distributor for both film and television series, and to that end, offers a variety of original programming content through its online library.


==History==
== History ==
'''Sony LIV''' was launched on 23 January 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref> By the [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] .
Sony LIV was launched on 23 January 2013.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |last=Deb |first=Debabrata |date=2018-07-15 |title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know |url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv |access-date=2020-07-02 |website=finder India |language=en-in |archive-date=2 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702114847/https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv |url-status=live }}</ref>  


Sony LIV has access to 18 years of content from channels that are part of the [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] and more than 700 movies that mean a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref> Since Its launch SonyLIV Streamed Live Sports events
=== LIV Sports ===
'''LIV Sports''' was launched on 1 June 2014 by Culver Max Entertainment<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/multi-screen-media-launches-liv-sports/article6074608.ece |title=Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports |date=2 June 2014 |website=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=2 June 2014 |archive-date=2 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602201025/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/multi-screen-media-launches-liv-sports/article6074608.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> (as a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties). LIV Sports was the official mobile and internet broadcaster for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] starting 12 June 2014. LIV Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiantvinfo.com/2018-fifa-world-cup-india-telecast-rights/ |title=2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application |website=Indiantvinfo.com |access-date=2018-02-14 |date=2018-02-14 |archive-date=18 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218145643/https://www.indiantvinfo.com/2018-fifa-world-cup-india-telecast-rights/ |url-status=live }}</ref>  


Anime was part of SonyLIV . Varieties of Anime original from [[Animax]] Was available on SonyLIV to stream . After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, [[Animax]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-to-shift-animax-channel-to-sonyliv-170413|title=Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv|date=2017-04-13|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-05}}</ref> was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to May 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617|title=Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App|date=17 May 2020|website=.anime news network}}</ref>
=== Sony LIV first revamp (2018) ===
[[File:Sony LIV2017.jpg|200px|thumb|Sony LIV logo from 2016 to 2020]]
Sony LIV underwent its first revamp and started to stream live television channels. Since then, Sony LIV has added many shows and movies to its portfolio. On 1 November 2018, Sony LIV and [[Lionsgate Studios|Lionsgate]] entered a multi-year content<ref>{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/sonyliv-lionsgate-india-partner-to-offer-premium-content/articleshow/66465575.cms?from=mdr |title=Sony LIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content |date=1 November 2018 |website=economic times |last1=Laghate |first1=Gaurav}}</ref> deal.


On June 2020, SonyLIV launched as a streaming service in United States on [[Sling TV]], with all the shows available in India available on the app<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online {{!}} Sling TV|url=https://www.sling.com/international/pm/sonyliv?&bs=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=SEM_TXT_GGL_INT_BRD_BMM_LF_EN_EN_Hindi&utm_term=+sony%20+liv&&ds_a_cid=74279340&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-L2BRA_EiwAacX32So12LPEwP2N4kWhJPOKnnglZuHi-j709QNUV-lnE0HYRuf4dPeK9RoCbfoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds|access-date=2020-06-04|website=www.sling.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Palermo|first=Philip|date=2020-05-31|title=Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-adds-sony-pictures-networks-indias-sonyliv-vod-service/|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Cord Cutters News|language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Sony LIV second revamp (2020) ===
Sony LIV revamped its content and interface in May 2020 using [[Amazon Web Services|AWS Cloud]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/sonyliv/ |title=Sony LIV Grows Subscriber Base Tenfold and Enhances Streaming Platform Supported by AWS |access-date=15 December 2022 |archive-date=15 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215140049/https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/sonyliv/ |url-status=live }}</ref>  


===LIV Sports ===
Sony LIV was launched as a streaming service in the United States on [[Sling TV]], streaming all the shows available in India on the app.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online {{!}} Sling TV |url=https://www.sling.com/international/pm/sonyliv |access-date=2020-06-04 |website=Sling.com |archive-date=4 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804004322/https://www.sling.com/international/pm/sonyliv |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Palermo |first=Philip |date=2020-05-31 |title=Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service |url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-adds-sony-pictures-networks-indias-sonyliv-vod-service/ |access-date=2020-06-04 |website=Cord Cutters News |language=en-US |archive-date=20 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620062349/https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-adds-sony-pictures-networks-indias-sonyliv-vod-service/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
'''LIV Sports''' was launched On 1 June 2014 By [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/multi-screen-media-launches-liv-sports/article6074608.ece|title=Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports|date=2 June 2014|website=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref> (a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties)
Liv Sports was the official mobile and Internet broadcaster for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] Started On 12 June 2014. Liv Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.indiantvinfo.com/2018-fifa-world-cup-india-telecast-rights/|title= 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application|access-date= 2018-02-14|date= 2018-02-14}}</ref> However This service  integrated into SonyLIV . as for now, LIV sports is part of SonyLIV.


===Sony LIV First revamp (2016)===
On 15 January 2021, [[WWE Network]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Dua |first=Priyanka |date=2021-01-16 |title=SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download |url=https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/sonyliv-launches-wwe-pack-at-rs-299-offering-five-profiles-and-offline-content-download-072124.html |access-date=2021-01-16 |website=Gizbot.com |language=en |archive-date=17 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117040116/https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/sonyliv-launches-wwe-pack-at-rs-299-offering-five-profiles-and-offline-content-download-072124.html |url-status=live }}</ref> was launched in India through Sony LIV.
[[File:Sony LIV2017.jpg|200px|thumb|SonyLIV logo from 2016 to 2020]]
In June 2016 Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the first time. and started to stream LIVE Television channels sony network. since this revamp SonyLIV added so many shows and movies to the portfolio.
on November 1 of  2018 SonyLIV  and [[Lionsgate]] has entered into a multi-year content<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/sonyliv-lionsgate-india-partner-to-offer-premium-content/articleshow/66465575.cms?from=mdr|title=SonyLIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content|date=1 November 2018|website=economic times|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref> deal . As part of the deal, SonyLIV will offer an embedded Lionsgate Play with over 500 hours of premium original series. In 2019 Sony LIV started to stream LIVE channels of other networks which is including news channels.


===Sony LIV Second revamp (2020)===
Sony LIV was launched in [[Canada]] on 14 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Indian Streamer SonyLIV Launches in Canada with Family Saga 'Tabbar' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-canada-launch-tabbar-1235088876/ |access-date=18 February 2023 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=14 October 2021 |archive-date=18 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218120955/https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-canada-launch-tabbar-1235088876/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was launched in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore on 25 February 2021. On 12 June 2021, as part of Europe Phase-1, Sony LIV was launched in France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK (9 April 2021). On 1 October 2021, as part of Europe Phase-2, Sony LIV was launched in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Indian Streamer SonyLIV Sets Global Expansion Plans With 40-Strong Slate (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-india-global-expansion-scam-1992-huma-qureshi-1235000217/ |access-date=14 April 2023 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=18 June 2021 |archive-date=14 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414065849/https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-india-global-expansion-scam-1992-huma-qureshi-1235000217/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In June 2020 Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the third time, and this time they start to Streaming content from [[Sony Pictures Entertainment|Sony Pictures Entertainment (Movies)]], [[Sony Pictures Television|Sony Television Studios]], [[ITV Studios|ItV]] and [[Reliance Pictures]]. Also, SonyLIV Started to stream Its own original Movies and series.  
On 15 January 2021 [[WWE Network]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dua|first=Priyanka|date=2021-01-16|title=SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download|url=https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/sonyliv-launches-wwe-pack-at-rs-299-offering-five-profiles-and-offline-content-download-072124.html|access-date=2021-01-16|website=www.gizbot.com/|language=en}}</ref> Launched in india through SonyLIV.


== Overview ==
== Content ==
Sony Liv is the first Indian [[Over-the-top media service]] platform to produce music content for a Hollywood feature film - producing music for the Hindi version of the blockbuster titled [[Passengers (2016 film)|'' Passengers'']], starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. The singers for the original soundtrack titled ''Aadat'' included [[Jubin Nautiyal]], Shirley Setia, and Raftaar.
=== Current broadcasting rights ===
* [[2022 Asian Games]] (2023)<ref>{{Cite web | title=Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in 2023: Preview, schedule and how to watch live | url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-hangzhou-preview-schedule--how-to-watch-live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929024420/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-hangzhou-preview-schedule--how-to-watch-live | access-date=2024-12-24 | archive-date=2023-09-29}}</ref>
* [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]] (2022–24)<ref name="usopen.org">{{cite web |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2022-08-25/sony_pictures_networks_india_to_air_us_open_in_india_through_2024.html |title=Sony Pictures Networks India to air US Open in India through 2024 |access-date=29 August 2023 |archive-date=29 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829174046/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2022-08-25/sony_pictures_networks_india_to_air_us_open_in_india_through_2024.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Programming ==
=== Overview ===
SonyLiv's Core Library consists of 18 years of content from the [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]'s channels including [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]], [[Sony SAB]] [[Sony Aath]] and [[Sony Marathi]].
Sony LIV's core library consists of 18+ years of content from Culver Max Entertainment's channels including [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]], [[Sony SAB]], [[Sony Aath]] and [[Sony Marathi]]; and more than 700+ movies, which means a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.<ref name="auto"/>
After [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]'s acquisition of [[TEN Sports|Ten Sports Network]], all TEN Sports live programs also began broadcasting on SonyLIV . Since then SonyLIV Streaming all [[WWE]] [[WWE Raw|RAW]], [[WWE SmackDown|Smackdown]] and other [[WWE]] [[WWE Pay-Per-Views|pay-per-view events]] And [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] . SonyLIV also streamed matches played by [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Pakistan]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-01-31|title=Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021|url= http://www.cricketzine.com/psl-2021-live-streaming-tv-channels-pakistan-super-league-2021/ |website=www.cricketzine.com/|language=en}}</ref> [[Cricket Australia|Australia]], [[Sri Lanka Cricket|Sri Lanka]], [[Cricket South Africa|South Africa]], [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Zimbabwe Cricket|Zimbabwe]] and  [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing]] .
Sony LIV Also streamed [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] until early 2021.


=== Genres ===
=== History ===
Sony Liv features programming in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror, and action.<ref name="faq">{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/faqs#accordion9 |website=sonyliv.com |access-date=28 October 2020}}</ref>
Varieties of anime originals from [[Animax (Asian TV channel)|Animax]] were available on Sony LIV to stream. After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, [[Animax (Indian TV channel)|Animax]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-to-shift-animax-channel-to-sonyliv-170413 |title=Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv |date=2017-04-13 |website=Indian Television Dot Com |language=en |access-date=2019-12-05 |archive-date=12 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612212400/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-to-shift-animax-channel-to-sonyliv-170413 |url-status=live }}</ref> was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to 7 May 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617 |title=Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App |date=17 May 2020 |website=Animenewsnetwork.com |access-date=15 June 2021 |archive-date=28 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028170535/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617 |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Live channels ===
Sony LIV also streamed cricket matches played by [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2021-01-31 |title=Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021 |url=http://www.cricketzine.com/psl-2021-live-streaming-tv-channels-pakistan-super-league-2021/ |website=Cricketzine.com |language=en |archive-date=10 February 2021 |access-date=31 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210050716/http://www.cricketzine.com/psl-2021-live-streaming-tv-channels-pakistan-super-league-2021/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>  
SonyLIV also live streams its own channels in its network on the platform.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref>


=== Early  Originals (before 2020)===
Beginning with the 2022 [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]], Sony Pictures Networks India will have the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open in India through 2024. {{asof|August 2023|post=,}} US Open would livestream on Sony LIV.
Sony Liv Streamed its  first-ever Gujarati Original web series titled ''Kacho Papad Pako Papad''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/year-enders/2017-the-year-otts-went-regional-in-india-180104|title=2017: The year OTTs went regional in India|date=4 January 2018|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>


*''Kacho Papad Pako Papad''
SonyLIV forayed into digital music producing music for the Sony Pictures blockbuster Passengers 2016 starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt sung by Shirley Sethia, Jubin Nautiyal and Raftaar, composed by Sukumar Dutta.<ref name="usopen.org"/>


===Sony LIV 3.0 (2020 - Present)===
=== Sony LIV Originals ===
The application underwent a revamp in its appearance in June 2020.<ref>https://www.sonyliv.com/</ref> SonyLIV Provides their original shows in 5-7 languages. (Without Hindi, SonyLIV releases originals in the other languages after 1–2 weeks from the release date.)
{{Main|List of SonyLIV original programming}}


=== LIV Originals (June 2020 - Present)===
Sony LIV has streamed a number of original [[streaming television]] series. The world's first-ever original was a Gujarati web series titled ''[[Kacho Papad Pako Papad]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/year-enders/2017-the-year-otts-went-regional-in-india-180104 |title=2017: The year OTTs went regional in India |date=4 January 2018 |website=Indian Television Dot Com |access-date=5 September 2019 |archive-date=13 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813090938/http://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/year-enders/2017-the-year-otts-went-regional-in-india-180104 |url-status=live }}</ref> and it is streaming since 2017.
====Original Movies====
*''Welcome Home''
* ''[[Bhonsle (film)|Bhonsle]]''
* ''[[Vaazhl]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vaazhl to release on SonyLIV|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/08/vaazhl-to-release-on-sonyliv-25367.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
*''[[Thittam Irandu]]''
*[[Vivaha Bhojanambu (2021 film)|''Vivaha Bhojanambu'']]
* ''[[Ayngaran (film)|Ayngaran]]''
* ''[[Kasada Thapara]]


====Original Series====
Sony LIV underwent multiple revamps including a revamp in its appearance in June 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/ |title=SonyLIV |website=Sonyliv.com |access-date=22 July 2022 |archive-date=6 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006082126/https://www.sonyliv.com/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> Since then, Sony LIV provides their original shows in 5–7 languages.
*''[[Avrodh]]''<ref>{{Citation|title=Avrodh The Siege Within Season 1 Review: This series makes for a gripping watch|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/avrodh-the-siege-within/seasonreview/76889922.cms|access-date=2020-11-13}}</ref>
*''Gullak''<ref>{{Cite news|last=Joshi|first=Namrata|date=2020-04-17|title=Small town swag: Why shows like 'Panchayat', 'Gullak' and 'Hasmukh' are striking a connect with audiences today|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/why-shows-based-on-small-towns-are-gaining-popularity-in-india/article31365003.ece|access-date=2020-11-13|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Suthar|first=Author: Manisha|date=2020-10-16|title=SonyLIV's Gullak to return with season 2|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/sonylivs-gullak-return-season-2/2020/10/16|access-date=2020-11-13|website=IWMBuzz|language=en-US}}</ref>
*''[[Undekhi]]''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title='Undekhi' is an unending cat-and-mouse game with some thrills and chills|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/reviews/story/undekhi-is-an-unending-cat-and-mouse-game-with-some-thrills-and-chills-111531|access-date=2020-11-13|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
*''[[Scam 1992]]''<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Ghosh|first=Sayan|date=2020-10-20|title='Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story' review: A gripping saga, shot artfully|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/scam-1992-the-harshad-mehta-story-review-a-gripping-saga-shot-artfully/article32899568.ece|access-date=2020-11-13|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*''[[JL50]]''<ref name=":0" />
*''[[Maharani (web series)|Maharani]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/maharani-teaser-huma-qureshi-leads-subhash-kapoor-political-drama-7266403/|title=Maharani teaser: Huma Qureshi is queen in the making in Subhash Kapoor's political drama|date=9 April 2021}}</ref>
*''[[Your Honor (web series)|Your Honour]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 28, 2020|first=Shweta|last=Keshri|title=Amit Sadh's Avrodh on Uri surgical strike, Jimmy Sheirgill's Your Honor on OTT soon|url=https://www%20.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/amit-sadh-s-avrodh-on-uri-surgical-strike-jimmy-sheirgill-s-your-honor-on-ott-soon-1682852-2020-05-28|access-date=2020-11-13|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
*''Laghu Shanka''<ref>{{Citation|title=Laghushanka Review: An over-simplistic approach towards a complex problem|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/laghushanka/ottmoviereview/78675368.cms|access-date=2020-11-13}}</ref>
*''Daan Sthapna''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=Daan Sthapana teaser: Devdutt Pattanaik makes digital debut with motivational talk show|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/daan-sthapana-teaser-devdutt-pattanaik-makes-his-digital-debut-with-motivational-talk-show-7042967/|access-date=2020-11-13|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
*''Mahabharat - Ant Ya Aarambh''<ref>{{Cite web|title='Mahabharat - Ant Ya Aarambh': What time does the show release on SonyLIV?|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/web-series/mahabharat-ant-ya-aarambh-what-time-does-the-show-release-on-sonyliv.html|access-date=2020-11-13|website=Republic World}}</ref>
*''Shrikant Bashir''
*''Bhajana Batch''
*''project 9191 ''
*''[[Kathmandu Connection]]''
*''[[Chutzpah (web series)|Chutzpah]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Chutzpah looks at internet culture |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/jul/17/chutzpah-looks-at-internet-culture-2331303.html |access-date=4 August 2021 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


===Upcoming Series===
=== Genres ===
*''[[Comedy Circus|Comedy Circus OTT]]''
Sony LIV features content in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror and action.<ref name="faq">{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/faqs#accordion9 |website=sonyliv.com |access-date=28 October 2020 |archive-date=3 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703124725/https://www.sonyliv.com/faqs#accordion9 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
== Availability ==
Sony Liv is available in India, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand


== Viewership ==
== Viewership ==
Sony Liv has reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis on its website, app and YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |title=Sony to move its video streaming service SonyLIV to a fee-based model|access-date= 2015-08-31 |date=2015-09-11 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150903031309/http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |archive-date=3 September 2015}}</ref>
As of August 2015, Sony LIV had reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |title=Sony to move its video streaming service SonyLIV to a fee-based model|access-date= 2015-08-31 |date=2015-09-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150903031309/http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |archive-date=3 September 2015}}</ref>


== Platforms ==
== Sony LIV security flaw ==
 
On 20 December 2019, [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-based security researcher Ehraz Ahmed discovered a [[Vulnerability (computer security)|security flaw]] in the Sony LIV app, that allowed to fetch sensitive user information such as profile picture, email address, date of birth, name and phone number of its registered users.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/sonyliv-api-flaw-fix-user-information-attack-app-update-2151958 |title=SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |date=20 December 2019 |language=en |access-date=2019-12-23 |archive-date=7 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607092435/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/sonyliv-api-flaw-fix-user-information-attack-app-update-2151958 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Hardware supported ===
List of Sony Liv-ready devices:
* [[Sony]] [[Bravia (brand)|Bravia]] Smart TVs and [[Sony Xperia]] Smartphones
*[[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] Smart TVs
 
=== Software supported ===
Supported web browsers by platform:
* KaiOS: Available in JioPhone, installable through Jiostore.
* [[OS X]]: An Intel-based Mac with OS 10.4.8 or later. Browsers supported are Safari 4 (or higher), Firefox 5 (or higher), and [[Google Chrome]].
* [[Microsoft Windows]]: [[Windows XP]] Service Pack 2, [[Windows Vista]], [[Windows 7]] running [[Internet Explorer]] 8 (or higher), Firefox 2 (or higher) or [[Google Chrome]] 6 (or higher).
[[Windows 8.1]] through a web browser.
 
===Other software options===
* [[Android (operating system)|Android]] Version 2.2 and above
* [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]], [[iPad]], [[iPhone]], [[iPod Touch]]
* [[Windows Phone]]
 
== SonyLiv security flaw ==
On 20 December 2019, [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-based security researcher [[Ehraz Ahmed]] discovered a [[Security vulnerability|security flaw]] in the SonyLiv App that allowed to fetch sensitive user information such as profile picture, email address, date of birth, name, and phone number of its registered users.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/sonyliv-api-flaw-fix-user-information-attack-app-update-2151958|title=SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|language=en|access-date=2019-12-23}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming]]
* [[Sony Pictures Networks|Culver Max Entertainment]]
* [[Sony Entertainment Television]]
* [[ZEE5]]
* [[SAB TV]]
* [[Crunchyroll]]
* [[FunimationNow]]
* [[Funimation]]
* [[Wakanim]]
* [[Wakanim]]
* [[Crunchyroll]]
* [[VRV (streaming service)|VRV]]
* [[VRV (streaming service)|VRV]]
* [[Anime on Demand]]
* [[Crackle (service)|Crackle]]
* [[Hooq]]
* [[Hooq]]
* [[Crackle (service)|Crackle]]
* [[Quizzer of the Year]]
* [[Apple TV+]]
* [[YouTube Premium]]
* [[Tubi]]
* [[Video on demand]]
* [[Digital rights management]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.sonyliv.com}}
* {{Official website}}


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Sony LIV
Logo used since 25 May 2020; 6 years ago (2020-05-25)
Type of businessStreaming
Type of site
OTT platform
Available in
Headquarters
Mumbai, India
Country of originIndia
Area servedCanada, Europe, Middle East, Indo-Pacific, South Asia, and United States
OwnerSony
Industry
Products
Services
  • Film production
  • film distribution
  • television production
ParentCulver Max Entertainment
Websitewww.sonyliv.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationRequired[lower-alpha 1]
UsersIncrease 33.3 million (paid; May 2023)[1]
Launched22 January 2013; 13 years ago (2013-01-22)
Current statusActive

Sony LIV is an Indian subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Culver Max Entertainment. Sony LIV was introduced in 2013[2] as the first OTT service in India.[3] As a streaming service, it provides live sports, original titles, other content titles from its own networks and content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as JioHotstar, Netflix among others. The Sony LIV content library includes films, TV shows and series, and sports.

History[edit | edit source]

Sony LIV was launched on 23 January 2013.[4]

LIV Sports[edit | edit source]

LIV Sports was launched on 1 June 2014 by Culver Max Entertainment[5] (as a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties). LIV Sports was the official mobile and internet broadcaster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup starting 12 June 2014. LIV Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.[6]

Sony LIV first revamp (2018)[edit | edit source]

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Sony LIV logo from 2016 to 2020

Sony LIV underwent its first revamp and started to stream live television channels. Since then, Sony LIV has added many shows and movies to its portfolio. On 1 November 2018, Sony LIV and Lionsgate entered a multi-year content[7] deal.

Sony LIV second revamp (2020)[edit | edit source]

Sony LIV revamped its content and interface in May 2020 using AWS Cloud.[8]

Sony LIV was launched as a streaming service in the United States on Sling TV, streaming all the shows available in India on the app.[9][10]

On 15 January 2021, WWE Network[11] was launched in India through Sony LIV.

Sony LIV was launched in Canada on 14 October 2021.[12] It was launched in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore on 25 February 2021. On 12 June 2021, as part of Europe Phase-1, Sony LIV was launched in France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK (9 April 2021). On 1 October 2021, as part of Europe Phase-2, Sony LIV was launched in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden.[13]

Content[edit | edit source]

Current broadcasting rights[edit | edit source]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Sony LIV's core library consists of 18+ years of content from Culver Max Entertainment's channels including Sony TV, Sony SAB, Sony Aath and Sony Marathi; and more than 700+ movies, which means a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.[4]

History[edit | edit source]

Varieties of anime originals from Animax were available on Sony LIV to stream. After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, Animax[16] was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to 7 May 2020.[17]

Sony LIV also streamed cricket matches played by Pakistan.[18]

Beginning with the 2022 US Open, Sony Pictures Networks India will have the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open in India through 2024. As of August 2023, US Open would livestream on Sony LIV.

SonyLIV forayed into digital music producing music for the Sony Pictures blockbuster Passengers 2016 starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt sung by Shirley Sethia, Jubin Nautiyal and Raftaar, composed by Sukumar Dutta.[15]

Sony LIV Originals[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of SonyLIV original programming

Sony LIV has streamed a number of original streaming television series. The world's first-ever original was a Gujarati web series titled Kacho Papad Pako Papad[19] and it is streaming since 2017.

Sony LIV underwent multiple revamps including a revamp in its appearance in June 2020.[20] Since then, Sony LIV provides their original shows in 5–7 languages.

Genres[edit | edit source]

Sony LIV features content in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror and action.[21]

Viewership[edit | edit source]

As of August 2015, Sony LIV had reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis.[22]

Sony LIV security flaw[edit | edit source]

On 20 December 2019, Bengaluru-based security researcher Ehraz Ahmed discovered a security flaw in the Sony LIV app, that allowed to fetch sensitive user information such as profile picture, email address, date of birth, name and phone number of its registered users.[23]

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "SonyLIV has 33.3 mn paid subscribers globally, 40,000 hours of content: NP Singh". 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Laghate, Gaurav (2013). "Sony Launches Video on Demand". Business Standard India. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "avatar - Gravatar Profile". En.gravatar.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Deb, Debabrata (15 July 2018). "The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know". finder India. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports". The Hindu Business Line. 2 June 2014. Archived from the original on 2 June 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application". Indiantvinfo.com. 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  7. ↑ Laghate, Gaurav (1 November 2018). "Sony LIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content". economic times.
  8. ↑ "Sony LIV Grows Subscriber Base Tenfold and Enhances Streaming Platform Supported by AWS". Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  9. ↑ "Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online | Sling TV". Sling.com. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  10. ↑ Palermo, Philip (31 May 2020). "Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service". Cord Cutters News. Archived from the original on 20 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  11. ↑ Dua, Priyanka (16 January 2021). "SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download". Gizbot.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  12. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (14 October 2021). "Indian Streamer SonyLIV Launches in Canada with Family Saga 'Tabbar' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  13. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (18 June 2021). "Indian Streamer SonyLIV Sets Global Expansion Plans With 40-Strong Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  14. ↑ "Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in 2023: Preview, schedule and how to watch live". Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Sony Pictures Networks India to air US Open in India through 2024". Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  16. ↑ "Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv". Indian Television Dot Com. 13 April 2017. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  17. ↑ "Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App". Animenewsnetwork.com. 17 May 2020. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  18. ↑ "Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021". Cricketzine.com. 31 January 2021. Archived from the original on 10 February 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  19. ↑ "2017: The year OTTs went regional in India". Indian Television Dot Com. 4 January 2018. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  20. ↑ "SonyLIV". Sonyliv.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  21. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". sonyliv.com. Archived from the original on 3 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  22. ↑ "Sony to move its video streaming service SonyLIV to a fee-based model". 11 September 2015. Archived from the original on 3 September 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  23. ↑ "SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information". NDTV Gadgets 360. 20 December 2019. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2019.

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