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Sun NXT
Indian subscription video on demand over‑the‑top streaming service run by Sun TV Network
Data Confidence: 72% · Sources: 1 · Last Updated: Sep 19, 2026
- Assets Under Control ▲
- Undisclosed — estimated significant wealth
- Reach ▲
- 20.0M people
- Power ▲
- Sun NXT controls the distribution of Sun TV Network's digital video content, operating the platform that streams over 4,000 movies and more than 40 live TV channels across multiple Indian languages.
- Influence ▲
- Its subscriber base grew to about 15 million by February 2020 and reached 20 million by the end of 2019, shaping the Indian OTT market with a wide multilingual library and original programming.
- Network ▲
- The service is directly linked to Sun TV Network and leverages the network's regional television channels for live streaming and catch‑up services.
- Legacy ▲
- Sun NXT enabled Sun TV Network's transition into digital streaming, backed by a ₹150 crore (≈ $18 million) investment over 18 months to expand its content offerings.
- Trajectory ▲
- Rising ↑ — first assessment on record.
About
Sun NXT is an OTT streaming platform launched in June 2017 by Sun TV Network, offering content in several Indian languages. It provides over 4,000 movies, live streaming of more than 40 TV channels, and original programming through its Android, iOS and smart‑TV apps. By the end of 2019 the service reached roughly 20 million subscribers and began generating profit in early 2020.
Known For
Launching a multilingual OTT platform that quickly amassed millions of subscribers in India.
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