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Download Hotstar APK 25.09.08.1 Universal · Android 21+

By JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED • Updated April 22, 2026
Entertainment Universal Native (Java/Kotlin) 34.59 MB
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This is the universal build of Hotstar 25.09.08.1. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.

File size: 34.6 MB   •   Min Android: 21   •   Target Android: 35   •   Version code: 11801   •   Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin)   •   Permissions: 26

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File Information

Package Namein.startv.hotstaronly
Version Name25.09.08.1
Version Code11801
ArchitectureUniversal
Min Android VersionAndroid 21 (API 35)
Main Activitycom.hotstar.MainActivity
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size34.59 MB
Signature (SHA1)9E8C284A16378F251841875C558948E8F3B7FB61
File Hash (SHA256)837a6ad01205a9dc1e2258caf62c236493d5337e4d696be826928e656b324987

What's New

From version
12.4.9
:
We regularly update our app to provide you an awesome video watching experience. To make sure you don't miss a thing, just keep your Updates turned on.

App Description

Hotstar is your go-to video streaming app for the latest of Indian entertainment, TV shows and movies. Enjoy unlimited access to your favorite Star India TV shows, exclusive Hotstar Specials from India’s best filmmakers and storytellers and blockbuster movies in 9 Indian languages.

What you’ll love on Hotstar:

Best of Indian Entertainment: Can’t get enough of your daily dose of Indian entertainment? We’ve got you covered! Watch your favorite serials and shows including Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Anupama, Teri Meri Doriyaann, Baakiyalakshmi, Brahmamudi, and more even before India watches them. Shows are available on-demand from these Star India channels:

• Star Plus

• Star Bharat

• Star Maa

• Star Vijay

• Star Jalsha

• Star Pravah

• Star Suvarna

• Asianet

Blockbuster Movies: Our curated movie library includes the latest hits, evergreen favorites, documentaries and critically-acclaimed films across languages.

• 12th Fail

• Salaar

• Kerala Crime Files

• Brahmastra

• Abraham Ozler

• Vikram

• Veera Simha Reddy

Hotstar Specials: Our EXCLUSIVE slate of BIG, bold and authentic stories from India’s most acclaimed storytellers. Our current titles include:

• Lootere

• The Night Manager

• Perilloor Premier League

• Vadhuvu

• Aarya

Privacy policy:

www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/ca

Terms of use:

www.hotstar.com/terms-of-use/ca

Privacy policy:

www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/gb

Terms of use:

www.hotstar.com/terms-of-use/gb

Privacy policy:

www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/sg

Terms of use:

www.hotstar.com/terms-of-use/sg
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APK Permissions 26

  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
  • android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
  • android.permission.VIBRATE
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
  • com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • in.startv.hotstaronly.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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Developer

Name: JIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotstar APK

This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.

Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.

Android 21 (API level 35) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.

Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.

All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.