Vootserial

Although Voot has since been folded into JioCinema (as of the 2024 merger), the legacy of "Voot Serials" continues to influence what Indian audiences watch today. Initially, Voot was simply a catch-up TV app. If you missed an episode of Bigg Boss (Hindi) or The Kapil Sharma Show , you went to Voot. But as the OTT war heated up with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video dominating the premium space, Voot realized it needed its own identity. Enter Voot Select (the premium subscription tier) and the birth of the "Voot Serial"—a format designed specifically for binge-watching.

They also pushed TV stars (like Barun Sobti, Sakshi Tanwar, and Divyanka Tripathi) to experiment with negative or complex roles—something daily soaps would never allow. While the pink and white logo of Voot has faded away, the Voot Serial has not died. It has evolved. The gritty cinematography, the focus on regional stories, and the "short season" format are now standard across JioCinema. vootserial

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Indian OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms, the name Voot holds a special place. Before the JioCinema merger and the mass exodus of content, Voot was the digital home for Viacom18’s massive television catalog. However, the term "Voot Serial" evolved beyond just reruns of TV shows. It became synonymous with bold, edgy, and high-quality digital originals that bridged the gap between traditional soap operas and modern web series. Although Voot has since been folded into JioCinema