What Hoichoi does

Hoichoi is an on-demand video streaming platform launched in 2017 and operated by SVF Entertainment (Shree Venkatesh Films), a Kolkata-based Bengali media company founded in 1995 by Mahendra Soni and Shrikant Mohta. The platform serves Bengali-speaking audiences worldwide — both within India's Bengali-speaking regions and across the global Bengali diaspora — with a curated library of 600+ Bengali movies spanning classics by Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak through modern blockbusters, plus 150+ original web series anchored by iconic detective franchises such as Byomkesh, Feluda and Eken Babu. Its technology stack is a cloud-based streaming platform deployed across web, native iOS and Android apps, and major connected-TV platforms (Samsung, LG, Mi TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast), with offline downloads, Dolby Atmos audio, parental controls and English/Bengali/Hindi subtitle and dubbing support.

The business runs a dual-revenue, direct-to-consumer model: a premium SVOD subscription tier (US pricing shown at $9.99/month and $79.99/year) accessing the full content catalogue, layered with a free ad-supported tier to widen the funnel. Distribution is primarily owned (hoichoi.tv, mobile apps, smart-TV apps), supplemented by content syndication onto JioHotstar for reach into mainstream India and by the SVF parent for production and IP supply. Customer segments centre on the Bengali diaspora globally, fans of Bengali detective and drama genres, and — through Hindi dubbed originals and subtitling — non-Bengali speakers interested in regional Indian content. The company employs 51-100 people, is privately held under SVF Entertainment, and reports no external institutional investor exposure in the supplied data. the Hoichoi platform crossed ₹100 crore in revenue and reached profitability in FY26, a meaningful shift from a content-investment phase to a self-sustaining phase. Recent strategic emphasis has been on expanding the exclusive originals slate (Choddobeshi, Eken Babu Season 9, Kuheli, Headline, Atonko, Queens, Bibi Payra, Bonolota Express across 2025-2026) and on leveraging an AI partnership with Logline AI for content workflows.

Name

Hoichoi

Legal name

Hoichoi

Website

https://hoichoi.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hoichoi is a privately held, SVF Entertainment-owned Bengali-language on-demand video streaming platform serving the global Bengali diaspora with 600+ movies, 150+ original web series, and a dual SVOD/AVOD revenue model distributed across web, mobile and smart-TV apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD): Premium subscription model offering unlimited access to 600+ Bengali movies and 150+ original web series with features like offline downloads, multiple device streaming, and HD quality video
2. Free Ad-Supported (AVOD): Free content tier supported by advertising, allowing free access to selected movies and shows

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hoichoi is an on-demand video streaming platform dedicated to Bengali entertainment, offering 600+ Bengali movies and 150+ original web series across SVOD (premium subscription) and AVOD (free ad-supported) models. The platform is operated by SVF Entertainment and delivers content via web, mobile apps (iOS/Android), smart TVs, and streaming devices with features including offline downloads, Dolby Atmos audio, multi-language subtitles, and parental controls.

Product overview

Hoichoi is a dedicated Bengali entertainment streaming platform operated by SVF Entertainment, offering a unified platform combining on-demand video streaming with exclusive original content. The platform features 600+ Bengali movies and 150+ original web series as its core offering, supplemented by Hindi dubbed versions of originals, a free ad-supported tier, and premium subscription plans. Content spans detective series (Eken Babu, Byomkesh, Feludar Goyendagiri), thrillers (Mohanagar, Karagar), dramas (Parineeta, Indu), and comedies (Gora, Dupur Thakurpo), with new releases added weekly. The platform supports multi-device streaming across mobile apps (Android/iOS), Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Mi TV), and streaming devices (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast), with offline download capabilities and multilingual subtitle options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hoichoi Streaming Platform On-demand video streaming platform for Bengali entertainment offering 600+ Bengali movies, 150+ original web series, shorts, and documentaries with new content added weekly, available via subscription and free ad-supported tiers.
• Hoichoi Originals Exclusive Bengali original web series library produced by SVF Entertainment spanning detective, thriller, comedy, romance, and drama genres with new content added weekly.
• Hoichoi Bengali Movie Library Extensive collection of 600+ Bengali movies including classics from Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Ritwik Ghatak to modern blockbusters starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev, and Jeet.
• Hoichoi Hindi Dubbed Content Hindi dubbed versions of original shows including Raaz, Charitraheen, Murder in the Hills, and crime dramas, expanding the platform's reach beyond Bengali-speaking audiences.
• Hoichoi Free Ad-Supported Tier Ad-supported free tier offering selected Bengali movies, shows, and mini-series with no subscription required, designed to attract users and upsell to premium subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hoichoi platform became profitable and crossed ₹100 crore revenue in FY26

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SVF Entertainment (Shree Venkatesh Films)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoichoi is owned and operated by SVF Entertainment, a Bengali entertainment company founded in 1995 by Mahendra Soni and Shrikant Mohta. SVF provides content production, distribution, and financial backing for the Hoichoi platform. The platform serves as SVF's streaming arm for delivering Bengali entertainment to global audiences.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zee5: Pan-Indian OTT platform owned by Zee Entertainment with a substantial Bengali content library alongside Hindi and other regional languages. Comparable as a multi-language streaming competitor with Bengali originals that directly overlap with Hoichoi's content categories.
• Eros Now: India-focused OTT platform offering Bollywood and regional Indian language movies and originals, with Bengali content; competes with Hoichoi in the Indian OTT market for subscription share.
• Amazon Prime Video India: Global streaming service with growing regional Indian language content including Bengali originals and movies; competes with Hoichoi on premium subscription tier and Bengali content licensing.
• SonyLIV: Pan-Indian OTT platform from Sony Pictures Networks India offering regional content including Bengali alongside Hindi and other languages, competing for the same Bengali-speaking streaming audience as Hoichoi.
• JioHotstar (Disney+ Hotstar / Reliance): India's largest OTT platform offering multi-language content including Bengali originals and films; distributes SVF/Hoichoi content, making it both a distribution partner and a direct competitor for Bengali subscriber attention and original content investment.
• Netflix India: Global streaming giant actively investing in Bengali originals and films, competing with Hoichoi for top Bengali talent and audience attention; offers broader content depth but at higher price points.

Direct peers

• Addatimes: Bengali-language streaming service offering movies, originals, and short-form content, directly competing with Hoichoi for the same Bengali-speaking audience with a similar SVOD model and original content focus.
• aha (by Arha Media & Broadcasting): India-focused regional-language OTT platform specializing in Telugu and Tamil originals and movies, comparable to Hoichoi as a niche regional-language SVOD targeting a specific linguistic audience with original content production.

Emerging players

• Chaupal: Punjabi and regional-language OTT platform from IN10 Media Network focused on Haryanvi, Punjabi, and Bhojpuri content; comparable to Hoichoi as an emerging regional-language streaming service targeting a specific linguistic market with original content.

Regional players

• Chorki: Bangladeshi OTT platform offering Bengali-language originals and movies targeting Bangladesh and Bengali-speaking diaspora, comparable to Hoichoi as a regional Bengali streamer but focused on Bangladesh-produced content.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/hoichoi.tv

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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