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79th Independence Day: Jio Hotstar's initiative 'Operation Tiranga' to give free access to its content on August 15- From Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' to Prabhas' 'Salaar'
Ahead of the 79th Independence Day, the OTT platform Jio Hotstar has launched an initiative called Operation Tiranga: Tiranga Ek, Kahaniyaan Anek. Through this initiative that they shared on their official Instagram page, viewers will be able to stream through the content and access it free of cost.
The titles that are streaming on the platform include Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2, Prabhas' 'Salaar', Kajol's 'Sarzameen', and Kay Kay Menon's 'Special Ops.' Here's the official announcement by Jio Hotstar.
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The caption of the post read- 'This independence day, salute the heroes, the missions and the motherland
#OperationTiranga proudly streaming on #JioHotstar.'
One user wrote- 'Unbroken Success: #Salaar Sets Record with 500+ Days of Trending on Hotstar.'
As part of the campaign, the platform will be extending full-day free access to its entire content library on August 15, emphasising its commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible brand across all parts of India.
Minakshi Achan, Head – Brand & Creative, JioStar, said, 'JioHotstar has always believed in unlocking infinite possibilities through storytelling by giving viewers the freedom to choose what they watch, when they watch, and how they engage with it. Operation Tiranga celebrates the spirit of Independence Day and removes all barriers to access, allowing every viewer to discover stories that reflect the courage, resilience, and identity of the nation.'
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