Lionsgate Play Selects NAGRAVISION to Protect Streaming Service

In a strategic move to safeguard its premium content, Lionsgate Play Asia has selected NAGRA Multi-DRM from NAGRAVISION, a Kudelski Group company, to protect its OTT platform. The announcement, made on August 18, 2026, underscores the growing importance of robust content security in India's rapidly expanding streaming market.

Lionsgate Play, which reaches over 40 million viewers in India, offers a diverse catalog of premium Hollywood titles and acclaimed global and regional stories. As competition intensifies, protecting this content library is critical to maintaining subscriber trust and revenue. NAGRA Multi-DRM, a core solution within the NAGRA Venturi ecosystem, provides studio-grade content protection across devices while offering flexibility to adapt to evolving piracy threats.

The partnership addresses a significant challenge in the industry: piracy. India is one of the most dynamic markets for content security, with sophisticated piracy operations threatening premium content and subscriber revenue. NAGRA Multi-DRM reduces exposure to illegal distribution, simplifies compliance with studio requirements, and accelerates subscriber growth. By integrating NAGRA Venturi, Lionsgate Play can access additional security technologies to create a unified, intelligence-led approach to identify and respond to emerging threats.

Rohit Jain, Founder at Lionsgate Play Asia, emphasized the importance of this collaboration: "Protecting the premium stories and entertainment we bring to our subscribers is fundamental to our growth as an OTT platform. Partnering with NAGRAVISION gives us a scalable, future-ready solution that not only safeguards our content across devices but also gives us the flexibility to evolve as piracy tactics continue to change."

Morten Solbakken, Executive Vice President and COO of NAGRAVISION, highlighted the strategic value: "Lionsgate Play is a premium service with a strong and growing audience in India. By deploying NAGRA Multi-DRM and gaining access to the broader NAGRA Venturi capabilities, Lionsgate Play is taking a strategic approach to content security that helps protect premium content, preserve revenue, strengthen studio and distribution partnerships, and support long-term growth."

For the streaming industry, this partnership illustrates a shift from security as a mere defense mechanism to a value driver. By leveraging advanced DRM solutions, platforms can not only protect their assets but also build a foundation for intelligence-driven security that informs business decisions. This move by Lionsgate Play signals a commitment to sustainable growth in a competitive landscape, ensuring that subscribers continue to enjoy a seamless viewing experience while content remains secure.

As the streaming market in India evolves, collaborations like this will likely become more common, as providers recognize that robust content protection is essential for long-term success. NAGRAVISION's continued expansion in high-growth markets highlights the growing demand for sophisticated security solutions tailored to the unique challenges of digital content distribution.