Currently, HBO Max does not have a direct-to-consumer presence in India. But it seems that the company has set out to enter India. WarnerMedia recently announced that it has appointed Disney veteran Amit Malhotra as general manager for HBO Max in Southeast Asia and India. Malhotra is now responsible for a "possible future release" in India, according to WarnerMedia's announcement. Malhotra is currently responsible for HBO Go, which is currently available in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. WarnerMedia announces that the HBO Go service will be upgraded to HBO Max in these territories.
(Image credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.com) Malhotra Malhotra was associated with Disney for 17 years prior and most recently was Disney+'s Southeast Asia Regional Manager and helped launch Disney+'s streaming services, Disney+ Hotstar and Hotstar. And with him on board, Disney's rival Warner Media is "exploring possible opportunities" and a "possible future release in India." Speaking at the occasion, Malhotra said: “I am delighted to be part of the incredible team at WarnerMedia in Asia as we consider bringing HBO Max to this region. Warner Media brands, including DC Universe, HBO and Cartoon Network, are extremely popular with fans and passionate audiences in this region. With a focus on consumers, our goal will be to bring all of these brands and content together into one exciting new world-class streaming experience as we move into the future with HBO Max. " Johannes Larcher, Director of HBO Max International, commented: “With our next launch in Latin America on June 29 and our plans for Europe on the horizon, we turn our gaze to Asia, where we have an incredible opportunity. Millions of new people. fans who are just as excited to stream as our audience in the United States. Expanded content offering and experience on the platform." HBO Max launched in the United States last year in May and has since garnered 40,6 million paying subscribers. WarnerMedia has expanded the service that began with 39 territories in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year, the company upgraded its European streaming services to HBO Max.