In a strategic move to fortify its streaming platform against rising piracy threats, Lionsgate Play Asia has selected NAGRA Multi-DRM, a core solution within the NAGRA Venturi ecosystem, to protect its premium content catalogue. The announcement, made jointly by NAGRAVISION and Lionsgate Play, underscores the growing importance of robust content security in India's fiercely competitive streaming landscape.
As competition intensifies, Lionsgate Play has differentiated itself through a mix of premium Hollywood titles and acclaimed global and regional stories, building a loyal subscriber base. To safeguard this growing library, the platform will leverage NAGRA Multi-DRM to deliver studio-grade content protection across its OTT service. This solution not only reduces exposure to illegal distribution but also simplifies compliance with studio requirements, accelerating subscriber growth. Moreover, the broader NAGRA Venturi ecosystem offers Lionsgate Play a path to integrate additional security technologies, creating a unified, intelligence-led approach to identify and respond to emerging piracy threats.
Rohit Jain, Founder at Lionsgate Play Asia, emphasized the importance of this partnership: "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. NAGRA Multi-DRM, backed by the NAGRA Venturi ecosystem, provides the long-term foundation we need to protect our content, strengthen trust with our subscribers, and deliver a seamless viewing experience."
India remains one of the most dynamic markets for content security, with increasingly sophisticated piracy operations threatening premium content, subscriber revenue, and platform growth. NAGRA Multi-DRM is proven to deliver security that protects revenue and enables growth through scalable protection across devices and platforms. For Lionsgate Play, it will help identify and mitigate illegal distribution earlier in the value chain while strengthening control over content usage, as part of a wider approach to protect brand value, preserve audience trust, and make more informed security decisions.
Morten Solbakken, Executive Vice President and COO of NAGRAVISION, commented: "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. This partnership also underscores NAGRAVISION's continued expansion in high-growth streaming markets and its commitment to helping content owners and service providers turn security into a value driver, not just a line of defense."
The NAGRA Venturi ecosystem, recently launched, represents a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to address modern piracy challenges. By integrating NAGRA Multi-DRM, Lionsgate Play can now benefit from a flexible, scalable security foundation that can evolve with the threat landscape. The solution is expected to help the platform maintain studio-grade security standards, which is crucial for sustaining partnerships with content providers and ensuring the long-term viability of its streaming service.
For more information about NAGRA Multi-DRM and the NAGRA Venturi ecosystem, interested parties can click here or meet with NAGRAVISION at booth 1.C81 at the IBC show in Amsterdam from September 11-14, 2026.
