Amazon Prime Video India to Show Ads from June 17 and How to Watch Ad Free

What you need to Know

• Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads in India from June 17, 2025.

• Amazon promises fewer ads than TV channels and other OTT platforms.

• The ad-free plan costs ₹129/month or ₹699/year.

• The change aims to help Amazon invest more in content creation.

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Amazon Prime Video, which never had ads in its content for Indian viewers during its existence, is all geared up to place ads in its content from June 17, 2025. This huge change is made as a part of Amazon's move to spend more on creating and building content library. Everything you need to know about the change and how you can have an ad-free experience on Prime Video in India is here:.

Prime Video to Include Ads in India from June 17

Amazon has officially begun informing its Prime members through email of a major change in its Prime Video service. Starting June 17, films and television shows on Amazon Prime Video in India will begin showing limited ads.

“This change will help us continue investing in compelling content and increase that investment over time,” said Amazon in its email.

Though the exact number of ads per video hasn't been made public, Amazon promises to have it fewer than what appears on regular TV channels and even other streaming services.

Key Point: This update will not impact your existing Prime membership pricing or additional benefits. You don't have to do anything to keep watching, but if you prefer an ad-free experience, now you have another choice.

Want to Skip Ads?

To preserve the uninterrupted streaming experience, Amazon has launched a new ad-free add-on plan that will be offered in addition to the present Prime subscription.

Below are the pricing details of the Ad-Free Prime Video Add-On:

• ₹129/month

• ₹699/year

✅ The add-on will go on sale beginning June 17, 2025, and subscribers will be able to view movies and shows ad-free.

How Much Will Prime Video Cost With the Ad-Free Add-On?

Duration	Prime Video Plan	Ad-Free Add-On	Total Cost
1 Month	₹299	₹129	₹428
12 Months	₹1,499	₹699	₹2,198

If you're someone who values uninterrupted viewing, this add-on is worth considering.

Prime Membership Plans in India (2025)

Amazon offers a variety of Prime plans tailored for different users:

• 1 Month: ₹299

• 3 Months: ₹599

• 12 Months (Full Prime): ₹1,499

• 12 Months (Lite – Shopping Edition): ₹799

• 12 Months (Prime Shopping Edition): ₹399 (includes free delivery and deals)

This step brings Amazon Prime Video India in line with its international streaming model. Although ads may be a hassle, the new optional ad-free add-on guarantees users the ability to select the experience they want.

Whether you remain with the basic Prime plan or opt for the ad-free version, Amazon still provides a versatile set of choices for entertainment enthusiasts in India.

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