Here are the List of OTT Platforms Banned by Indian Government. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has ordered internet service providers to block public access to the apps and websites of ULLU, ALTBalaji, and 23 other OTT platforms for displaying obscene, sexual, and pornographic content. The ban was enacted on July 23. These platforms were accused of frequent nudity and lengthy, explicit sexual and pornographic content lacking any storyline. The Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), a self-regulatory body regulated by a former judge of the Supreme Court of India, described the content as “distasteful and bizarre.”
List of OTT Platforms Banned by Indian Government
1. ALTT (formerly ALTBalaji)
2. ULLU
3. Big Shots App
4. Desiflix
5. Boomex
6. Navarasa Lite
7. Gulab App
8. Kangan App
9. Bull App
10. Jalva App
11. Wow Entertainment
12. Look Entertainment
13. Hitprime
14. Feneo
15. ShowX
16. Sol Talkies
17. Adda TV
18. HotX VIP
19. Hulchul App
20. MoodX
21. NeonX VIP
22. Fugi
23. Mojflix
24. Triflicks
25. ShowHit
Why These Platforms Were Targeted?
The ban was directed under several legal provisions, including Sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act, 2000; Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code; Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
History of Warnings
This is not the first time action has been taken against these platforms. In September 2024, the MIB warned all 25 platforms about violations and ordered them to make corrections. The series “House Arrest” was removed in May 2025 by ULLU after intervention by the ministry. ULLU was also sanctioned for repeatedly re-uploading unedited versions after a certain period.
About ULLU and ALTBalaji
ALTBalaji, a subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms, is promoted and directed by Ekta and Shobha Kapoor. It has hosted adult shows like “Gandi Baat” and “XXX.” ULLU, founded in December 2018, is owned by Vibhu Agarwal. It has been flagged multiple times by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for content deemed unsuitable for minors.
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