On July 25, 2025, the Indian government ordered the ban of 25 OTT platforms and websites, including Ullu, ALTT (formerly ALTBalaji), Desiflix, and Big Shots, citing violations of IT laws and obscenity statutes . This marked a major crackdown on what authorities described as “soft‑porn content” disguised as erotic web series.
Complete List 25 OTT Platforms
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) directed ISPs to block access to the following services in India:
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ALTT (ALTBalaji)
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ULLU
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Big Shots App
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Desiflix
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Boomex
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Navarasa Lite
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Gulab App
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Kangan App
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Bull App
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Jalva App
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Wow Entertainment
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Look Entertainment
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Hitprime
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Feneo
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ShowX
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Sol Talkies
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Adda TV
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HotX VIP
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Hulchul App
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MoodX
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NeonX VIP
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Fugi
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Mojflix
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Triflicks
Why They Were Banned
The platforms were deemed to violate multiple laws:
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Section 67 & 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 – prohibiting transmission of obscene content
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Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – penalizing obscene acts in public view
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Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 – banning indecent portrayal of women
Authorities noted many platforms ignored prior warnings and continued publishing sexually explicit content even after removals.
Earlier, in March 2024, the government had banned 18 similar OTT platforms, their websites and apps, and suspended associated social media accounts for the same reasons
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Complete List 25 OTT Platforms| Impact & Implications
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Access Restriction: ISPs were directed to block these services across India.
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Legal Liability: Platforms failing to act on notifications lose intermediary legal protections under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act
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Public Concern: National bodies like the NCW and NCPCR heavily criticized the content and demanded tighter regulations
What This Means for OTT Industry
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Stricter regulatory oversight and fast-track guidelines for OTT content.
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Pressure on platforms to self‑regulate and improve moderation.
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Heightened scrutiny from content watchdogs and government agencies
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This July 25, 2025 ban marks a pivotal step in India’s digital content regulation. By blocking 25 platforms for streaming soft‑porn and obscene content, authorities reinforced the importance of ethical standards in the OTT space while reaffirming legal boundaries.