Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Bans 25 OTT Platforms Including ULLU, ALTT, Over Explicit Content
The Indian government has blocked 25 websites and apps, like ULLU and ALTT, that were showing adult content.
They were banned because they broke the rules about what can be shown online.
The government told internet providers to stop people from accessing these platforms.
One of the platforms, ULLU, was planning to raise money through a stock market offering, but the ban might cause problems for their plans.
The ban is connected to laws about online content and ethics.
Indian government banned 25 OTT platforms for promoting sexually explicit content.
Banned platforms include ULLU and ALTT, along with other websites and apps.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting cited violations of IT rules and the Digital Media Ethics Code.
Ullu Digital's IPO, planned for Rs 135-150 crore, faces uncertainty due to the ban.
ALTT (formerly ALTBalaji) has faced previous controversies related to its adult-themed content.
- Who
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- What
- The Indian government banned 25 OTT platforms.
- When
- Ordered in recent days.
- Where
- India
- Why
- For promoting sexually explicit and objectionable content, violating IT rules.
Government/Regulatory View
OTT Platform View (Implied)
Protecting the Public
Government/Regulatory View
The government's duty is to uphold public morality.
OTT Platform View (Implied)
This action safeguards youth and vulnerable populations.
- Banned Platforms
- ULLU, ALTT, Desiflix, and others
- Reason for Ban
- Promoting sexually explicit content
- Legal Basis
- IT Act, 2000 and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules, 2021
- Ullu's IPO
- Rs 135-150 crore, may be delayed or derailed.
- ALTT Past Issues
- Controversies over provocative content, POCSO Act.
Sources
List of 25 apps and websites banned for sexually explicit content: ULLU, ALTT, Gulab App, Desiflix
Government of india 25 OTT platforms banned including Ullu, ALTT : सरकार ने अश्लील कंटेंट पर लगाई लगाम, ULLU और ALTT समेत कई ओटीटी एप हुए बैन
Govt ban puts Ullu Digital’s Rs 150 cr IPO in jeopardy