Updated On: 26 July, 2025 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kangana Ranaut reacted to the government's recent move banning 25 OTT apps promoting explicit content. The BJP MP said that the move was much-awaited and now is much-appreciated

Kangana Ranaut
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut reacted to the government's ban on OTT platforms in the country. Talking to the media on Friday, she noted that it is important to see that "the society is not headed toward a complete downfall". The BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, also said that the move was crucial to safeguard the country's young people and was issued in the public interest.
Kangana told IANS, "In order to preserve the overall culture of our country and the future path of our youngsters, and so that our society does not collapse completely, this step was much awaited and is now much appreciated. The action taken against these apps, especially the illegal ones, is highly appreciated."
The government has asked the Internet Service Providers to disable or remove public access to these websites within the country..
According to the media report, "MIB has also intimated to the Director (DS-II), Department of Telecommunications, with a request to facilitate compliance by the ISPs."
Meanwhile, several others, including actor Ravi Kishan, also welcomed the government's decision, saying, "boundaries and limits need to be set." He told ANI, "The government’s decision was important in regards to India’s culture. Licensed and unlicensed OTT platforms have been making soft porn and obscene films. This is indeed a great decision. There is a ‘Laxman Rekha’ for entertainment."