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Ekta Kapoor distances herself from Altt after Centre bans OTT app for obscene content
MUMBAI: Ekta Kapoor on Saturday issued a sharp clarification, asserting she has no links with Altt—the OTT platform recently blacklisted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for streaming “obscene and vulgar content.”
The Centre earlier this week banned 25 websites and apps, including Altt, Ullu, Desiflix and Big Shots, citing repeated violations of The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, Section 67 of the IT Act, and Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code. The ministry said the banned platforms hosted content with “sexual innuendos” and “long portions of sexually explicit scenes involving nudity,” crossing the threshold into pornographic territory.
In a detailed statement, Kapoor clarified that although she runs Balaji Telefilms, she has had no role at Altt since June 2021. “Contrary to reports, I am not associated in any capacity whatsoever with Altt I stepped down from any involvement over three years ago,” she stated.
She further added that Altt is now operated by Balaji Telefilms Ltd, following the merger of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd.—earlier its wholly owned subsidiary—approved by the National Company Law Tribunal. The merger officially came into effect on 20 June 2025.
“Balaji Telefilms Ltd, listed on the BSE and NSE, is a professionally managed media company and fully compliant with all applicable laws. It continues to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance,” the statement read.
Kapoor’s comments come amid a media frenzy linking her to the now-banned Altt. “Any insinuation contrary to the above facts is strongly denied. The media is requested to report accurately,” she concluded.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
