Aug 10 , 2024

9 Films that are banned in India but available on OTT

By True Scoop

Fifty Shades of Grey was banned by CBFC and was never released in theaters but it is available for streaming on Netflix in India.

The Da Vinci Code was banned in multiple states in India including Goa, Punjab, etc for anti-Christian themes but can be watched on Netflix.

Streaming on Zee5 & Prime Video, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo never made it to Indian theaters due to CBFC's demand to cut certain scenes.

Robert De Niro starrer Dirty Grandpa was banned from release in theaters in India but can be streamed on Netflix.

Streaming on Prime Video, Blue Jasmine faced a ban in India because the director refused to include a mandatory anti-smoking disclaimer.

I Spit On Your Grave directed by Meir Zarchi was banned in India and several other countries, including the UK, Canada, China, and Australia.

Streaming on Disney Plus, Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom was released in 1984 was banned in India due to a ritualistic human sacrifice scene.

Dev Patel’s Monkey Man failed to get approved by the CBFC for reasons that are not known. It was slated to be released on Jio Cinema.

Available on Jio Cinema, Magic Mike XXL is based on the life of a male stripper and was banned by CBFC saying that it had ‘sexual energy on display’.

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