Hyderabad: The recent release of Netflix's IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has ignited a considerable stir over the identity of the hijackers. Adding to the controversy, Bollywood actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has publicly criticised the lack of content regulation on OTT platforms. In her social media post, Ranaut argued that such platforms allow extreme violence and distortions of historical events, while nationalist viewpoints are often censored.
Taking to X, the Queen actor expressed her frustration with what she perceives as unjust restrictions on content that reflects national integrity. Responding to an X post, she wrote: "Law of the land is that one can show unimaginable amount of violence and nudity on OTT platforms without any consequence or censorship; one can even distort real-life events to suit their politically motivated sinister motives. There is all the freedom for communists or leftists across the world for such anti-national expressions, but as a nationalist no OTT platform allows us to make films that revolve around the integrity and unity of Bharat (sic)."
Ranaut's reaction comes at a time when she is awaiting the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certification for her highly-awaited film Emergency. Earlier, the actor disclosed that the film had been cleared by the CBFC, however, its certification is currently on hold. The delay in certification has even led to the postponement of the film, which was earlier slated for release on September 6, 2024.