BookMyShow restricts film reviews amid ongoing court-ordered blocks
Ticketing platform BookMyShow has disabled ratings and reviews for a new Telugu film, marking at least the 15th such instance since late 2025.
BookMyShow has restricted user interaction for the Telugu film Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47, preventing viewers from posting ratings or reviews. The platform cites court orders for the measure, displaying a notice that directs users to status updates instead of critical feedback. This is the 15th film to face such restrictions since December 2025, according to tracking data from MediaNama.
While BookMyShow states that its actions are mandatory responses to legal directives, the underlying court orders remain largely inaccessible to the public. The lack of transparency has fueled speculation regarding the influence of reputation management firms, which reportedly help producers secure injunctions against critical videos and negative audience sentiment.
The industry faces a tug-of-war between content creators and distributors. While producers claim that blocking reviews prevents organized smear campaigns, legal experts and previous court rulings in India have highlighted the risks these blocks pose to freedom of speech. BookMyShow maintains it is a neutral intermediary, denying allegations of facilitating paid or manipulated ratings.