New Delhi, July 7 -- A day after Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj was taken down from streaming platform Zee5, officials from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the film had been released without completing the required certification process, prompting its removal.

According to officials, the issue centred on the film's regulatory status rather than its availability on an over-the-top (OTT) platform. The film, which was earlier titled Panjab 95, has remained mired in controversy for several years over certification disputes with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

An official from the Ministry told ANI, "Satluj did not have the required certification for a theatrical release. Instead of complying with the certifi...