The Malayalam film industry is facing a significant scandal following the release of the Justice K Hema Committee report, with multiple allegations of sexual abuse surfacing against prominent figures. Filmmaker Ranjith has been charged under IPC Section 354 for allegedly assaulting a Bengali actress in 2009, while actress Minu Muneer has accused actors M. Mukesh, Jayasurya, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Idavela Babu of abuse dating back to 2013. Additionally, junior artist allegations against actor Baburaj have emerged, claiming he sexually assaulted her under the pretense of discussing a film role. Baburaj has denied the allegations, attributing them to industry politics. The scandal has led to public protests and calls for resignations, further shaking the industry's cultural landscape.