AMMA executive committee resigns

In a dramatic turn of events, Mohanlal and the entire 17-member executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) resigned amid a surge of sexual misconduct allegations within the Malayalam film industry, following the release of the Hema Committee report. The resignation was prompted by growing dissent over AMMA's handling of these allegations and the need for moral accountability, as indicated by the committee's statement. Notably, actor Siddique has faced serious accusations of sexual assault, which contributed to the crisis. The association plans to hold a general body meeting within two months to elect a new governing body, while the current committee will continue in an interim capacity. This upheaval comes as a special police team has been formed to investigate the reported abuses faced by women in the industry, highlighting a growing demand for accountability and reform within Malayalam cinema.