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Suchitra claimed that raids were conducted in WCC member Rima Kallingal’s house, and it used to be a haven of sorts for “using drugs in parties.

Although Sheela personally has not experienced harassment, she did not dismiss the traumatic experiences shared by many survivors recently.

Charmila had recently alleged that as many as 28 people have tried to misbehave with her in her career. While she chose not to name most of these persons, she pointed fingers at Hariharan.

The same people who once supported Dileep, alleged to have masterminded the 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case, are now facing heat over harassment accusations.

The FIR has been registered against producers Sophia Paul and James Paul, who bankrolled the 2023 actioner RDX: Robert Dony Xavier directed by Nahas Hidayath.

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra announced her decision citing the recent turmoil in her life and the intense media scrutiny surrounding the allegations as reasons for her break.

B Unnikrishnan, film director and the general secretary of FEFKA, revealed that Mammootty has been suggesting turning AMMA into a trade union, moving beyond its current role.

In a lengthy post on social media, Mammootty stated that he was waiting for the official statement of AMMA to come first before responding himself. He also flayed the allegations that a power group was prevalent in Malayalam cinema.

In response to the police booking a case of sexual misconduct, Jayasurya, who is currently in the US, released a statement explaining his side of the story.

Filmmaker Anand Ekarshi details the process of filming his multiple National Award-winning Aattam, which he wrote in three months and shot in 26 days. 'It will be beautiful if an official Oscar entry is announced,' he says.

Prithviraj said that he dismissed the assistant director as soon as he learnt about the accusations against him. The AD was accused of raping and blackmailing a junior artiste.

Radikaa spoke about her collaboration with Dileep--accused of sexual assault of a leading female actor--in the light of the Justice Hema Committee report.

Mohanlal spoke about the Hema Committee report for the first time ever since its release on August 19.

Zarin Shihab plays the sole female lead in Aattam—the multiple National Award-winning drama thriller which sharply examines sexual assault and the hypocrisy of men.

Parvathy criticised AMMA executive committee’s recent decision to step down, following several allegations of sexual misconduct against male industry members, calling it a "cowardly" attempt to avoid accountability.

Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu criticises AMMA executive committee members' decision to collectively step down, calling it a "cowardly" attempt to avoid accountability.

While calls for Mukesh's resignation are intensifying, the statements made years ago by his first wife, veteran actor Saritha, have gained widespread attention.

Amid allegations that AMMA's leadership chose to resign as an act of escapism, actors Sarayu and Ananya voiced their disagreement with the decision to dissolve the executive committee.

Khushbu Sundar penned a long note saluting the women who stood their ground. The actress requested men and others to empathise with the victim and not 'shame and blame' her.

Aattam, which bowled over the audience with its nuanced depiction of the aftermath of sexual assault, has been back in the discussion ever since it won the National Award and with the recent revelations of the report.

Mohan was considered one of the iconic filmmakers of Malayalam cinema during its golden era of the 1980s which was marked by the presence of legendary directors.

The Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), which has been championing gender equality within the film industry, emphasised the collective responsibility to build a just future.

Responding to the sexual harassment accusation levelled against him, Mukesh hit back with an accusation of his own saying he was being “blackmailed” by Minu Muneer.