Amala Paul Speaks Out on Disturbing Findings of Hema Committee Report: Shocking Revelations in Malayalam Cinema

Amala Paul recently addressed the disturbing findings of the Justice K Hema Committee report, which highlights sexual harassment and exploitation in the Malayalam film industry. Speaking at a hospital opening, Amala expressed her shock and dismay at the revelations. She praised the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) for their dedication in bringing these issues to light, hoping that justice will prevail for the victims.

Amala Paul said, “The things that emerged from the Hema Committee report are very disturbing and shocking. I hope there will be justice for this. The WCC worked tirelessly with support from the legal system to make this report public.”

Other Actors' Reactions

• Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Samantha took to Instagram to commend the WCC for their efforts and urged the Telangana government to release a similar report on sexual harassment in the Telugu film industry. Her note stated, “We urge the Telangana government to publish the report on sexual harassment to help frame policies for a safer working environment for women.”

• Radhika: In an interview with Thanthi TV, Radhika criticized the Tamil film industry’s response to singer Chinmayi Sripada’s allegations against lyricist Vairamuthu in 2018. She questioned the industry's lack of support for Chinmayi and highlighted the difficulties women face in speaking out.

• Parvathy Thiruvothu: Parvathy criticized Mohanlal’s resignation from AMMA as “cowardly,” expressing disappointment that he did not address the report's findings directly. She said, “It’s cowardly to step away from a position of accountability.”

Mohanlal's Statement

Mohanlal, who had resigned as president of AMMA following the report, finally commented on the findings. He stated, “Wrongdoers should be punished if evidence is found against them. Releasing the Hema Committee report was a good decision by the government,” emphasizing that he is not part of any “power groups” in the industry.

This report has sparked widespread discussion and calls for accountability across the Indian film industry.