The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) held its General Body Meeting on Sunday in Kochi, where a key update stirred the industry. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who previously served as the President of AMMA, has officially announced that he will not contest the upcoming elections if they are held to fill vacant positions.
According to a report by Asianet, the ad-hoc committee within AMMA was trying to reinstate Mohanlal as President without formal elections. However, the actor made it clear that if elections are necessary to fill the roles, he will step aside.
Mohanlal’s Stand: ‘No Elections, No Role’
During the meeting in Kochi, Mohanlal reportedly stated that he is not interested in contesting if voting is held to fill leadership positions. This comes after the previous General Body Meeting on May 31, where the ad-hoc committee had urged him to continue as President.
Interestingly, under Mohanlal’s leadership, an ad-hoc body was formed to oversee AMMA’s operations following a leadership vacuum. Despite his clear statement, it is speculated that no elections might be conducted at all, and the existing committee could continue functioning without formal voting, with Mohanlal possibly staying on as an unofficial leader.
Why Mohanlal Had Resigned Last Year
In August 2024, Mohanlal stepped down from the President’s post following the release of a revised Hema Committee report, which exposed rampant harassment in the Malayalam film industry. His resignation led to the dissolution of the governing body, and the formation of the current ad-hoc team.
Hema Committee Report: The Catalyst for Change
The Hema Committee report, which was originally submitted several years ago, was finally revised and made public last year. The findings were shocking, highlighting how women and vulnerable members of the film fraternity suffered from sexual, mental, and physical exploitation.
Earlier this month, actress Parvathy Thiruvothu criticized the Kerala government for not taking any concrete steps toward implementing safety policies in the industry. She questioned the delay and said, “It’s been five and a half years since the report was submitted. Are we not ready to address the core issues yet?”
