Malayalam film industry News

Actors Sreenath Bhasi and Prayaga Martin were named in a police report involving gangster Om Prakash, who was arrested for drug possession at a hotel party.

CPI-M legislator and actor Mukesh was arrested after three hours of questioning by the SIT regarding sexual abuse allegations from a former actress, but was later released on bail.

The Kerala High Court rebuked the state government for failing to act on the 2019 Justice K Hema Committee report on sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry.

Actor Sanjjanaa Galrani meets Karnataka CM and requests set up of women's committee in Kannada film industry.

Rima Kallingal has sued playback singer Suchitra for defamation over false claims about a drug party at her residence.

The NCW has expressed concern over the 'incomplete' Hema Committee report, highlighting serious issues of harassment and exploitation in the Malayalam film industry.

Mollywood MeToo Aftermath: Kerala Police said that the Special Investigation Team held a meeting at the police headquarters on Tuesday.

Sexual Harassment Case: Mukesh alleged that Minu Muneer had previously sought financial assistance and attempted to blackmail him. 

MOLLYWOOD UNDER SCANNER: The 235-page report, published after redacting the names of witnesses and the accused, noted that the Malayalam film industry is controlled by about 10 to 15 male producers, directors, and actors who dominate and exert control over the industry.

Justice Hema Committee Report: The 235-page report, published after redacting the names of witnesses and the accused, notes that the Malayalam film industry is controlled by about 10 to 15 male producers, directors, and actors who dominate and exert control over the industry.

Ace Malayalam filmmaker M Mohan passed away at 76 Mohan breathed his last at a private hospital in Kochi on Tuesday He had done around 25 Malayalam films, most of which were received well at the box office

A more well-known actress from the 1990s also came forward on Monday with allegations of misconduct from years ago against a noted filmmaker. 

The Justice Hema Committee report, which was released on August 19, has revealed systemic issues within the Malayalam film industry, particularly concerning the mistreatment of women.

The Justice Hema Committee report, which was released on August 19, has revealed systemic issues within the Malayalam film industry, particularly concerning the mistreatment of women.

The disclosure of the Hema Committee report, which highlights numerous sexual abuse cases within the Malayalam film industry, has encouraged many female professionals to publicly disclose the harassment.

The Hema Committee's 289-page report's opening reads: "The sky is full of mysteries; with the twinkling stars and the beautiful moon. But, scientific investigation revealed that stars do not twinkle nor does the moon look beautiful. The study, therefore, cautions: 'Do not trust what you see, even salt looks like sugar'."

The producers association of Kerala has recently said that two young actors were reportedly using drugs on a regular basis and many other stars were also involved in this.

Poovachal Khader was undergoing COVID-19 treatment Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the death of Khader and described it as a huge loss to the social milieu of the state

Malayalam actor P Balachandran dies The noted personality died at his residence in Vaikom He was a trained theatre artist and acted in several films

Around seven Malayalam films which were all set to hit the screens, during Easter and the Ramzan period and about 26 films are stuck in various stages of production.