#Kerala Film Producers Association expels Sandra Thomas for violating norms

Sandra had earlier come out against the association in connection with the release of the Justice #HemaCommitteeReport.
https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/kerala-film-producers-association-expelles-sandra-thomas-for-violating-norms/

#HemaCommitteeReport fallout: #Kerala police register two cases

The two cases have now been transferred to the SIT (Special Investigation Team) constituted by the Kerala police.
https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/hema-committee-report-fallout-kerala-police-register-two-cases/

#HemaCommitteeReport: #Kerala police SIT to pursue legal action in over 20 serious allegations

The SIT is also preparing to file cases under the POCSO Act for revelations that fall within its scope, without requiring the victims to re-record their statements.
https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/hema-committee-report-kerala-police-sit-to-pursue-legal-action-in-over-20-serious-allegations/

#AjayanteRandamMoshanam and #KishkindhaKaandam emerge victorious this #Onam

The success of these films comes at a time when #Malayalam cinema is reeling under the aftereffects of the Justice #HemaCommitteeReport.
https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/ajayante-randam-moshanam-and-kishkindha-kaandam-emerge-victorious-this-onam/

#HemaCommitteeReport: Women in Cinema Collective writes to #Kerala CM expressing concern over the privacy of survivors amid media trials

This follows a Malayalam news channel airing survivors' testimonials.
https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/hema-committee-report-wcc-writes-to-kerala-cm-expressing-concern-over-privacy-of-survivors-amid-media-trials/

FEFKA general secretary B Unnikrishnan raps Justice #HemaCommitteeReport for not consulting organisations other than WCC

He also resigned from the film policy panel, after director Vinayan accused him of adopting unethical practices.
https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/fefka-general-secretary-b-unnikrishnan-raps-justice-hema-committee-for-not-consulting-organisations-other-than-wcc/

#MeToo movement & its likely impact on #Onam releases & #Mollywood

Industry insiders believe this year's Onam releases generated less buzz due to #Malayalam cinema's "dented image" following Justice #HemaCommitteeReport.

Arjun Ramachandran reports
https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/metoo-movement-and-its-likely-impact-on-onam-releases-and-mollywood/

#QuickCuts: Why is the Kannada film industry quiet over women's safety?

The #HemaCommitteeReport is causing a ripple effect in #Malayalam, #Tamil & #Telugu film industries but the #Kannada film industry and its stars are awfully quiet. Why?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GuwjjBNNiaM