For the first time, the Kerala High Court will review the uncensored Hema Committee Report on Tuesday, which could expose deep-rooted issues of misconduct and exploitation in the Malayalam film industry.
Formed in 2017 to investigate the treatment of women in the industry, the Hema Committee’s findings were previously kept under wraps, with only a censored version available. The court’s decision to examine the full report could lead to a fresh wave of investigations and reforms.
The move comes after growing demands for transparency from both women’s rights activists and industry insiders, who have long pushed for action based on the report’s findings. This court review is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the future of gender equality and safety in Kerala’s entertainment sector.
