The Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative mandating all actors and crew members to sign a “No-Drug Affidavit” before starting work on a film. Effective from June 26—coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking—this legally binding clause will be part of remuneration contracts. The affidavit includes a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Police are set to close the final 14 cases registered on the basis of the Hema Committee report, following a lack of interest from key witnesses to pursue legal action. The committee, formed to investigate issues within the Malayalam film industry, had triggered a wave of testimonies and complaints, many of them Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for the Malayalam film industry, the Kerala Film Chamber has officially withdrawn its proposed strike after successful discussions with government representatives. The decision came after a crucial meeting where key industry concerns were addressed. Film Chamber officials confirmed that the government has assured necessary interventions to resolve ongoing challenges. With Read More…
Kerala’s film industry is on the brink of disruption as several film organisations have called for a statewide cinema strike, halting film production and screenings. The protest stems from wage disputes, revenue-sharing conflicts, and alleged unfair practices in the industry, creating a tense standoff between various stakeholders. However, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) Read More…
New Delhi: Actor Siddique has secured anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court in a rape case filed by a young actress, marking a significant development in this contentious legal battle. A bench led by Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma granted bail under strict conditions, including full cooperation with the investigation and surrendering Read More…
By Our Legal Correspondent Kochi: A special Division Bench of the High Court of Kerala directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the complaints of sexual harassment and sexual assaults in Malayalam film industry to conduct an investigation into the alleged rampant use of alcohol/drugs in film shooting sets and other connected workplaces. The Bench Read More…
Minu Muneer alleges harassment by Mukesh, Jayasurya, and others. A wave of shock has rippled through the Malayalam film industry as actor Minu Muneer accused prominent stars M Mukesh, Jayasurya, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Idavela Babu of sexual harassment and abuse. Her allegations come amidst an ongoing investigation into similar misconduct within the industry, following shocking Read More…