AMMA Crisis Deepens: Actors Accuse President Shwetha Menon of Saffronisation, Political Interference

The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) faces internal turmoil as actors accuse president Shwetha Menon and the outgoing committee of attempting to 'saffronise' the organisation and pursue political and corporate interests. A press conference by actors Ansiba Hassan, Maala Parvathy, and Usha Haseena alleged religious and political interference, with Maala claiming Shwetha warned her against supporting Ansiba. Ansiba and Usha accused the outgoing leadership of targeting and isolating them for questioning decisions and raising objections. The Ernakulam Munsiff Court stayed the functioning of an ad hoc committee formed after Shwetha's resignation, with actor Ramesh Pisharody stepping down as convenor.