AMMA crisis: Shwetha Menon defends her AMMA presidency, claims support from superstars
Shwetha Menon is defending her presidency of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) following allegations of communal polarization and corporate-political influence. She claims support from industry superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal while dismissing critics as a small group attempting to hijack the organization.
Why it matters
The internal conflict within a major regional film body reflects broader tensions regarding governance, gender, and power dynamics in the Indian entertainment industry.
Barely hours after colleagues in the film industry and members of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) levelled serious allegations against her, including communal polarisation and a corporate-political nexus on Saturday , Shwetha Menon sought to put up a brave front, claiming that her decision to remain as AMMA president has the backing of superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal.
The report balances the subject's defense with the mention of specific allegations from colleagues, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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