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Edavela Babu, a prominent Malayalam actor and former general secretary of AMMA, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with a sexual assault case. He was granted bail by the Ernakulam principal sessions court but will be released after completing necessary procedures. This arrest follows multiple FIRs against high-profile figures in the Malayalam film industry, stemming from allegations of sexual harassment that surfaced after the release of the Justice K Hema Committee report. The report, which highlighted systemic exploitation and control by a select group of powerful men in the industry, led to the formation of the SIT to further investigate these issues.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal addressed the #MeToo allegations rocking the film industry, emphasizing the need for investigations while urging against a blanket condemnation of the entire industry. He also highlighted the ongoing investigation into issues faced by junior artists and the welcoming of the Hema Committee report.

Following the release of the Hema Committee report, exposing sexual harassment and discrimination in the Malayalam film industry, actress Sonia Malhar has come forward with her own disturbing experiences. The government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to address the issue, while the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has seen resignations in response to the allegations.

The Malayalam film industry is facing a reckoning after the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which revealed widespread sexual harassment and a culture of power dynamics. Leading actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has called for stringent action against those found guilty and a safer environment for women in the industry.

Malayalam film actor Siddique has filed a police complaint against actress Revathy Sampath after she accused him of sexual harassment. Sampath alleges that Siddique sexually abused her both physically and mentally when she was 21 years old, claiming the incident occurred during a film discussion. Siddique has denied the allegations and resigned from his position as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).