Actor Siddique and Filmmaker Ranjith Resign from AMMA and Kerala Chalachitra Academy Amid Misconduct Allegations
Resignations Follow Public Release of Hema Committee Report Exposing Issues in Malayalam Film Industry
BNH BUREAU
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Actor Siddique and filmmaker Ranjith have stepped down from their respective positions—Siddique from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) and Ranjith from the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy—following serious allegations of misconduct.
The resignations come in the wake of the Hema Committee Report's public release on August 19, which shed light on pervasive issues within the Malayalam film industry, particularly concerning the treatment of women. The report, initially submitted to the Kerala government five years ago, has now gained renewed attention as it echoes the broader societal outrage against sexual violence, further fueled by recent high-profile cases such as the tragic rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata.
The report's revelations have struck a chord with many, highlighting systemic problems that resonate with numerous women within the industry. Both Siddique and Ranjith's resignations are seen as direct consequences of the scrutiny and criticism prompted by the report, which underscores a critical moment of reckoning for the Malayalam film industry.
