AMMA's First Woman President Shwetha Menon Resigns Amid Internal Turmoil
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) faced another leadership crisis as its first woman president, Shwetha Menon, resigned from the post on Sunday, along with other office-bearers. Menon also announced that she was stepping down as a member of the three-decade-old actors' body.
Menon, who was elected president in August last year, led a 17-member executive committee that took over after the previous committee, headed by Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, was forced to resign in 2024. That resignation followed the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which highlighted issues related to the treatment of women in the Malayalam film industry.
The exact reasons for Menon's resignation have not been officially disclosed, but sources indicate that internal disputes within the association prompted the move. The development marks another chapter of instability for AMMA, which has been navigating challenges related to governance and gender equity.
Shwetha Menon, a well-known actress in Malayalam cinema, was elected as the first woman president in the organisation's history, a move seen as progressive. Her tenure, however, lasted less than a year.
The resignation comes at a time when the Malayalam film industry is still grappling with the fallout of the Hema Committee report, which recommended systemic changes to ensure a safer environment for women. AMMA's leadership changes have been closely watched by industry observers and the public.
