The turmoil within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has intensified as actor and former joint secretary Ansiba Hassan filed a fresh police complaint against executive committee member Tini Tom, accusing him of making communal and derogatory remarks against her in the committee’s official WhatsApp group.
The petition, lodged at Infopark police station, is the second legal action by the actor against her former colleagues on the executive committee. She previously petitioned the Chief Minister, Home Minister, and State Police Chief against AMMA vice-president Lakshmipriya, accusing her of filing a fabricated case at Tripunithura women’s police station. She also named a sub-inspector, who reportedly subjected her to three hours of harassment, in that complaint.
Hassan has already recorded her statement regarding that incident with the Thrikkakara Assistant Commissioner of Police.
Escalating Tensions
Amidst the escalating tensions, Hassan rejected a mandate to appear before the current AMMA leadership. Last week, the association’s president and secretary issued a notice directing her to present evidence supporting her allegations. The leadership noted that the summons was prompted by internal complaints and public statements regarding member conduct and the handling of internal affairs.
Hassan, however, maintained that a fair trial is impossible under the current administration. In her official response, she proposed a three-member independent panel featuring Ramesh Pisharody, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Maala Parvathi. She also demanded that the proceedings be officially recorded to ensure transparency, given that her grievances involve AMMA’s top leadership.
This latest development adds to the ongoing crisis within AMMA, which has seen multiple allegations of misconduct and internal discord in recent months. The association, once considered a unified body for Malayalam cinema artists, now faces growing scrutiny over its governance and handling of internal disputes.
