Samantha Ruth Prabhu praises WCC after Hema Commission findings

Samantha Ruth Prabhu on the Hema Commission report. (Instagram)

The Hema Commission, set up in 2017 following a petition from the WCC, was tasked with investigating sexual harassment and gender inequality in the Malayalam film industry.

Although the report was submitted to the Kerala government in 2019, it was only recently made public with minimal redactions. It reveals a disturbing industry culture, including the influence of a powerful group and the expectation of sexual favours as an entry point.

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Implications of the report

Samantha applauds for WCC. (Screenshot)

Samantha’s support comes at a crucial time as the report has reignited the #MeToo movement in the Malayalam industry. Several actresses have accused prominent figures, leading to the dissolution of the executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), including its president, Mohanlal, on August 27.

In her post, Samantha emphasized the importance of WCC’s efforts and expressed her hope for lasting change, stating, “A safe and respectful workplace should be the minimum standard, but many still have to fight for it. I hope this is just the beginning of a much-needed transformation.”

Samantha’s last film appearance was in Kiss (2023), where she starred opposite Vijay Deverakonda. Written and directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film underperformed at the box office.

Samantha’s upcoming projects include: Citadel: Honey Rabbit And Bangaramthe latter of which was the first production under her banner, Tralala Moving Pictures.

In BangaramSamantha will both produce and star in the lead role. Plot, cast, and crew details remain unknown. Samantha will launch Tralala Moving Pictures in December 2023.