Internal Turmoil and Allegations Rock Malayalam Film Body AMMA
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) faces deepening internal conflict as actress Ansiba Hassan accuses actor Tiny Tom of making a communal 'jihadi' remark and character assassination, and vice-president Lakshmipriya of filing a false police complaint. Hassan has resigned as joint secretary, citing lack of support from president Shwetha Menon, who issued a gag order. The controversy unfolds amid fallout from the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual misconduct. Hassan demands an independent panel for a fair hearing, while senior members call for fresh elections and financial transparency.
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AMMA Row: Ansiba Hassan Says Police Have Not Yet Delivered Justice on Complaint Against Fellow Actors
Actor Ansiba Hassan has stated that she has not yet received justice from the police regarding her complaint against fellow actors Shwetha Menon and Lakshmipriya, whom she accuses of orchestrating a malicious campaign against her. In a social media post on July 14, 2026, Hassan expressed happiness that police have taken action against others for defaming women online, citing the arrest of YouTuber Rajan Joseph by Adoor police for defamatory content against a Congress leader. However, the Palarivattom police informed Hassan they could not register an FIR on her complaint because the allegations pertain only to defamation. Hassan invoked Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, arguing it guarantees equality before the law for both men and women. The case is part of a broader controversy within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
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The Palarivattom police in Kochi have informed actor Ansiba Hassan that they cannot register a First Information Report (FIR) on her defamation complaint against fellow actors Shwetha Menon and Lakshmipriya, the president and vice-president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA). Police stated that defamation allegations alone do not warrant police inquiry and advised her to approach the court. The complaint, filed in late June 2026, alleged that Lakshmipriya's remarks in an online interview were part of an organized smear campaign orchestrated by Menon following internal turmoil in AMMA. Meanwhile, two other police stations (Hill Palace and Kadavanthra) have registered FIRs based on separate complaints by Hassan against Lakshmipriya, a woman sub-inspector, and actor Tiny Tom, but only after court orders compelled them to act.
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Actor Tiny Tom, an executive committee member of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), has filed an anticipatory bail petition in the Ernakulam District and Sessions Court. The petition relates to a case registered by the Kadavanthra police on July 1, 2026, based on a complaint by actor Ansiba Hassan. Hassan accused Tom of making defamatory and communal remarks against her, including insults about her modesty, parentage, family life, and religious identity. The police registered the case after the court directed them to file an FIR, following Hassan's petition after police initially declined to act. Tom has been charged with non-bailable offences including insulting a woman's modesty, criminal conspiracy, and spreading false information. The bail petition is expected to be heard on July 10. Hassan has stated she will not implead in the bail proceedings, leaving it to the state to intervene. Tom has denied all allegations.
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Actor Ansiba Hassan plans to approach Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, demanding an impartial police investigation into a case against fellow actor Tiny Tom. Tom was booked on July 1, 2026, for allegedly making defamatory and communal remarks against Hassan, including insults to her modesty, criminal conspiracy, and spreading false information. Hassan had previously moved court after police initially refused to register her complaint on June 20. She expressed doubts about the Kadavanthra police's fairness after she waited nearly an hour on July 4 to submit her statement, but officials were reportedly held up with other duties. The case is part of a broader crisis within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), with other women actors also accusing AMMA president Shwetha Menon of communal polarization and political-corporate nexus.
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The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Thripunithura, Kochi, has ordered the Hill Palace police to register an FIR against actor Lakshmipriya and women's cell Sub-Inspector Reshma, following a complaint by actor Ansiba Hassan. Hassan, a former joint secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), accused Lakshmipriya of filing a false complaint against her. She also alleged that SI Reshma subjected her to harassment and unlawful detention under the guise of 'verifying' allegations, and that Reshma allowed Lakshmipriya and her husband to participate in the interrogation, which Hassan found insulting. The court directive came after Hassan gave her statement before the magistrate on July 5, 2026.
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Actor Ansiba Hassan approached the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Ernakulam, seeking a direction to compel the police to register an FIR over her complaint against fellow actor Lakshmipriya and two representatives of an online media outlet. She alleges they broadcast videos on social media with false, sexually colored accusations intended to outrage her modesty and cause public humiliation. Her initial complaint to the Palarivattom police station was allegedly not acted upon effectively, leading to continued dissemination of the harmful content. The court has ordered the police to submit an explanation by July 9, 2026. Separately, the Kadavanthra police on July 1, 2026, registered a case against actor Tiny Tom for defamatory and communal remarks against Hassan, following a court directive.
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The Kadavanthra police in Kochi registered a case against Malayalam actor Tini Tom on July 1, 2026, following a court directive. The case stems from a complaint by fellow actor Ansiba Hassan, who alleged defamatory and communal remarks, including insults to her modesty, gender-based insults, and imputations regarding her parentage, family life, and religious identity. The police had initially refused to register an FIR after a preliminary investigation, prompting Hassan to approach the Ernakulam District and Sessions Court, which ordered the registration. Tom has been booked under charges including insulting the modesty of a woman, criminal conspiracy, and spreading false information. Hassan previously cited the alleged harassment as her reason for resigning as joint secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes. Tom has repeatedly denied the allegations.
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The Kadavanthra police in Kerala have decided not to register a First Information Report (FIR) based on a complaint filed by actor Ansiba Hassan against fellow actor Tini Tom, accusing him of making communal and defamatory remarks. In a report submitted to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, the station house officer stated that a preliminary investigation found no solid grounds for an FIR. Police recorded statements from Hassan, Tom, and former AMMA president Shweta Menon; Tom denied the allegations. Hassan has since moved a court seeking a directive to register a case. The dispute is part of a broader crisis within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), which saw its executive committee resign en masse. Hassan had previously cited harassment by Tom as a reason for resigning as AMMA joint secretary. She has filed additional complaints against Menon, Lakshmipriya, and others over alleged insult and defamation.
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Malayalam actor Ansiba Hassan has escalated the crisis within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) by filing a police complaint in Kochi alleging victimisation and character assassination. In a Facebook post, she claimed she was targeted due to her community, branded a 'Jihadi', and subjected to accusations of religious conversion by colleagues, including a people's representative and a 'great actor'. She also alleged that conspiracies were being hatched against her using PR agencies. The controversy follows a stormy AMMA annual general meeting that led to the resignation of the entire executive committee and the exit of president Shwetha Menon and vice-president Lakshmipriya. Hassan expressed fear for her life but stated her faith in the law and justice.
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Actor Ansiba Hassan has called for a new leadership team for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) following the resignation of the 17-member executive committee led by Shwetha Menon on June 21, 2026. Hassan, who resigned as joint secretary in February 2026 after accusing actor Tini Tom of character assassination and communal remarks, alleged that the outgoing committee failed to provide a proper explanation for gaps in the association's financial affairs. She suggested actors such as Kunchacko Boban, Prithviraj, Asif Ali, and Dhyan Sreenivasan to lead the association with empathy and to bring back actors who resigned over the 2017 actress assault case, including Rima Kallingal, Remya Nambeesan, and Parvathy Thiruvothu. Hassan stated that her legal fight against Tini Tom continues, while Tom has denied the allegations.
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The general body meeting of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) scheduled for June 21 in Kochi is expected to be contentious due to internal strife. The leadership has issued show-cause notices to four members—Ansiba Hassan, Joy Mathew, Lakshmipriya, and Tini Tom—for allegedly tarnishing the association's image through public statements. However, sources indicate that no disciplinary action will be taken before the meeting, as such decisions require general body approval. Actor Maala Parvathi has voiced support for Hassan, who has filed complaints against Tom and Lakshmipriya over alleged communal remarks and derogatory comments. Hassan, who resigned as joint secretary, has sought clarification on the notice and argues that the incidents are personal matters unrelated to the association. The meeting is expected to be a decisive forum for resolving the dispute.
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The Kadavanthra police in Kochi recorded the statement of actor Tini Tom following a complaint by fellow actor Ansiba Hassan, who accused him of making derogatory and communal remarks. Police sources said Tom refuted the allegations and claimed the complaint was motivated by 'personal vendetta.' The police also recorded statements from AMMA president Shweta Menon, who denied hearing any such remarks, and executive committee member Neena Kurup, who previously supported Hassan. Meanwhile, Hassan has approached the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Thripunithura seeking an FIR against actor Lakshmipriya and Sub Inspector Reshma, alleging false complaints and harassment. The dispute highlights deepening divisions within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA). A police report based on preliminary inferences will be submitted to senior officers.
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Actor Ansiba Hassan, former joint secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), has approached the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Thripunithura, Kerala, seeking a direction to register an FIR against fellow actor and AMMA vice-president Lakshmipriya, and Sub-Inspector Reshma of the Thripunithura Women's cell. Hassan alleges that Lakshmipriya filed a false complaint against her, and that SI Reshma subjected her to harassment and unlawful detention while verifying those allegations. The petition was filed after the Thrikkakara Assistant Commissioner of Police ruled out registering a case, concluding that Lakshmipriya's complaint was based on an ambiguous message and that the police officer was merely performing her duty. Hassan claims she felt insulted when SI Reshma allowed Lakshmipriya and her husband to participate in the interrogation. Both Lakshmipriya and the police officer have denied the allegations.
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The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has issued show-cause notices to executive committee members Joy Mathew, Lakshmipriya, and Tini Tom for allegedly tarnishing the association's image through public statements. The notices, decided at a June 3, 2026 executive committee meeting, claim the actors' actions adversely affected the association's smooth functioning and caused loss of reputation and goodwill. The members are accused of violating Article V and Article V(A) of the association's by-laws. Joy Mathew has submitted his reply, while Lakshmipriya and Tini Tom were unavailable for comment. A similar notice was sent to former joint secretary Ansiba Hassan on June 10, who sought greater clarity on specific violations, arguing that the incidents involving Lakshmipriya and Tom were personal matters unrelated to the association. The association president Shweta Menon had previously stated that Lakshmipriya's issue was not association-related.
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The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has issued a show-cause notice to actor and former joint secretary Ansiba Hassan, accusing her of tarnishing the association's image through public statements and interviews. The notice, dated June 10, 2026, and signed by secretary Cuckoo Parameswaran, gives Hassan seven days to respond, with a deadline of June 17. The executive committee, which met on June 3, determined that her actions violated Article V and Article V(A) of AMMA's by-law, constituting misconduct. Hassan confirmed receipt and said she would respond after detailed review. The notice signals a shift from AMMA's earlier willingness to consider an independent panel for hearings, a demand Hassan had made given her accusations against executive committee members including the president and vice-president. Separately, a complaint Hassan filed against vice-president Lakshmipriya and a police officer was dismissed, and she has petitioned police against executive committee member Tiny Tom for alleged communal remarks in a WhatsApp group.
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The Thrikkakara Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Kochi has submitted a report to the District Police Chief stating there are no grounds to register a case on actor Ansiba Hassan's complaint against fellow actor Lakshmipriya and a female police officer. Hassan had accused Lakshmipriya of filing a false complaint and SI Reshma of unlawful detention and harassment. The ACP's preliminary investigation, which included statements and CCTV footage, concluded that Lakshmipriya's complaint was based on an ambiguous message and that the police officer was merely discharging her duty. Hassan, a former joint secretary of AMMA, said she will now move the court, feeling insulted by the interrogation process. This follows a separate complaint by Hassan against actor Tini Tom for alleged communal remarks, where she also threatened legal action if police fail to register a case.
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Malayalam actor and former AMMA joint secretary Ansiba Hassan stated on June 9, 2026, that she will persist with her legal battle against fellow actor and AMMA executive committee member Tini Tom. Hassan accused Tom of making communal remarks and derogatory comments against her, including in a WhatsApp group. She submitted a statement at the Kadavanthra police station in Kochi and expressed hope that the government would support her. Hassan indicated she would approach the court if police fail to register a case, citing concerns that Tom's political connections could hinder justice. She also criticized the AMMA panel formed to address her complaint, noting it includes president Shwetha Menon, whom she previously accused of not taking her complaint seriously. Tom has denied the allegations, claiming a conspiracy to defame him.
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Actor Ansiba Hassan, former joint secretary of AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes), will appear before the Kadavanthra police on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into a complaint she filed against fellow actor Tini Tom. The Drishyam actor had recently lodged the complaint with the Infopark police over alleged communal remarks and derogatory comments made against her. The complaint was later forwarded to the Kadavanthra police station. Separately, Ms. Hassan’s statement was earlier recorded by the Thrikkakara Assistant Commissioner of Police in connection with another complaint she filed against AMMA vice-president Lakshmi Priya, accusing her of filing a fabricated case with the Thripunithura Women’s Police Station. That complaint also named the station’s sub-inspector as an accused, alleging that the officer harassed her for three hours over the purportedly fabricated case.
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The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has not yet decided whether to form a three-member or five-member committee to resolve complaints, including those from former joint secretary Ansiba Hassan. President Shwetha Menon initially proposed a five-member panel including herself and general secretary Cuckoo Parameswaran, but sources indicate a three-member committee excluding them may be formed for impartiality. No final decision has been made, and no official communication has been sent to Hassan. Hassan has insisted on a three-member independent panel, recommending Ramesh Pisharody, Dhyan Sreenivasan, or Maala Parvathy. She has also filed police complaints against executive committee member Tini Tom for alleged communal remarks and against vice-president Lakshmi Priya for an allegedly fabricated case. The matter is expected to be addressed before AMMA's annual general body meeting on June 21.
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The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) held an executive committee meeting in Kochi on June 3, 2026, and decided to establish a five-member panel to hear allegations and counter-allegations among its members. The panel will include president Shwetha Menon, general secretary Cuckoo Parameswaran, and three other members. The complaints involve actor Ansiba Hassan accusing executive committee member Tini Tom of character assassination and spreading communal remarks; Neena Kurup alleging verbal and physical assault by Tom; and Lakshmipriya accusing Hassan of sending a WhatsApp message that could affect her family life. Tom denied the allegations and claimed a conspiracy against him. The committee also decided to issue show-cause notices to members who shared 'one-sided' versions with the media, requiring replies within three to five days. Additionally, Parameswaran admitted to sharing an audio file of a conversation with security personnel to actor Maala Parvathi, which later appeared in the media.
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