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Shwetha Menon defends AMMA presidency amid serious allegations from film industry colleagues

Shwetha Menon, president of Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), is under fire from colleagues over serious allegations of communal polarization and a corporate-political nexus. Even with three executive committee members stepping down, Menon stands firm, asserting her leadership and calling on members to rally behind her as internal tensions rise.

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Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 10 views
Shwetha Menon defends AMMA presidency amid serious allegations from film industry colleagues

Key Takeaways

  • Shwetha Menon claims support from superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal amid serious allegations against her leadership.
  • Three executive committee members have resigned, intensifying the internal conflict within AMMA.
  • Menon accused '10 or 15 persons' of attempting to infiltrate AMMA improperly.
  • She stated, 'Those who wish to be part of the AMMA committee should do so by contesting elections.'
  • Fellow actresses Ansiba Hassan, Maala Parvathy, and Usha Haseena have made serious allegations against Menon.

Leadership of Shwetha Menon, steering Malayalam film industry's key artist association,faces heat as industry members throw accusations her way . Saturday,she was on defense,countering claims about social discord and tangled corporate-political ties.

Menon hit social media,reaffirming her commitment. She claimed backing from big names like Mammootty and Mohanlal. Her post aimed to drum up support, suggesting her critics were trying to topple her, their plans blocked by recent legal ruling .

Tensions rise in organization. Three executive committee members recently quit,adding fuel to fire. Menon pointed fingers at those she says are stirring trouble, accusing small group of trying to sneak into the association without following rules. She insists the group's path should be decided by all members,not just a few.

“Anyone wishing to join the AMMA committee should participate in elections like we did,instead of seeking alternative routes,” she remarked.

But Menon hasn't yet addressed heavy claims from fellow actresses like Ansiba Hassan,Maala Parvathy,and Usha Haseena. This discord raises questions about association's stability and Menon's future…

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