Hema Committee & Malayalam film industry: The Truth and Beyond | Onmanorama Yearender Part 4

2024 was a year of upheaval—marked by tragedies, political surprises, and elections that reshaped Kerala’s social and political landscape. In this special year-end series on News Brake, Onmanorama revisits the defining moments that captured the state's attention. For over five years, the Hema Committee report on the Malayalam film industry remained a closely guarded secret. When it was finally released, the findings sparked intense debate and exposed troubling truths about the industry. In this episode, News Brake explores the revelations beyond the headlines—unsafe working conditions, gender disparity, and systemic exploitation that plague film sets. Read the article here.