Top brands withdraw ads featuring stars caught in the Hema Committee report controversy, stalling new projects and forcing producers, especially NRIs, to step back from film production.

Malayalam actor Minu Muneer accused actors Mukesh, Maniyanpilla Raju, Idavela Babu, and Jayasurya of physical and verbal abuse. The allegations have led to resignations and calls for investigations in the Malayalam film industry.

At least 55 pages containing testimonies of women who had experienced sexual harassment or other sensitive information that could reveal the identities of those involved were redacted from the 290-page Hema Committee report before release.