Mohanlal open to returning as AMMA president, final decision on June 22

The leadership of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) is set to undergo a crucial shift, with the general body meeting scheduled for June 22, where the next phase of the association's future will be decided.

At the heart of the discussions is the potential return of Mohanlal as AMMA President—a position he previously resigned from following a wave of controversies.Mohanlal ready to return—with conditionsMohanlal, who was elected as the president of the 2024-2027 council, stepped down amid the fallout from allegations of sexual abuse against multiple executive members, including general secretary Siddique. These accusations surfaced following the Justice Hema Committee report, which detailed disturbing accounts shared by women from within the industry.

Now, Jayan Cherthala, vice-president of AMMA’s ad-hoc committee, has revealed to On Manorama that Mohanlal is willing to resume his presidential role—but only if the existing ad-hoc committee is permitted to continue without an election. “Mohanlal said he is not interested in a fresh election. He will only stay if the current team is retained as is. If the general body insists on a new poll, he will step down,” said Jayan, emphasizing that the entire ad-hoc team supports this stance.

A Committee in Crisis and TransitionThe governing council, elected in 2024, was dissolved after the controversy surrounding Siddique and others broke out. In its place, an ad-hoc committee was formed, which now seeks to be confirmed as the permanent body. Members of this interim committee include Kalabhavan Shajon, Joy Mathew, Suresh Krishna, Tini Tom, Ananya, Vinu Mohan, Tovino Thomas, Sarayu Mohan, and Ansiba.According to Jayan, the committee believes “star power” is essential to AMMA’s functioning and that no one other than a star should lead the association.When Unni Mukundan stepped out

Earlier Unni Mukundan decided to step down from his role as AMMA treasurer. His Instagram note read, “Dear All, I hope this message finds you well. After much thought and reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down from my role as the Treasurer (AMMA). I have truly enjoyed my time in this position, and it has been both an exciting and rewarding experience. However, in recent months, the increasing demands of my work, particularly with Marco and other production commitments, have significantly impacted my mental health.

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