Producers set to weed out drug abuse in Malayalam film industry; violators must compensate for losses: report
Interestingly, the affidavit goes beyond being a mere self-declaration. According to OnManorama, those who violate the terms will be held accountable and required to compensate the producer for any losses incurred due to their behaviour, as it poses a breach of contract. The rules will apply not only at shooting locations but also at accommodation facilities provided by the production team.
Given that film productions involve numerous persons offering various services, the KFPA has reached out to the actors' federation, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), as well as the directors' and technicians' union, the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), sharing a sample of the proposed affidavit. Reportedly, FEFKA has responded positively, while AMMA is set to discuss the matter at its general body meeting scheduled for June 22 (Sunday) before making a final decision. The KFPA has requested AMMA to communicate its stance by June 24 and aims to implement the guideline on June 26, coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
It may be mentioned here that a controversy had erupted recently after State Award-winning actor Vincy Aloshious filed a complaint with AMMA, accusing her Soothravakyam co-star Shine Tom Chacko of harassing her while under the influence of drugs. In the aftermath, producer-actor Sandra Thomas alleged that filmmakers are now allocating a portion of their budgets specifically for drugs. 'Now, a special budget is being allotted exclusively for this. Even separate rooms are allotted for this purpose. It has now reached a stage where both men and women and everyone, irrespective of their status, use it,' she said during an interview last month.
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