Mohanlal unwilling to contest if AMMA holds elections; General body meeting to be held soon; details inside
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The internal affairs of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) have once again taken center stage as crucial decisions regarding its leadership are set to be discussed at the general body meeting scheduled in Kochi on Sunday.
Mohanlal stands firm on his decision
According to Asianet News, superstar Mohanlal, who was previously serving as the president, has made it clear that he will not take up the post again if elections are held. Meanwhile, actor
Unni Mukundan
has formally stepped down from his role as treasurer, reaffirming his disinterest in continuing in any official capacity within the organization.
Mohanlal unwilling to continue if elections happen
While the ad-hoc committee had earlier recommended that Mohanlal continue as AMMA's president, the actor has now conveyed that he will not take up the role if a formal election is held.
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The committee had last met on May 31, where members expressed their collective desire for Mohanlal to stay on. However, the final decision now rests with the general body, which is also expected to deliberate on appointing actor Babu Raj as the new general secretary.
Unni Mukundan steps away from leadership
Unni Mukundan has decided to exit from his position as treasurer, citing a lack of interest in holding organizational posts.
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As a result, the position will now be passed on to a new member to be selected by the association.
Unni Mukundan had earlier shared a social media note on the same, that 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)."
On the work front, Mohanlal was last seen in Tharun Moorthy's drama thriller 'Thudarum' which marked the comeback of the actor after a series of underwhelming movies.
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