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News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Jagadish, Shwetha Menon Among Leading Names For Key AMMA Positions
Last Updated: Jagadish and Shwetha Menon are likely contenders for AMMA president. Mohanlal is likely to skip the contest. Baburaj and Joy Mathew are vying for general secretary. With Thursday marking the last date for filing nominations for the 17-member executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), the distribution of nearly 110 nomination forms indicates an intense electoral contest ahead. AMMA currently has around 500 members. Speaking to IANS, popular comedian and character actor Jagadish confirmed that he will contest for the post of president. 'In the outgoing committee, I was one of the two vice-presidents. When the fresh elections were announced, I hoped either Kunchacko Boban or senior actor Vijayaraghavan would take over as president. But since both opted out, I decided to step in. I have already started reaching out to members for support," he said. Jagadish also noted that actor Shwetha Menon is likely to enter the race for the president's post. Meanwhile, actor Raveendran, known for his villain roles, said that incumbent president Mohanlal has clearly conveyed that he will not contest this time. 'Mohanlal has expressed his reluctance to continue, as he has been unfairly blamed for the actions of others. This has deeply hurt him," Raveendran said. He added that he, too, has collected nomination forms and that with the deadline set for 5 p.m. today, more clarity will emerge soon. Actors Baburaj and Joy Mathew are among those vying for the key post of general secretary. Unlike previous elections, there appears to be no official panel contesting as a bloc this time. Most candidates are expected to run independently. Mohanlal and his team were elected in 2024 for a three-year term. However, the explosive revelations in the Hema Committee report last year triggered a crisis in AMMA. Matters escalated when the secretary and actor Siddique resigned after being accused of misconduct by a former actress. Following Siddique's resignation, more allegations against other actors surfaced. Subsequently, Mohanlal announced his unwillingness to continue, prompting the entire 17-member executive committee to step down. An ad hoc committee led by Mohanlal has been overseeing affairs since then, until fresh elections could be scheduled. At AMMA's recently held annual general body meeting, it was decided that a new executive will be elected through a democratic process on August 15. The final list of candidates will be known by July 31, the last date for withdrawal of nominations. If multiple candidates remain in the fray, voting will be held on August 15. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 16:41 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Hectic parleys begins as new AMMA office bearers to be elected on Aug 15
Kochi; Ever since the explosive Hema Committee report surfaced last year, the affairs in the Malayalam film actors body -- Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has been fluid. Things went for a toss after the incumbent Secretary of AMMA -- popular actor Siddique resigned after a former actress pointed fingers at him of misbehaviour. Soon thereafter names of other actors also surfaced accusing them of similar behaviour. Seeing all this the AMMA President Mohanlal made it clear that he was not keen to continue, forcing the entire 17-member executive to resign. Following this, the committee under Mohanlal was asked to continue in the capacity of ad hoc committee until fresh elections are held. At the recently held annual general body, the decision was made that on August 15 a new executive should be appointed through a democratic process. Now with the last date of nomination coming up on July 24 and on July 31 it will be known if there is going to be voting. With around 500 members in AMMA, it's going to be a race against time as hectic parleys have started on the name of candidates who will be going to contest. With Mammootty now undergoing treatment and Mohanlal has already announced that he is done with anymore posts, the race has begun. By now factions have also emerged with one section led by State Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar, who is already controlling the body of Television and Serial actors, he is keen to be a kingmaker in the film actors association too. Another faction who are keen to make it to the helm includes actor Baburaj who has started to make the vital moves. While there is another group which wants college professor-turned-actor Jagdeesh to take the lead. Yet another section is trying to see if a compromise can be reached to avoid an election, but their plans have reached a dead end when veteran actor Vijayaraghavan backed out, so did popular actor Kunchacko Bobban. Incidentally, the outgoing committee which was elected in 2024 had its term till 2027, but circumstances saw that it had a premature end when Mohanlal expressed his inability to continue. Many AMMA members now lament that with the passing away of comedian Innocent, who was the President for 15 years till 2018, things have not been the same as he had the knack of running AMMA through his deft handling without hurting the ego of any through his jokes.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
AMMA elections 2025: Mohanlal steps down, Kunchacko Boban and Vijayaraghavan emerge as top contenders
The AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists) is heading into a major leadership change as superstar Mohanlal has decided not to run again for president. Several big names like Kunchacko Boban and Vijayaraghavan are in the spotlight as potential successors. About Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), which is the official body representing actors in the Malayalam film industry, is set to witness a major change in leadership, the current president, superstar Mohanlal, has decided not to contest for the post again and his decision has opened up the field for new contenders, sparking excitement and speculation within the film industry. The AMMA elections are scheduled to be held on 15th August 2025, and preparations for the event have already begun. Nominations for the elections opened on 17th July. In total, 17 positions will be contested in this election, which includes six key office-bearer roles and eleven seats for the executive committee. As the nomination window opened, there was a high level of interest among members. On the very first day, at least five members collected nomination forms, and reports suggest that over 30 members are expected to compete for different posts in the organization. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo Spotlight has shifted to two prominent actors With Mohanlal stepping aside, the spotlight has now shifted towards two prominent actors who are being seen as the top contenders for the position of AMMA president, the first one is Kunchacko Boban, who represents a younger generation of actors, and the other is veteran actor Vijayaraghavan, who enjoys the support of senior artists in the industry. Sources close to the association suggest that if Vijayaraghavan officially enters the race, he may even win unopposed due to the respect he commands among his peers. For the key post of general secretary, actor Baburaj has shown interest and is preparing to file his nomination. Additionally, there are rumours that actress Shwetha Menon might also enter the race for this post. She has held office in AMMA before and is seen as a strong woman candidate. However, her participation is yet to be confirmed, and many are waiting to see if she will officially join the contest. Members planning to contest in the upcoming election Several well-known and former executive members of AMMA are also planning to contest in the upcoming election. These include actors like Tovino Thomas, Tini Tom, Vinu Mohan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Jayan Cherthala, and Suresh Krishna. Their involvement shows that both senior and young actors are actively engaging in shaping the future leadership of the organization. Nominations deadline and voting day Candidates who are interested in contesting the election can submit their nominations until 24th July. With the voting day scheduled for 15th August and the coming weeks will be crucial as more names are expected to be revealed, this election is expected to bring a new direction and energy to AMMA, and all eyes are on who will take over from Mohanlal as the next president.
Pink Villa
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mr and Mrs Bachelor OTT: When and where to watch Indrajith Sukumaran, Anaswara Rajan's movie online
Mr & Mrs Bachelor, starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan in the lead roles, hit the big screens on May 23, 2025. More than a month since its release, the film is making its streaming debut. When and where to watch Mr & Mrs Bachelor Mr & Mrs Bachelor is currently available for streaming on the OTT platform ManoramaMAX. The platform's Instagram handle made the official update of the film's digital debut. Sharing the update, the makers penned, 'Mr and Mrs Bachelor | Watch Now On ManoramaMAX.' Here's the official update: Official trailer and plot of Mr & Mrs Bachelor Mr & Mrs Bachelor features the story of Stephy, a bride-to-be who flees from her own marriage only to stumble upon Siddhu, a bachelor in his 40s. The rest of the film focuses on the humorous and adventurous journey the duo faces, as well as the reasons behind Stephy's escape from her marriage. Cast and crew of Mr & Mrs Bachelor Mr & Mrs Bachelor features Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan in the lead roles. Apart from them, the ensemble cast comprises performers such as Dayyana Hameed, Rosin Jolly, Biju Pappan, Rahul Madhav, John Jacob, Sohan Seenulal, and others in key roles. Under the banner of Highline Pictures, Prakash Highline bankrolled the film Mr & Mrs Bachelor. It was directed by Deepu Karunakaran from a screenplay by Arjun T. Sathyan. With the musical tracks and background scores being crafted by PS Jayahari, the cinematography and editing are done by Pradeep Nair and Sobin Soman, respectively. Interestingly, before the film's release, Mr and Mrs Bachelor's director Deepu Karunakaran and leading lady Anaswara Rajan were caught in a controversy. The director alleged that the actress refrained from her promotional duties and expressed disappointment with the lack of support. In response, Anaswara Rajan responded to the allegations and stated that she had complied with any promotional activities. The problem was eventually resolved after multiple members of the film organization intervened, even though the actress had initially filed a complaint with the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shine Tom Chacko apologises to Vincy Aloshious during Soothravakyam promotions after drug-related misconduct: ‘If you were hurt, I am sorry'
All seems to be well between Malayalam actors Shine Tom Chacko and Vincy Aloshious. The Jana Gana Mana actor had earlier been accused by Vincy of misbehaving on the sets of their film Soothravakyam, allegedly under the influence of drugs. However, the two recently reconciled their differences during the film's promotions in Puthukad on Tuesday. During an interaction with the media, Shine publicly apologised to Vincy. When asked if there were any issues between them, Shine responded, 'Do you see any problems between us by looking at us?' — hinting that everything was fine between the two. Vincy, too, denied any ongoing feud. Vincy even spoke about her admiration for Shine and his career, revealing that she had sought his advice before becoming an actor. However, she admitted that it was unexpected to see Shine under the influence of drugs on the set. Vincy's statement prompted Shine to apologise publicly. He said, 'I did not expect it. If you were hurt, then I am sorry.' In April, Vincy had accused Shine of inappropriate behaviour on the sets of Soothravakyam and lodged a formal complaint with the Kerala Film Chamber. She also approached the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) regarding the alleged misconduct. However, she did not file a police complaint. Just days after Vincy's complaint, Shine was arrested under Sections 27 (consumption) and 29 (conspiracy for drug abuse) of the NDPS Act. The action was taken after he allegedly escaped during a police raid at his hotel in Kochi. His chats and digital payment details reportedly helped the police establish a prima facie link between him and drug peddlers. This was the second drug-related case against Shine. Earlier this year, he was acquitted in a 2015 cocaine case. Shine Tom Chacko is also going through a difficult time in his personal life. Last month, the actor was involved in a car accident that claimed the life of his father. He was travelling with his family from Ernakulam to Bengaluru for his de-addiction programme when the accident occurred.
