'Actresses will soon receive 'calls' if they act in intimate scenes; film industry is the only place where women are forced to compromise for work'

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Hema Commission report is bringing to light the unparalleled cruelty that women have been enduring in the Malayalam cinema industry. The actresses told the Commission that a section that sees women only as sexual instruments is working in the Malayalam film industry and controlling the entire system.

A shocking finding in the report reveals that actresses who perform intimate scenes in films often receive calls soliciting sexual favors. Actresses who refuse to comply with such demands are labeled "problematic" and denied future opportunities in films.

The Commission was told that women in the industry are uniquely pressured into sex for work, with some men mistaking on-screen intimacy for off-screen consent. The actresses' fear for their lives prevents them from seeking police help in such situations.

The actresses who oppose such trends will not get further chances in films. They will also be subjected to cyberbullying on social media. In addition, attempts will be made to tarnish their reputation in public. According to the statement given by the actresses before the Commission, the top actors and directors are behind many of the exploits. The report also talks about drug use among young actors.