Overview
- The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists sent a show‑cause notice dated June 10 to member and former joint secretary Ansiba Hassan and followed with notices to executive members Joy Mathew, Lakshmipriya and Tini Tom reported on June 12.
- AMMA’s notices say media statements and interviews ‘tarnished the image’ of the body and cite Article V and Article V(A) of its by‑laws while asking for written explanations by about June 17.
- Joy Mathew has said he submitted his reply; Ansiba has disputed the move and asked AMMA to specify which by‑law clauses she violated before she responds.
- Ansiba has pressed police complaints against Lakshmipriya and Tiny Tom, saying Tiny Tom called her a ‘jihadi’ and accused her of attempted conversion, while a complaint against Lakshmipriya was dismissed by the Thrikkakara ACP.
- The row highlights a split over whether disputes should be handled inside AMMA or in public and courts, and it may widen if AMMA rejects replies or if members pursue further legal action.