FEFKA Secretary Addresses Power Dynamics and Casting Couch in Malayalam Cinema

B Unnikrishnan, the general secretary of FEFKA, stated that strong alliances exist in the film industry, but denied any 'power group'. He acknowledged the casting couch issue and demanded transparency regarding the Hema Committee report. He also addressed criticism of AMMA's response and defended his position on the cinema policy-making committee.

FEFKA General Secretary B Unnikrishnan on Sunday discussed the complexities of alliances within the Malayalam film industry, denying the existence of any secret 'power group'.

Unnikrishnan admitted to the undeniable reality of the 'casting couch' and called for transparency with the names mentioned in the Justice K Hema Committee report.

He defended his presence on the cinema policy-making committee against recent complaints, citing his role as a representative of 21 trade unions, while criticizing AMMA's delayed but criticized response to the report.

(With inputs from agencies.)