The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has been plunged into crisis after its 17-member executive committee resigned, following a stormy general body meeting in Kochi.
The leadership, led by president Shwetha Menon, stepped down after members questioned the adoption of the annual report and statement of accounts, citing a lack of clarity in financial records.
Menson alleged that the association was unable to produce accounts for a particular period due to the treasurer's unavailability and that attempts were being made to hand over the organisation to individuals with previous allegations.
An ad-hoc committee comprising nine members has been constituted to oversee the organisation's affairs, with actor and MLA Ramesh Pisharody as convener.
The resignations have triggered contrasting reactions from members of the film fraternity, with some expressing solidarity with Menon and others criticising the outgoing leadership.
Actors Mallika Sukumaran and Lakshmipriya have resigned from the primary membership of AMMA in solidarity with Menon.
