Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently posted on Instagram; she stated, “We, the women of the
The Telugu film industry welcomes the Hema Committee report and applauds the persistent
efforts of the WCC (Women in Cinema Collective ) in Kerala, which has laid the path to this
moment.” She continued, “We hereby urge the Telangana government to publish the
submitted a sub-committee report on sexual harassment, which can help frame government
and industry policies to establish a safe working environment for women in the TFI (Telugu).
Film Industry).”
Here, she spoke about the sexual harassment in the Telugu Film Industry. She demands for
the transparency and safe working environment in the Telugu film industry. Being inspired
by the Kerala incident, she urged the Telangana government to publish a report on sexual
harassment in the Telugu film industry. She believes that realizing reports on sexual
harassment can create a safer and healthier environment for the Telugu film industry.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Admired the Hema Committee report from Kerala; this report brings
attention to women’s safety, transparency, and a healthy environment.
“Hema Committee report” sheds light on the issue of sexual harassment in the Malayalam
film industry. This report, created by a three-member committee led by Justice Hema, was
commissioned by the Kerala government in 2017 and submitted in 2019. Despite its
significance, the 235-page report had not been made public until recently, due to ongoing
legal challenges.
The Hema Committee report inspired other actors to speak about their experiences and
revealed some facts that the Malayalam film industry is mostly controlled by a small group of
10-15 male producers, directors, and actors, which leads to creating a challenging
environment for women in the Malayalam film industry.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, along with other actresses, finds that the Kerala report is a significant
milestone. She urges the Telangana government to publish a similar report for the Telugu film industry as
well, as she expects that it will provide transparency and a safer working environment
for all women in the workplace.
Samantha has been actively working on various film projects, and her recent movie, ‘Kushi,’
co-starring Vijay Deverakonda has been well-received. She is also set to appear in upcoming
projects such as ‘Bangaram,’ which she announced on her birthday this year, and Raj and
DK’s series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny,’ where she will star alongside Varun Dhawan, Kay Kay
Menon, and Sikandar Kher. The series is expected to be released in November.
In summary, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s call for the Telangana government to release a report
on sexual harassment in the Telugu film industry, which is needed for the greater
transparency and accountability. By drawing attention to the successes of the Hema
Committee report in Kerala, she hopes to inspire similar progress in her Telugu film industry,
which leads to a safer and healthier environment for the women.
Credit: This article is based on information from Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Instagram and
coverage by NDTV.
