Samantha applauds Hema Committee Report, calls for similar action in Telugu film industry

In a significant move, acclaimed actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has publicly praised the Hema Committee report, which has recently ignited a wave of revelations about abuse within the Kerala film industry. The report has encouraged several actors to speak out about their experiences, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against sexual harassment in the industry.

Taking to Instagram, Samantha also urged the Telangana government to take a cue from Kerala and publish a similar report on sexual harassment in the Telugu film industry. She emphasized that such a report would be instrumental in framing policies to ensure a safer working environment for women in Tollywood.

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"We hereby urge the Telangana government to publish the submitted sub-committee report on sexual harassment, which can help frame government and industry policies to establish a safe working environment for women in TFI," she said.

The 235-page Hema Committee report, which was published after redacting names of witnesses and accused individuals, highlighted the control exerted by a small group of male producers, directors, and actors in the Malayalam film industry. Despite being completed in 2019, the report's release was delayed due to legal challenges.

Samantha concluded by expressing that the Telugu film industry could greatly benefit from a Kerala-style committee.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was last seen in the film 'Kushi' alongside Vijay Deverakonda and is set to appear in upcoming projects, including 'Bangaram' and the series 'Citadel: Honey Bunny,' slated for release in November.