Mohanlal opens up about Dileep’s expulsion from AMMA

Actor Mohanlal may be in news for his films Neerali, Odiyan and Kayamkulam Kochunni among others, however, he is also in the news for the AMMA-Dileep row. The newly elected president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), Mohanlal has been facing criticism for reinstating Dileep. On Monday (9th July) the association had an urgent meeting with its executive members. which was later followed by a press conference with Mohanlal addressing the media.

Mohanlal revealed that the members of AMMA had gathered for an emergency meeting at Mammootty’s residence to discuss Dileep’s expulsion from the association. This discussion further led to two groups having varied opinions about Dileep’s expulsion. He also questioned those who were not a part of a discussion and then blamed them for calling AMMA a patriarchal organization. On having a meeting with WCC he said “A meeting with Women in Cinema Collective will be decided soon after discussing with other executive members.”

Now, the film industry is looking to know more answers about Dileep’s inclusion in the association and WCC’s say in the next meeting. Watch this space for more on the Dileep-WCC row.