‘AMMA’ is in the verge of collapse.

It is not because thespian Thilakan hurls all abuses on it or partisan social critic Sukumar Azhikode passes judgment on it, it is all because the internal split in it takes ‘AMMA’ to the verge of collapse. The war of words in the Malayalam film industry over the decision of the Film Chamber of Commerce to ban actors and playback singers from appearing in television programmes is the latest indication in this direction. Of late, actor Jagadeesh attacking actorSuresh Gopi indicates that all is not well within the association and it would divide vertically into two in the immediate future. Wise are women artists in Malayalam film industry for they are not involving in the present tussle in the industry.
Interestingly, while lesser actors quarrel on silly stuff, superstars stay away acting and making money.

In this context what I want to point out to the actors and whistle bowlers of the film industry is that we, viewers are not bothered with your quarrels. Film industry is not a crucial factor in the breathing of common man in Kerala. If you make good film we see and if you make bad film we will throw into thrash. We people could live without seeing nasty scenes 60 plus super star cornering a teen cute girl. Why should we create in our mind a bad taste of enjoying old man’s love making with a young girl?

How much money is wasted in Kerala for masking wicked films! The government should withdraw all the subsidies and assistance to Malayalm film industry. . All awards including State awards, which are often bones of contention, should be withdrawn. The channel debates and media coverage have false notion that this 250 member organization ‘AMMA’ is deciding the fate all Malayalis. This is absolutely a wrong concept and they have no influence average Keralite.

K A Solaman