For over five years, the Hema Committee report on the Malayalam film industry remained a closely guarded secret. When it was finally released, the findings sparked intense debate and exposed troubling truths about the industry. In this special yearender series, News Brake explores the revelations beyond the headlines—unsafe working conditions, gender disparity, and systemic exploitation that plague film sets. 

<p>For over five years, the Hema Committee report on the Malayalam film industry remained a closely guarded secret. When it was finally released, the findings sparked intense debate and exposed troubling truths about the industry. In this special yearender series, News Brake explores the revelations beyond the headlines&mdash;unsafe working conditions, gender disparity, and systemic exploitation that plague film sets.&nbsp;</p>

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