Actress Ansiba Hasan's legal campaign against alleged sexual, communal, and online harassment within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has expanded significantly, with a Kochi magistrate court now directing police to explain inaction on her complaints against actresses Lakshmi Priya and Swetha Menon, even as actor Tini Tom faces a criminal case registered under non-bailable provisions following a court-ordered intervention.

Tini Tom Booked After Court Overrules Police

The Kadavanthra Police registered a case against Tini Tom after the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court rejected the police's earlier closure report, which had concluded that no cognisable offence was made out. The court found the report incomplete and held that there was prima facie material warranting a criminal investigation.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), Tini Tom allegedly referred to Ansiba as a 'jihadi' and a religious extremist, and made obscene and sexually offensive remarks in the presence of several members of the film fraternity during rehearsals for AMMA's family gathering at the Regional Sports Centre, Kadavanthra, on 13 February. The Magistrate Court specifically rejected the Investigating Officer's contention that the alleged 'jihadi' remark was made merely in jest, noting that the witness statement of actress Neena Kurup supported Ansiba's version of events.

Tini Tom is reportedly consulting legal experts on approaching the Kerala High Court to seek a quashing of the FIR before any coercive action is initiated.

Ansiba Moves Court Over Police Inaction on Lakshmi Priya, Swetha Menon

Separately, Ansiba has approached the same Magistrate Court alleging that the Palarivattom Police failed to register a case on her complaint accusing Lakshmi Priya of defaming her through an online media platform. She has also contended that no action was taken on her complaint against actress Swetha Menon.

The court has directed the Station House Officer of Palarivattom Police Station to submit a detailed report on the action taken — or not taken — on both complaints by 9 July. The move signals a broadening of the legal battle beyond the original harassment allegations to include claims of online defamation and alleged police inaction.

What the AMMA Controversy Involves

The dispute is rooted in Ansiba's allegations of sexual, communal, and online harassment within AMMA, one of Kerala's most prominent film industry bodies. The proceedings have now drawn in multiple named actors and raised questions about the conduct of police in registering — or declining to register — complaints from women in the industry.

Notably, this is not the first time AMMA has been at the centre of a harassment controversy. The organisation faced intense scrutiny following the 2017 actress assault case, which triggered widespread calls for industry reform. The current proceedings suggest those structural concerns remain unresolved.

What Happens Next

The Kadavanthra Police are expected to summon Tini Tom for questioning. The Palarivattom Police must file their compliance report by 9 July. Legal observers note that if the High Court does not stay the FIR against Tini Tom, investigators could move to make an arrest. The case is being closely watched as a test of how Kerala's police and courts handle harassment complaints from within the entertainment industry.