“No rush, eh? It’s only been five and a half years since the report was submitted”: When Parvathy Thiruvothu openly called out CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has sharply criticised the Kerala government over its handling of the long-pending Hema Committee report, calling out the inaction and lack of policy reforms even five years after the report was submitted.

Taking to Instagram in June, the acclaimed actor voiced her frustration over fresh reports that police are planning to drop the remaining cases filed on the basis of the committee’s findings. In a pointed remark directed at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Parvathy wrote:

“Now can we focus on the actual reason this committee was formed? Putting policies in place to help make regulations in the industry? What is happening with that? No rush, eh? It’s only been five and a half years since the report was submitted.”

Her comments came in response to news that the police, citing a lack of interest among complainants to pursue legal proceedings, are preparing to close the final 14 cases linked to the Hema Committee. Out of the 35 cases initially registered by a special investigation team, 21 have already been dropped.

The Hema Committee was set up in the aftermath of several disturbing revelations about the Malayalam film industry, particularly following the 2017 high-profile abduction and sexual assault of a popular actress. The committee, headed by actor Hema, was tasked with studying workplace conditions and the prevalence of abuse and harassment faced by women in the industry.

The panel’s findings triggered nearly 40 complaints across various police stations. While 30 of these cases have resulted in chargesheets being filed, investigations are still ongoing. Among those under legal scrutiny are several industry veterans including Mukesh, Maniyanpilla Raju, Siddique, and director Ranjith.

Despite the gravity of the issues raised and promises of systemic reform, the delay in implementing recommendations has drawn heavy criticism from actors, activists, and members of the Women in Cinema Collective. Parvathy’s post echoes the growing sentiment that justice and structural change remain elusive even years after the initial outrage.