Malayalam film director Vinayan has attributed the non-publication of the Hema Commission report to fears among some people in the film fraternity. Reacting to the High Court's decision to stay the report's release, Vinayan said that "they will go to any lengths to ensure that the Hema Commission report is not out."

According to Vinayan, reluctance to disclose the report indicates that some individuals are keen to protect their positions of power within the industry. He noted that this resistance demonstrates a broader issue of dominance endorsed by the government and the court that could significantly impact ordinary filmmakers if these influential figures retain their control.

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Similarly, Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) member and actress Revathi expressed disappointment over the HC decision.

Interestingly, the Kerala Film Producers' Association has distanced itself from the ongoing legal battle over the report. Secretary B. Rakesh clarified that the association is not involved in the objection filed against the report's release and noted that Sajimon Parayil, the producer behind the petition, is not a member of the association.

The controversy escalated when the High Court issued a last-minute stay on the report's release. The move came as producer Sajimon Parayil, who filed the objection, argued that even a partial release of the report could lead to the identification of those who provided statements.

In response, counsel for the Information Commission, A. Ajay, alleged that Parayil's petition was primarily motivated by the interests of others. The counsel also noted that those who gave statements did not object to the report's release and sought clarity on how it would affect the petitioner.

The High Court's intervention came unexpectedly, as the matter was reviewed by a division bench including the Acting Chief Justice. The registry noted that the petition could not be classified as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Following clarification that the issue also affected him personally, the single bench deferred the case to the 31st, directing that a notice be issued to the government.

The Hema Committee report, completed in 2019, has been withheld by the government despite orders from the Right to Information Commission to release it, excluding personal privacy details.