The Hema Committee report, released after five years, exposes systemic sexual harassment and abuse against women in the Malayalam film industry. The report follows the 2017 assault on a well-known Malayalam actress, which led to the formation of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) to advocate for safer working conditions. Ektaa Kapoor, reacting to the report, emphasized the need for women to lead in professional roles to create safer work environments. She noted that women's safety is not just a film industry issue but a broader workplace concern. Director Hansal Mehta echoed this sentiment, stating that men must also take responsibility for ensuring safety and equality. Both Kapoor and Mehta stressed the importance of conscious efforts toward gender equality in the workplace.