Actor Jiiva faced significant backlash after dismissing the prevalence of sexual harassment in the Tamil film industry, asserting such issues are confined to Malayalam cinema. His comments at a Chennai event, in response to the Hema Committee report on sexual exploitation in Mollywood, led to a heated exchange with journalists, culminating in a physical scuffle. Singer Chinmayi Sripada, a vocal advocate against harassment in Kollywood, criticized Jiiva's stance, questioning how he could deny the existence of such issues. Rajinikanth similarly claimed ignorance about the report, further highlighting a divide in the industry's acknowledgment of these problems. The Hema Committee report, which unveiled widespread abuse in Malayalam cinema, has intensified scrutiny across South Indian film industries, prompting calls for similar investigations in other regions. In response to growing concerns, Tamil actor Vishal announced the formation of a committee to address and prevent harassment in Kollywood.