The Kerala government has finally released the Justice Hema Committee report, which reveals widespread sexual exploitation and gender inequality in the Malayalam film industry. Formed in 2017 in response to a high-profile sexual assault case, the committee detailed harassment, lack of basic facilities, and the coercion of women into sexual favors for career advancement. The report, initially kept under wraps for nearly five years, faced significant pushback, including legal challenges and demands for transparency and action from advocacy groups like the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC). Criticism has also been directed at the state government for delaying the release and failing to act on the serious allegations contained in the report. Redactions were made to protect individual privacy, yet the release has sparked calls for immediate governmental intervention and legal action to address the issues highlighted. The Kerala High Court played a pivotal role in ensuring the report's release, despite opposition citing privacy concerns.