Overview

• Speaking at India Today South Conclave 2025, Menon urged fixed, regulated schedules for women and a more supportive, communicative workplace on Malayalam sets.
• She cited working on four films during pregnancy to argue for negotiated hours, noting many women fear raising concerns due to career risks.
• Menon called the Hema Committee report an eye-opener and pledged progress on basics such as changing rooms, make-up vans and responsive grievance handling.
• An FIR over alleged obscene content—registered by Ernakulam Central Police under ITPA provisions and IT Act Section 67A—remains in process; she said the case, tied to older films, was personally shattering but did not deter her candidacy.
• The new AMMA executive includes general secretary Cuckoo Parameshwaran, with Menon saying senior stars Mohanlal, Mammootty and Suresh Gopi have offered support.