‘I Don’t Feel the Need for an Organisation’: Parvathy Thiruvothu Says She Won’t Return to AMMA

Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has said she has no plans to return to the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), stating that she does not currently feel the organisation provides the support, safety and respect she expects.

Malayalam actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has made her position clear on the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, popularly known as AMMA, saying she has no plans to return to the organisation.

In a recent interview with Asianet News, Parvathy spoke about her views on AMMA, the expectations associated with the organisation and the criticism surrounding its current leadership. She said she no longer feels the need to be part of an organisation and would instead prefer to focus on her work.

The actor also questioned the criticism directed at new members of the governing structure, arguing that people who have newly taken up responsibilities should be given adequate time.

Parvathy Thiruvothu Questions AMMA’s Relevance

Parvathy said she believes AMMA no longer carries the same level of seriousness among people that may once have been associated with the organisation.

She questioned the long-standing idea of treating the association as a protective family-like structure for its members.

According to Parvathy, expectations of AMMA as a “big family” or a protective “Big Brother” have been challenged by past experiences.

She also raised questions about the criticism faced by newer members of the leadership, particularly when some individuals had occupied positions within the organisation for many years.

“AMMA is an organisation that I don’t think people take seriously anymore,” Parvathy said, adding that certain ideas and frameworks surrounding the organisation had been created and given significant value over time.

She questioned the logic of judging new people in leadership positions after only a short period, suggesting that experience cannot be developed overnight.

Why Parvathy Says She Will Not Return

Parvathy also explained why she is not interested in rejoining AMMA.

The actor said she does not currently see the organisation as a space that provides equal levels of support, safety and respect to everyone.

“I don’t feel that it is a place that offers support, safety and respect to everyone,” she said.

Parvathy added that she personally feels safe without being part of an organisation and therefore does not currently feel the need to return.

Her remarks underline a broader debate about the role of professional associations in the film industry and what members expect from them, particularly regarding representation, safety and institutional support.

Questions Over the Current Leadership

Parvathy’s comments also come amid public discussion around AMMA’s current organisational structure.

According to reports, an ad-hoc committee headed by actor Ramesh Pisharody is currently leading the association.

While discussing criticism of the new governing structure, Parvathy argued that those who are newly given responsibility should be given a reasonable opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities.

She questioned why new leaders should be judged after only six months when others had held positions for decades.

Her comments suggest that, while she has decided not to return to the association, she does not necessarily support immediate criticism of individuals who have only recently assumed leadership responsibilities.

Parvathy Thiruvothu on Earlier WCC Discussions With AMMA

Parvathy also addressed the role of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) and its earlier attempts to engage with AMMA through dialogue.

The WCC has been involved in discussions concerning issues affecting women in the Malayalam film industry and has previously called for institutional changes and greater accountability.

Parvathy said that she and the WCC had remained open to discussions if there was a genuine willingness to improve the situation.

According to her, however, those suggestions and proposals were not given sufficient importance in the past.

She said she has now moved beyond that phase and wants to concentrate on her professional work.

“WCC and I personally have always said that if they are willing to have a discussion to improve things, we are always ready for it,” she said.

However, she added that such suggestions were not taken seriously at the time.

‘I Want to Work Now’

Parvathy said her focus has now shifted away from discussions about returning to the organisation.

She indicated that she would rather concentrate on acting and her future projects.

“I want to work now,” she said, making it clear that her current priority is her professional career.

The actor has long been known for expressing her views openly on issues related to the film industry, representation and workplace conditions.

Her latest remarks indicate that she does not see rejoining AMMA as necessary at this stage of her career.

What Parvathy’s Remarks Mean

Parvathy Thiruvothu’s comments are significant because they add another perspective to the continuing conversation around the role and functioning of film industry associations.

Her decision not to return is based on her stated personal view that she does not currently see the organisation as providing the support, safety and equal treatment she expects.

At the same time, her remarks about the current leadership introduce another dimension to the debate.

She has questioned whether newly appointed leaders should be judged too quickly, particularly when others have spent decades within the organisation.

This creates a distinction between her personal decision to stay away from AMMA and her views on giving the present leadership an opportunity to function.

Parvathy Thiruvothu’s Upcoming Projects

On the professional front, Parvathy continues to focus on her film career.

One of her upcoming projects is the cop drama Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar.

She was last seen in I, Nobody, featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, which received a mixed response from audiences and critics.

With her attention now firmly on her work, Parvathy has made it clear that she does not currently intend to return to AMMA.

The Bottom Line

Parvathy Thiruvothu has drawn a clear line regarding her future association with AMMA.

The actor says she does not currently feel the need to belong to an organisation and does not plan to return, citing concerns about whether it offers support, safety and respect equally to everyone.

At the same time, she has questioned the criticism directed at new members of the organisation’s governing structure, arguing that they should be given adequate time to prove themselves.

For now, Parvathy’s focus appears to be firmly on her work and upcoming projects rather than a return to the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists.