In their battle for justice, Malayalam film actresses and female technicians are engaged in a shadow war against male dominance. The Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) is growing increasingly vocal, while their counterparts in the industry maintain a conspicuous silence. When asked about the lack of support, Mohanlal, the former President of AMMA, who was recently in Chennai for medical reasons and has now returned to Kerala for unavoidable commitments, stated that he knew only as much as the average person. He urged for the completion of the police investigation into the alleged crimes and the court's role, adding that once the full picture is clear, he would make a statement. He emphasized that the culprits should be punished.

The activists in WCC face a significant challenge due to the lack of support from industry leaders, superstars, and technicians. Actress Divya Gopinath, who faced backlash in 2018 after accusing an actor of harassment during a 2017 shoot, notes that the support she received from male colleagues was minimal. Nevertheless, some brave individuals made public statements at the risk of their careers.

A plea by the WCC led to the formation of the Justice Hema Committee in 2017 to investigate the issues faced by women in the industry. Although the committee submitted its report in 2019, a condensed version was only released in 2024 after a prolonged battle by WCC against resistance from the industry regarding the release of its content.

Divya Gopinath believes that while they never intended to fight with men, they were pushed into it when seeking justice. She recounts that when she approached AMMA officials with her complaint of harassment, Mohanlal and Edavela Babu acknowledged her issue but did not take effective action to address it. This, she argues, reflects the feudal mindset of industry leaders who have failed the women and their movement.

Director-actor Joy Mathew is one of the few men who has openly supported his female colleagues. After a 25-year hiatus, he returned to direct "Shutter" (2012) and observes that many feminist movements in Kerala laid the groundwork for the formation of WCC. Mathew highlights that Kerala has been a fertile ground for feminist movements since the 1980s, citing Anweshi and Bodhana to Pennkoot. Despite subtle attempts by industry leaders to undermine WCC with enticing offers, the movement has continued undeterred.