Producers and actors in the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) erupted in fierce opposition to the formation of an Internal Committee (IC) — which would address concerns of women’s safety in the workplace — claiming that it is redundant and could cause potential “financial losses” to the industry. The Karnataka State Women’s Commission had recently proposed the establishment of an IC in the film industry, in the wake of the release of the Hema Committee report which revealed the abysmal working conditions and sexual harassment prevalent in the Malayalam film industry. The formation of ICs in workplaces are mandated as per the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act.