AMMA Elections: Mohanlal steps down; two other actors become strong contenders

Mohanlal steps down from the AMMA elections

Mohanlal steps down from the AMMA elections in 2025, and Kunchacko Boban and Vijayaraghavan become the front-runners. The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), the main group for Malayalam cinema actors, is about to make big changes to its leadership.

Mohanlal, the superstar who has been president, has formally decided not to run for re-election. This opens the door for a new group of leaders and changes in the organization.

Mohanlal Steps Down as President of AMMA

Many people in the Malayalam cinema business are shocked by Mohanlal's choice to leave the top job. People are now wondering who will take over for the seasoned actor as he leaves the leadership role.

Two Strong Candidates in the Spotlight

Kunchacko Boban and Vijayaraghavan are in the lead. Kunchacko is a good candidate for the younger generation of Malayalam cinema because of his modern image.

Vijayaraghavan, on the other hand, has a lot of support from older members, making him a powerful pick. People who work in the industry think that if Vijayaraghavan officially runs for office, he might win without any competition because so many people revere him.

What do the AMMA elections mean?

On August 15, 2025, the next elections will fill 17 positions, including six key office-bearer roles and 11 members of the executive committee. The nomination process started on July 17, and a lot of members are interested.

More than 30 people are likely to run, and five people were nominated on the first day. New People Want Important Jobs Baburaj, an actor, has said he wants to run for general secretary, and he is expected to file his nomination soon.

Another possible contender getting a lot of attention is actress Shwetha Menon, who used to be an AMMA office-bearer and is regarded for being a strong leader.

Members of the industry are keeping a close eye on her, even though she hasn't formally announced her entry. More and more young and older stars are getting involved It is said that actors like Tovino Thomas, Tini Tom, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Vinu Mohan, Suresh Krishna, and Jayan Cherthala are going to run for different positions.

Their participation shows that both older and younger actors are once again interested in shaping AMMA's future and direction.

Deadlines Coming Up

The deadline for submitting nominations is July 24. With only a few days left, the election activity is expected to pick up. Many people see the election as a turning point for AMMA. They want a leader who can reconcile tradition with the evolving world of Malayalam cinema.

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Mohanlal's Newest Movie

Mohanlal was recently seen in Thudarum, a crime thriller directed by Tharun Moorthy. The actor got a lot of praise for his role as Shanmugham Benz in the compelling story, which was another big step in his already great career.

Everyone is now looking at who will carry on the heritage and provide new vitality to AMMA in the post-Mohanlal era as the organization gets ready for a new chapter.