Mohanlal declined requests to continue as AMMA 's president during the recent general body meeting of the association. His decision left the majority of the artistes disappointed, as they had hoped the Thudarum actor would remain in the position.

AMMA Holds General Body Meeting
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), a group representing Malayalam film professionals, held its general body meeting in June 2025, according to reports by Onmanorama. The primary objective of the meeting was to decide on the future leadership of the organisation and to determine who would lead AMMA going forward.

Instead of continuing with the current ad hoc committee, the members agreed to conduct proper elections within three months. This ad hoc committee had originally been formed after the previous leadership resigned amid serious allegations. Until the elections are held, the current temporary committee will continue to manage and oversee AMMA's activities. The newly elected team will be responsible for making significant decisions in the future, including internal reforms and welfare programmes.

Mohanlal Declines to Continue as President
Many actors requested Mohanlal, who had served as AMMA's president, to remain in the role. Around 20 members, including Suresh Gopi , Jagadeesh, and Baiju Santhosh , spoke in his support.

However, Mohanlal declined the request, stating that it was time for younger and newer leaders to take over. He added that, if necessary, there was still time left to take decisions—offering a glimmer of hope—but ultimately encouraged the members to proceed with the elections.

A large number of members attended the meeting, with 320 out of the total 500 members present, indicating strong interest in the proceedings. Several well-known actors, including Jagathy Sreekumar , attended the meeting after many years, making the event particularly memorable for all involved.
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Other Key Discussions During the Meeting
Other topics discussed during the meeting included establishing guidelines regarding drug use during film shoots and increasing membership fees for senior artistes. However, no final decisions were made on these matters. It was noted that these issues would be addressed following the election of the new committee.