The Justice Hema Committee report has sparked controversy in the Malayalam film industry, leading to calls for similar committees to address sexual harassment in other Indian film industries. In the Kannada industry, the Film Industry For Rights and Equality (FIRE) group recently met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to discuss creating a safe work environment for female artists. Following this, the film chamber organized a meeting with female artists to address issues of sexual harassment and abuse within the industry on September 16. Here are the thoughts of some prominent members of the film industry on this matter: The Karnataka Film Chamber President, NM Suresh, acknowledged the directive from the Karnataka State Commission for Women to hold a meeting on women's safety in the industry and expressed readiness to engage in discussions with female artists. Former President of the Producers' Association and Film Chamber, Sa Ra Govindu, questioned the relevance of the #MeToo movement in the Kannada industry and emphasized the chamber's ability to handle industry matters while urging aggrieved parties to approach them. Producer and former Film Chamber President, Ba Ma Harish, emphasized the importance of mutual consent in professional interactions and recognized forced situations as potential #MeToo cases that can be addressed legally.