After the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which sparked controversy in the Malayalam film industry, there has been a growing demand for the establishment of similar committees in other Indian film industries to address issues of sexual harassment. The Film Industry For Rights and Equality (FIRE) group in the Kannada industry recently met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to discuss creating a safe workplace for female artists. Following this, the film chamber held a meeting with female artists on September 16 to address concerns about sexual harassment and other forms of abuse within the industry. Various prominent members of the film community shared their views on the matter:

- The Karnataka Film Chamber President, NM Suresh, mentioned that the Karnataka State Commission for Women has directed them to host a meeting regarding women's safety in the industry, and they will be organizing a gathering with female artists to discuss the issue.

- Former President of the Producers' Association and Film Chamber, Sa Ra Govindu, expressed confusion about the resurfacing of the #MeToo issue in the Kannada industry, emphasizing that they have no significant grievances to protest against. He believed that the film chamber is capable of addressing industry matters, and any grievances should be easily resolved through their platform.

- Producer and former President of the film chamber, Ba Ma Harish, stated that in a system where both men and women are treated equally, any incidents should be based on mutual consent. If any interactions are enforced, he acknowledged that it could be considered a #MeToo situation and should be dealt with through legal channels.