The release of the Justice Hema Committee report in the Malayalam film industry has caused a stir, prompting calls for similar committees to address sexual harassment in other Indian film industries. In the Kannada industry, members of the Film Industry For Rights and Equality (FIRE) recently met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to discuss creating a safe working environment for female artists. Following this, the film chamber held a meeting with female artists on September 16 to address issues of sexual harassment and other forms of abuse prevalent in the industry. Key figures in the film fraternity shared their perspectives on the matter:

President of the Karnataka Film Chamber, NM Suresh, stated that the Karnataka State Commission for Women has advised holding a meeting about women's safety in the industry, and they will be organizing a gathering with female artists to address this.

Former President of the Producers' Association and Film Chamber, Sa Ra Govindu, expressed confusion over the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in the Kannada industry, noting that he believes the film chamber is capable of handling industry matters and that individuals with grievances should approach them directly.

Producer and former President of the film chamber, Ba Ma Harish, emphasized the importance of consent in interactions between men and women in the industry. He suggested that interference is only warranted in situations where consent is not present, turning it into a #MeToo case that can be pursued legally.