The Justice Hema Committee report has caused uproar in the Malayalam film industry, leading to a push for similar committees to be established in other Indian film industries to address sexual harassment. 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 safer 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 abuse in the industry. Prominent figures from the film fraternity shared their perspectives on the matter:

- NM Suresh, President of the Karnataka Film Chamber, stated that the Karnataka State Commission for Women has directed them to hold a meeting to address women's safety in the industry, and they will be organizing a gathering with all female artists to discuss this issue.

- Sa Ra Govindu, former President of the Producers' Association and Film Chamber, questioned the necessity of the #MeToo movement in the Kannada industry, expressing confidence in the film chamber's ability to handle industry matters and welcoming any grievances to be brought to them directly.

- Ba Ma Harish, a producer and former President of the film chamber, emphasized the importance of mutual consent in interactions between men and women in the industry. He acknowledged that situations where consent is absent constitute a #MeToo scenario that should be addressed legally.