The Hema Committee report, while analysing the reasons behind the targeting of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) and the exclusion of its members from film roles, has stated, "We are convinced that members of the WCC are generally not considered for working in cinema solely because they are members of the WCC, who protested against atrocities in the industry."
The report also highlighted an exception within the WCC, noting that one founding member, who continues to receive numerous offers in cinema, has consistently downplayed the issues faced by women in the industry. "She is the only woman who has repeatedly stated that there is no problem for women in cinema and that she has not heard of any sexual harassment involving women in the industry, which is far from the truth. If her evidence is analysed, we are persuaded to believe that she is deliberately avoiding speaking out against men or the industry due to her selfish motive of not being ousted from the Malayalam film industry. No value can be attached to the evidence provided by such an actress," the report remarked.
Furthermore, the report recorded claims from WCC members that many male figures within the industry have openly declared that WCC members would not be allowed to work in cinema. "None dares to cast WCC members in films because they have openly criticised various issues that are not well-received by many in the industry. Instead of casting WCC members, producers opt for other available women. Some producers are afraid to cast WCC members, believing it would offend powerful members of AMMA. WCC members have a strong case that they are being banned from cinema because they openly spoke about undesirable practices in the industry. They are effectively kept away by those who are offended by what WCC members have openly stated against the atrocities in cinema and the AMMA association," the report stated.
Meanwhile, WCC has welcomed the publication of the Justice Hema Commission report, which brings attention to the difficulties women encounter within the Malayalam film industry. In a social media post, the WCC credited the release of the report to their persistent efforts and intervention.