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AMMA Poll Showdown Today: It's Shwetha vs Devan for the Top Spot
The New Indian Express Kottayam
|August 15, 2025
Allegations, controversies shadowed campaign for the poll which itself was result of turmoil
As Mollywood's most anticipated off-screen drama, the election to the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) will play out today. With Mohanlal stepping down as president and refusing to contest, the stage is now set for a face-off between Shwetha Menon and Devan for the top post.
This story is from the August 15, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Kottayam.
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