Actor Jagadeesh has determined to withdraw his nomination for the post of president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA).
He was among the many six actors who had filed their nomination papers for the highest post in the actors’ body in the Malayalam film business. Mr. Jagadeesh had sought the concurrence of actors, together with Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Suresh Gopi, earlier than deciding to withdraw his nomination.
It was said that he determined to withdraw from the fray amid the assist from numerous quarters for a lady president.
Swetha Menon is the lone lady candidate, who had filed the nomination for the post. Actor Raveendran had withdrawn his nomination on Tuesday, although he had stated that he would contest for the post of basic secretary.
Actor Devan had stated on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) that he had no plans to withdraw from the competition for the post of president as he pointed out that he had determined to file his nomination solely after senior actor Mohanlal opted out of the race.
He stated that “women had every right to assume leadership roles in any organisation. But it should not be at the mercy of men. It would be an insult to actor Swetha Menon, who is contesting for the post of president, if Mr. Jagadeesh has to withdraw from the race for her,” he stated.
A transparent image on the ultimate record of candidates in the electoral race will emerge by Thursday (July 31, 2025) night. The deadline for withdrawal of nominations is round 3 p.m.
The election is scheduled on August 15.
