New Delhi, May 25 -- The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) is facing escalating internal unrest after a series of allegations and public confrontations exposed deep divisions within the influential actors' organisation.

The latest controversy erupted after actor Ansiba Hasan levelled serious accusations against executive committee member Tini Tom, alleging that she had been subjected to sustained personal attacks and communal abuse within the association.

Hasan claimed Tom spread false rumours about her personal life, branded her a "jihadi", and that the absence of meaningful support from AMMA's leadership ultimately forced her to step down from her position as joint secretary.

Although AMMA's executive committee accepted H...