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7 SourcesKochi, India
thebalanced.newsAnsiba Hassan Alleges Harassment by Tiny Tom, Resigns from AMMA; Actor Denies Claims
Malayalam actress Ansiba Hassan accused fellow actor Tiny Tom and some members of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) of subjecting her to character assassination, communal abuse, and false allegations, including being called a "jihadi" and linked to religious conversion. She resigned from AMMA on February 21, citing personal reasons but privately citing harassment and lack of support from the organisation's leadership. Tiny Tom denied the allegations, calling them hearsay. AMMA's executive committee is expected to address the matter.
Political Bias
3%96%1%
Sentiment
31%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 3%● Center 96%● Right 1%
The articles present perspectives from both Ansiba Hassan and Tiny Tom, reflecting a dispute within the Malayalam film industry association AMMA. Hassan's allegations highlight issues of communal targeting and organisational support, while Tom and some colleagues emphasize hearsay and internal resolution mechanisms. Coverage includes statements from AMMA leadership and other actors, showing a range of viewpoints without overt political framing.
Sentiment — Negative (31/100)
The overall tone across the articles is serious and concerned, focusing on allegations of harassment and communal abuse alongside denials and organisational responses. Sentiment is mixed, with empathy toward Hassan's reported distress balanced by denials from Tiny Tom and calls for internal discussion. The coverage avoids sensationalism, maintaining a factual and measured approach to the controversy.
How 7 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Drishyam 3 Actor Ansiba Hassan Accuses Tiny Tom, AMMA Members Of 'Character Assassination, Communal Abuse' | Center | Negative |
| timesnow | Ansiba Hassan's AMMA Resignation Row: Informing Mammootty, Mohanlal To Alleging Mental Harassment -- 6 Shocking Revelations By Drishyam 3 Actress | Center | Negative |
| timesnow | Drishyam 3's Ansiba Hassan Claims Actor Tiny Tom's Character Assassination Remarks Behind Reason For Leaving AMMA | Center | Negative |
| thehindu | Rift in Malayalam actor's association AMMA turns murkier as actor Ansiba alleges character assassination by actor Tiny Tom | Center | Negative |
| indiatoday | Drishyam actor Ansiba accuses co-star Tiny Tom of calling her jihadi, he reacts | Center | Negative |
| hindustantimes | Drishyam 3 actor Ansiba Hassan accuses Tiny Tom of 'character assassination', forcing her to quit AMMA | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | 'Drishyam' actress Ansiba Hassan accuses Tiny Tom of 'character assassination' | Center | Negative |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 23 May, 01:10 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1823 May, 01:10 pm'Drishyam' actress Ansiba Hassan accuses Tiny Tom of 'character assassination'
- 2hindustantimes23 May, 02:47 pmDrishyam 3 actor Ansiba Hassan accuses Tiny Tom of 'character assassination', forcing her to quit AMMA
- 3indiatoday23 May, 03:20 pmDrishyam actor Ansiba accuses co-star Tiny Tom of calling her jihadi, he reacts
- 4thehindu23 May, 03:55 pmRift in Malayalam actor's association AMMA turns murkier as actor Ansiba alleges character assassination by actor Tiny Tom
- 5timesnow23 May, 05:44 pmDrishyam 3's Ansiba Hassan Claims Actor Tiny Tom's Character Assassination Remarks Behind Reason For Leaving AMMA
- 6timesnow24 May, 01:44 amAnsiba Hassan's AMMA Resignation Row: Informing Mammootty, Mohanlal To Alleging Mental Harassment -- 6 Shocking Revelations By Drishyam 3 Actress
- 7news1824 May, 04:09 amDrishyam 3 Actor Ansiba Hassan Accuses Tiny Tom, AMMA Members Of 'Character Assassination, Communal Abuse'
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- rights violation
This story involves alleged violations of constitutional or human rights — freedom of expression, due process, custodial rights, minority rights.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
Aashirvad CinemasPen StudiosPanorama Studios
Enforcement
Police
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Kochi, India
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 24 May 2026
- Key entities
- Ansiba HassanAssociation of Malayalam Movie ArtistsMalayalamMuslimsMohanlalDrishyam 2Antony PerumbavoorAashirvad CinemasJeethu JosephCroreIndian rupeeKochi
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