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The Kerala Film Producers Association announced its new leadership with Rakesh B as President and Listin Stephen as Secretary. The election saw National Award winner Sandeep Senan elected as Vice-President. Sandra Thomas' nomination rejection led to protests and legal action, fueling social media clashes. The results follow heated debates over association rules and transparency.

Key Points: Rakesh B Wins KFPA Presidency as Listin Stephen Becomes Secretary

  • Rakesh B elected KFPA President after contested polls
  • Listin Stephen takes Secretary role
  • Sandra Thomas' nomination rejected, sparks controversy
  • National Award winner Sandeep Senan named Vice-President
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Kerala Film Producers Association poll results out- Rakesh B elected President, Listin Stephen to take Secretary role

Kerala Film Producers Association elects Rakesh B as President and Listin Stephen as Secretary amid Sandra Thomas nomination controversy.

"It was a symbolic way of protest against the KFPA committee members – Sandra Thomas"

Kochi, August 15

After tense moments and heated exchanges on social media, the Kerala Film Producers Association's (KFPA) election results were declared on Thursday in Kochi. Producers Rakesh B and Listin Stephen have been elected as President and Secretary of the association, respectively.

The election was held at Hotel Abad Plaza in Kochi. Sophia Paul and National Award Winner Sandeep Senan have been elected as Vice-Presidents of KFPA.

Sandeep Senan has won the National Award for the Malayalam film 'Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum', which starred Fahadh Faasil in the lead role.

As for the post of Joint Secretaries, Producers Alwin Antony and Mm Hamsa have been selected as per the majority of the votes. Subair NP has been elected as the Treasurer for KFPA.

As for the Executive Commitee, a total of 14 members have been elected in the KFPA elections 2025. It include Siyad Koker, Kochumon Century, Ousepachan Valakuzhy, Evershine Mani, K. Krishnakumar, Mukesh R. Metha, Abraham Mathew, Joby George, Thomas Mathew, Ramesh Kumar, Santosh Pavitram, Sherga Sandeep and Vishak Subramaniam.

The KFPA Election 2025 garnered headlines when actress and producer Sandra Thomas's nominations to the post of President and Treasurer were rejected following which she approached the court.

The actress filed the nominations in Kochi by wearing a Purdah. The producer called it a "symbolic way" of protest against the KFPA commitee members.

The KFPA elections also garnered limelight after the association reportedly rejected the president nominations for the actress by citing the rules of commitee.

It also led to heated verbal arguments between Producer Vijay Babu and Sandra Thomas from their official Facebook handles.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see fresh faces in leadership! But why so much drama before elections? First purdah protest, then social media fights... Malayalam film industry should focus more on quality content than politics.
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Arjun K
Listin Stephen as Secretary is excellent news! His production house has given us some brilliant films. Hope he brings that same vision to KFPA. The industry needs strong leadership to compete with OTT platforms.
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Sarah B
As an outsider following Malayalam cinema, I'm surprised by the Sandra Thomas episode. If rules blocked her nomination, maybe the rules need updating? The industry seems progressive in films but not in administration.
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Vikram M
Strong team overall! Sandeep Senan as VP is perfect - someone who understands both creative and business sides. Hope they address theater vs OTT conflicts and help small producers too. #KeralaCinemaRising
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Kavya N
The Facebook fights were so unprofessional! 😒 Industry leaders should set better examples. Anyway, wishing the new team all the best - please focus on fair remuneration for all workers, not just stars.

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