MACTA Elects New Office-Bearers

speedy Summary

• Filmmaker Joshy Mathew has been elected as the Chairperson of the Malayalam Cine Technicians’ Association (MACTA).
• Sreekumar Arookutti is the new General Secretary.
• Sajin Lal has been elected as Treasurer.
• Vice-Chairpersons: Rajeev Alunkal and P.K. Baburaj.
• Joint Secretaries: N.M. Badusha, Utpal V. Nayanar, and Sony Sai.

[Published – July 09, 2025, 09:08 pm IST]

Indian Opinion Analysis

Joshy Mathew’s election as head of MACTA comes at a time when leadership within industry organizations plays a significant role in addressing professionals’ concerns in cinema. The addition of experienced office-bearers to key positions suggests continuity in collaborative governance for Malayalam film technicians. Leadership transitions such as these could have implications for policies that affect worker welfare, portrayal, and industry growth-notably in an era were regional cinema continues gaining national prominence.

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