Dr Muthumani Somasundaram is an actress, lawyer, and academic who serves as a Professor of Practice at Kochi Business School, specialising in Industrial Relations and Labour Laws. She is also a member of the KBS Advisory Board and Guest Faculty, contributing valuable industry and legal insights to the institution. She holds a Doctorate from the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), where her research focused on the relevance of the Copyright Act of 1957 in protecting the interests of directors and writers in Indian cinema. Dr Muthumani made her film debut in Rasathanthram and has appeared in several acclaimed films, including Vinodayathra, How Old Are You, Oru Indian Pranayakatha, and Annayum Rasoolum. Through her diverse career in cinema, law, and academia, she brings unique perspectives that enrich the learning experience at Kochi Business School.