In a shocking development, the Telugu film industry is abuzz with news of Income Tax (IT) raids on director Sukumar’s residence. These searches, which began yesterday morning, reportedly involved IT officials escorting Sukumar from the airport to his home. This has quickly become a hot topic on social media.
The raid is believed to be connected to Sukumar’s involvement with the massive success of Pushpa: The Rule. Rumors suggest that the director was paid a whopping Rs 80 crore for the film, a figure that raised eyebrows within the industry and beyond, given the movie’s extraordinary performance at the box office worldwide.
This raid follows similar actions on the offices of Dil Raju and Mythri Movie Makers, which have been under investigation since yesterday. Reports indicate that IT officials have been examining financial records and documents related to the fiscal aspects of Pushpa 2. Although the media initially kept this under wraps, it has now surfaced, adding fuel to the ongoing speculation.
The fact that multiple key figures associated with Pushpa 2 are under scrutiny, including Mythri Movie Makers and now Sukumar, suggests that the IT department is intensifying its focus on the financial dealings surrounding the film’s success. As the situation unfolds, the Telugu film industry continues to watch closely for further developments.
