On January 21, the Income Tax department launched searches at the properties of prominent Telugu film producer Dil Raju, known for producing the recently released film Game Changer under Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The raids also took place at the properties of Pushpa 2 director Sukumar and the owners of Mythri Movie Makers, Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar. IT Officials Raid ‘Game Changer’ Producer Dil Raju’s Properties in Hyderabad.
On January 22, IT officials conducted a raid at Sukumar’s residence in Hyderabad. At the time, Sukumar was at the airport but was escorted back home by the officials for the search. This raid comes amid the director’s success with Pushpa 2: The Rule, which has earned over INR 1600 crore globally. The raid lasted several hours, but the specific reasons and outcomes remain unclear. ‘Pushpa 2 The Rule’ Box Office Collection Day 27: Allu Arjun’s Film Set to Cross INR 1800 Crore Mark Worldwide.
Around 55 teams from the Income Tax department conducted surprise raids across over eight locations in Hyderabad, including properties in Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills. The raids also targeted the offices and properties of Pushpa 2 producers, Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar Yelamanchili. Pushpa 2, which released on December 5, 2024, became the highest-grossing Indian film of the year.
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