Pushpa 2 director Sukumar’s house raided by IT officials after Dil Raju? Here’s what we know

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A number of well-known figures within the Tollywood film industry are currently under investigation by tax authorities. Yesterday’s raids at Dil Raju’s properties in Hyderabad were followed today, January 22, by searches at the residence of Pushpa 2 director Sukumar. As reported by Sakshi Post, the IT officials began their search at his home early this morning and carried on for several hours.

Shortly thereafter, Sukumar was accompanied from the airport to his residence for a deeper probe. At this point, the specifics and reasoning behind the operation continue to be obscure. Yet, we are still waiting for an announcement from the director or IT authorities to clarify matters.

This police operation coincides with the incredible achievement of the movie “Pushpa 2,” starring Allu Arjun, which made over Rs 1500 crore at the box office and became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024. The film, directed by Sukumar, is still playing in cinemas, and an extended version called “Pushpa 2 Reloaded” has also been released.

Simultaneously, IT searches are happening at the residences and premises of Pushpa 2 producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili. Reports indicate that they, as well as financial backers associated with these productions, and a digital marketing firm, are being scrutinized in an ongoing investigation.

On January 21st, the Income Tax Authority performed wide-scale investigations on the properties belonging to Dil Raju, the producer of Game Changer. These investigations were conducted in various significant areas of Hyderabad, such as Kondapur, Banjara Hills, Gachibowli, and Jubilee Hills.

According to a report from 123Telugu, his wife, Tejaswini, stated that the officials inquired about their banking information and additionally sought permission to inspect their bank safes.

According to reports, IT officers conducted checks at a total of eight places linked to prominent figures in the Telugu film industry. The goal of these inspections was to examine their financial documents and transactions at both their offices and homes.

Besides Dil Raju, his associate in business and co-producer Sirish, along with his daughter Hansita Reddy, are now being scrutinized by the IT department. Their residences have been searched as a part of the ongoing probe.

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2025-01-22 11:37