IT Raids Target Producers Of Pushpa 2 And Game Changer In Hyderabad

Raids hit 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' and Game Changer producers' homes! What’s the real reason behind IT's scrutiny? Read on.

The Income Tax Department conducted extensive raids on prominent Tollywood producers Dil Raju and the team behind Mythri Movie Makers on Tuesday. Both producers, known for their latest released big-budget ventures like Pushpa 2 and Game Changer faced simultaneous inspections at multiple locations in Hyderabad.

Income Tax Raids on Producers Of Pushpa 2 and Game Changer

As per the reports in Telangana Today, Dil Raju whose real name is Velamkucha Venkata Ramana Reddy is a well-established producer and the founder of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The IT officials searched his offices and residences in Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills. Raids were also carried out at the homes of his brother Sirish and daughter Hanshitha Reddy, along with properties of other relatives.

On the other hand, Mythri Movie Makers’ producers Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar and their CEO Cherry faced similar scrutiny. Their production house recently achieved massive success with Pushpa 2: The Rule, which reportedly garnered more than ₹1,800 crores in revenue.

The reasons behind these raids remain undisclosed but they have left the industry buzzing with speculation.

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For those unaware, Dil Raju was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Telangana Film Development Corporation had two major releases earlier this year. Game Changer featuring Ram Charan underperformed at the box office, while Sankrantiki Vastunnam emerged as a blockbuster. The latter broke non-RRR records with its entertaining storyline and Venkatesh Daggubati’s commendable performance.

More Updates Awaited!

Reports indicate that nearly 55 IT teams conducted these raids at over eight locations, inspecting properties linked to the producers. Offices of Mythri Movie Makers were also part of the operation. Industry insiders suggest that these searches might be connected to financial irregularities or unaccounted transactions but official details are awaited.

This unexpected turn of events has caught fans and industry members off guard, sparking discussions about transparency in film financing. As investigations progress, all eyes are on the producers to see how they navigate this situation.

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