Income Tax Department raids the house of Pushpa 2 director Sukumar, a day earlier the producer's house was also raided
Sukumar: Income Tax Department officials raided the house and office of 'Pushpa 2' director Sukumar in Hyderabad on Wednesday, January 22. According to reports, the raid began early in the morning and continued for several hours.
Income Tax Department officials raided the house and office of 'Pushpa 2' director Sukumar in Hyderabad on Wednesday, January 22. According to Amar Ujala, the raid began early in the morning and continued for several hours. Sukumar was reportedly at the Hyderabad airport when he was taken back to his residence by Income Tax officials, after which the raid was conducted. A day earlier, the film's producer Dil Raju's house was also raided by the Income Tax Department.
The reason for the raid has not been revealed yet. The Income Tax raids come at a time when Sukumar is enjoying the success of his latest film Pushpa 2: The Rule. The film, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles, has grossed over Rs 1200 crore in India. However, no official statement has been issued by the Income Tax Department regarding these raids or their impact on Sukumar and his recent cinematic achievement.
Filmmaker Dil Raju's properties were also raided by the Income Tax on Tuesday. The department simultaneously raided Raju's offices and residences in Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills. During this, the properties of his brother Shirish, daughter Hansita Reddy, and other relatives were searched. Reportedly, the Income Tax raids on Raju's properties are part of the investigation into suspected tax evasion and alleged financial irregularities.
