Pushpa 2: The Rule has garnered significant discussion over the past two months. Directed by Sukumar, it features Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. Such has been the impact that the film’s performances and script continue to be top topics of discussion. However, tragedy struck when a stampede happened during the movie’s screening in Hyderabad, which claimed a female fan’s life. And the trouble doesn't seem to end for the filmmaker, it seems. Today, the Income Tax officers conducted a raid at the director's office and house in Hyderabad.
IT Raid at Sukumar's house
As per the reports, on January 22, some Income Tax Department officials raided the Pushpa 2 filmmaker's properties in Hyderabad. The raids started early morning and went on for several hours. When the IT team raided his place, Sukumar was at the Hyderabad airport. As soon as he found out about the same, he rushed back to the house.
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As reported by Sakshi Post, the IT department has not shared any statement for conducting a raid at the filmmaker's house and office. Surprisingly, the move occurred just a day after the raid at Dil Raju's house. They also raided the producer's properties in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
It was further mentioned that the IT officials are suspicious of tax evasion and are cross-checking the documents. The action is a part of the investigation they are carrying out to rule out alleged financial discrepancies and income that has not been accounted for. They are also looking for financial records and transactions that hint at any alleged potential tax evasion as well.
Meanwhile, coming to Sukumar's movie Pushpa 2, the Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer has crossed over Rs 1500 crore at the worldwide box office. It has turned out to be the biggest Indian blockbuster of 2024.
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