Following the Income Tax raids on producers Dil Raju, Ravi Shankar, and Naveen Yerneni, it has been reported that Sukumar, the director of Pushpa 2: The Rule, is also facing investigation by the IT department. On Wednesday, Sakshi Post disclosed that the IT Department conducted raids on the director's properties.

Sukumar is under an IT scanner

The report indicated that the operation commenced in the early hours of the morning and continued for several hours. Sources cited in the publication mentioned that IT officials accompanied the director directly from the airport to his residence. The reasons behind the ongoing raids are still not fully understood, as officials have not yet issued a statement. Sukumar recently directed the film Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. It remains to be determined whether the raids are related to the film's financial matters.

Producers properties raided

Simultaneously, the IT department is conducting raids at the residences and offices of Raju, the chairman of the Telangana Film Federation Development Corporation and associated with Sri Venkateswara Creations, as well as Ravi and Naveen from Mythri Movie Makers. On Tuesday, Raju's wife, Tejaswini, informed the media that the IT Department requested their financial records while she was seen at a bank in Hyderabad. Additionally, a digital marketing firm is also being scrutinized by the IT authorities.

About Sukumar

Sukumar, who initially served as a lecturer in mathematics and physics, has transitioned into a successful director. He commenced his professional journey as a writer, making his directorial debut with the 2004 film Arya, featuring Allu Arjun, which achieved significant acclaim. Following this success, he directed several notable films, including 100% Love, 1: Nenokkadine, Nannaku Prematho, and Rangasthalam. Since 2018, his focus has been primarily on the projects Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa 2: The Rule. Additionally, Sukumar is set to direct a new film starring Ram Charan, marking their second collaboration after Rangasthalam, although production has yet to commence.

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