IT Raids Shake Telugu Film Industry: Dil Raju & Mythri Movie Makers Under Scrutiny
In a major development, the Income Tax department launched extensive raids early this morning targeting top producers in the Telugu film industry. The operation focused on Dil Raju, a prominent figure in Tollywood, who produced two major releases this Sankranthi and currently serves as the chairman of the Telangana Film Development Corporation.
Raids were carried out at Dil Raju’s residence, his partner Sirish’s home, and his daughter Hansita Reddy’s property. Offices connected to Dil Raju were also part of the inspections.
Simultaneously, IT officials conducted searches at the offices and residences of the Mythri Movie Makers team. Producers Naveen Yerneni, Yalamanchali Ravi Shankar, and CEO Cherry, who recently backed the much-anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule, were all under the scanner.
IT Raids Shake Telugu Film Industry: Dil Raju & Mythri Movie Makers Under Scrutiny
The operation appears to be a large-scale investigation, involving 55 IT teams simultaneously executing searches at eight locations. Dil Raju, known for his high-budget ventures like Game Changer and Sankranthi ki Vastunnam, is facing intense scrutiny amidst these proceedings.
While the exact details of the findings remain undisclosed, these raids have sent shockwaves through the Telugu film industry, as both Dil Raju and Mythri Movie Makers are key players in Tollywood.
With speculations rife, the industry and fans alike await further updates on the outcome of these inspections, which could have significant implications for some of the biggest names in Telugu cinema.