Pushpa 2 Director Sukumar’s House & Office Raided By Income Tax Officials

Director Sukumar has had a wonderful end to 2024 with Pushpa 2. He has previously worked in films like Arya, Jagadam, and Nannaku Prematho. His recent film with Allu Arjun has shattered numerous box office records, grossing more than ₹1800 Core and surpassing Bahubali 2 as the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time. However, Sukumar’s 2025 has not begun on a higher note.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Income Tax Department conducted raids on the residence and office of renowned filmmakers. The operation unfolded early on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Hyderabad, with officials scrutinizing Sukumar’s financial records for potential discrepancies. Reportedly, Sukumar was intercepted at the Hyderabad airport and escorted to his residence by IT officials as the raid commenced.

After Dil Raju, IT raids the house and office of Sukumar

As per reports from Sakshi Post, the Income Tax department has raided the residence and office of Sukumar on January 22. The raid on Sukumar’s house and office has sent shockwaves through the Telugu film fraternity. Sukumar, widely celebrated for his blockbuster Pushpa franchise, was en route to an undisclosed destination from Hyderabad Airport when IT officials escorted him back home. The raids reportedly lasted several hours, as officials examined financial documents and transactions linked to Sukumar’s production ventures.