Prithviraj Sukumaran, Director of ‘Empuraan’, Receives IT Notice
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Synopsis
Prithviraj Sukumaran, the director and lead actor of the film 'Empuraan', has received a notice from the Income Tax Department due to scrutiny over his earnings and financial dealings related to films released in 2022. His mother stated he has done nothing wrong and will respond appropriately.
Key Takeaways
- Prithviraj Sukumaran received an IT notice related to his films.
- The notice demands clarification on his financial dealings.
- It relates to three films: Jana Gana Mana, Kaduva, and Gold.
- Investigations originated from IT raids in 2022.
- Gokulam Gopalan, a co-producer, is also under investigation.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 (NationPress) With the film Empuraan currently under examination and receiving criticism from the RSS mouthpiece, the director and lead actor, Prithviraj Sukumaran, has been issued a notice by the Income Tax Department.
The notice requests clarification regarding his earnings and financial transactions associated with films released in 2022.
Empuraan premiered in theatres on March 27, and the notice was dispatched on March 29. Prithviraj must reply to the notice by April 29.
His mother, veteran actress Mallika Sukumaran, confirmed the news, stating that her son has committed no wrongdoing and will address the matter accordingly.
The IT notice relates to three films -- Jana Gana Mana, Kaduva, and Gold -- where Prithviraj served as both an actor and co-producer.
Authorities have raised queries concerning inconsistencies in the accounting of his remuneration.
Officials noted that this notice is part of ongoing investigations stemming from IT raids conducted in 2022.
Notably, Empuraan’s co-producer, Gokulam Gopalan, is also under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The ED has conducted raids at Gopalan’s offices and residences in Chennai and Kozhikode. Though authorities have stated that the raids are not connected to the Empuraan controversy, speculation persists.
At 42, Prithviraj is the son of the late actor Sukumaran, one of Malayalam cinema's most beloved stars in the 1980s. While pursuing an MBA in Australia, he stumbled into acting during a vacation and made his film debut with Nandanam in 2002.
He gained fame with Classmates and, in 2006, earned the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Vaasthavam.
In 2010, he entered production, and his career took off. His directorial debut, Lucifer, the first installment in the Empuraan series, solidified his position in the industry.
Despite the ongoing controversy, Prithviraj has maintained a low profile.
Reports regarding the IT notice served to Prithviraj Sukumaran surfaced on Saturday.
