Superstar Mahesh Babu recently returned to Hyderabad from Rome after a brief family trip. He is set to resume shooting for his much-anticipated film, tentatively titled SSMB29, directed by the globally acclaimed SS Rajamouli.
However, a fresh update has emerged: the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a notice to Mahesh Babu, summoning him to appear before them on April 27, 2025. The issue at hand involves his remuneration from Surana Group and Sai Surya Developers, related to his involvement in promoting their real estate projects.
Reports suggest that Mahesh Babu was paid a total of Rs. 5.9 crore – Rs. 3.4 crore via cheque and Rs. 2.5 crore in cash. The cash payment is now under investigation, with suspicions of it being linked to a money laundering network.
It is also known that both Surana Group and Sai Surya Developers were recently raided by the ED. The outcome of the investigation remains unclear, and further developments are awaited.