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Soubin Shahir Arrested in Financial Fraud Case Tied to Malayalam Film Manjummel Boys

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Actor-producer Soubin Shahir was arrested after being charged with financial fraud related to the film Manjummel Boys. This comes after his father, Babu Shahir, and associate, Shawn Antony, were previously summoned for questioning and later arrested. Soubin Shahir's production house, Parava Films, has been under investigation since allegations of embezzling Rs 7 crore were made. The police claim that a thorough investigation is needed to account for the funds of the film.

Key Takeaways:

  • Soubin Shahir, an actor-producer, was arrested in a financial fraud case connected to the film Manjummel Boys.
  • The case involves allegations of embezzling Rs 7 crore from the film's budget.
  • Soubin Shahir's production house, Parava Films, has been under investigation since the allegations were made.
  • The police claim that Soubin Shahir had pre-planned the fraud before the film's filming began.
  • The film's budget was allegedly inflated, with the director claiming the total budget would be Rs 22 crore, but the film was made within Rs 18.65 crore.
  • Soubin Shahir's associate, Siraj Valiyaveettil, claimed he invested Rs 7 crore in the film but did not receive the promised 40% profit.
  • Soubin Shahir's father, Babu Shahir, and associate, Shawn Antony, were previously summoned for questioning and later arrested.
  • The Income Tax Department conducted raids at Soubin Shahir's office in 2024 after allegations of not filing tax returns and concealing financial documents.
  • Manjummel Boys, directed by Chidambaram, was based on an incident that took place in 2006 at Guna Caves and was acclaimed for its message of hope and resilience.
  • The film was a commercial success, making Rs 140 crore in India and collecting Rs 240 crore worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Allegations of embezzling Rs 7 crore were made against Soubin Shahir's production house.
  • The film's budget was allegedly inflated, with a total budget of Rs 22 crore but a final cost of Rs 18.65 crore.
  • Manjummel Boys made Rs 140 crore in India and collected Rs 240 crore worldwide.
  • The film remained the biggest hit of Malayalam cinema until the release of L2: Empuraan.

Sources:

  • The Week
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com

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