Actor Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film Maharshi has mired itself in a controversy a day ahead of its release as Income Tax officials raided producer Dil Raju’s office in Hyderbad, a leading website reports. The raid has caused enough worry for the producers as it may affect the release of the film that has been postponed several times in the past.
Although several quarters are of the opinion that the IT raid may affect Maharshi’s release on May 9, makers of the film have not responded yet. The report also states that makers of Maharshi were allowed to increase the rate of tickets ahead of its release - rumours are rife that tickets are being sold at Rs 200 instead of Rs 50 – the apparent correct price.
Theatrical rights of Maharshi, if reports are anything to go by, have been sold for Rs 95 crore worldwide while the non-theatrical rights is valued at Rs 45 crore. Dil Raju's firm is responsible for distributing the film in Nizam, Krishna and Uttarandhra.
Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, Maharshi has also been produced by Ashwini Dutt and Prasad V Potluri apart from Dil Raju. The film co-stars Pooja Hegde, Allari Naresh and Jagapathi Babu. The film reportedly casts Mahesh as a college student, a business tycoon and a common man.
Source: India Today
