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After ‘Manjummel Boys’ producers, ‘RDX’ makers are the latest to be booked for financial fraud

The complaint came at a time when the ED is probing the financial deals of blockbuster Malayalam films made in the past five years.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jul 02, 2024 | 1:29 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 02, 2024 | 1:29 PM

Makers of 'RDX' booked for financial fraud. (X)

After Majummel Boys producers, the makers of RDX (2023) have been booked for committing financial fraud.

The case was filed after the Hill Palace police in Ernakulam’s Tripunithura area received a complaint against the producers of RDX, which grossed over ₹100 crore.

The police said Anjana Abraham, a resident of Tripunithura, filed a complaint against RDX producers Sophia Paul and James Paul for failing to pay the promised profit margins to the stakeholders. Sophia and James bankrolled the film under their banner Weekend Blockbusters.

The financial fraud complaint against the RDX makers came at a time when the Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced that it would probe the financial transactions of blockbuster Malayalam films in the last five years.

The ED entered the picture after a police report confirmed the financial fraud committed by the makers of Manjummel Boys, which collected over ₹200 crore worldwide, made headlines. The central investigative agency launched a probe into the money laundering case registered against the three Manjummel Boys producers—Shawn Antony, Soubin Shahir, and Babu Shahir.

Related: ED to probe financial deals of Malayalam hits from the past five years

KFPA warns Malayalam producers

Meanwhile, last week, the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) warned producers against indulging in unhealthy practices that can be detrimental to the Malayalam industry.

The warning came as questions were raised over the collections of recent Malayalam hits. It also came close on the heels of the ED questioning the producers of Manjummel Boys.

Directed by debutant Nahas Hidayath, RDX struck a chord with the youth. The film drew wide appreciation for its engaging storyline, brilliant performances, and stunning fight sequences.

The action entertainer narrates the journey of Robert, Dony, and Xavier, who seek revenge against Paulson and his gang for assaulting their family.

The film featured Antony Varghese, Shane Nigam and Neeraj Madhav in the lead roles. Mahima Nambiar, Babu Antony, and Lal appeared in important roles.

(Edited by Y Krishna Jyothi)

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