A big tension in Tollywood, after personal chats about private stuff usually Delete for All to remove it, This is where the new tension in WhatsApp arises.
Tension in Tollywood:
According to reports, a well-known producer followed suit, although the Income Tax Department is more careful. Suspicions activity raised when officials discovered WhatsApp chats being wiped clean during recent IT raids in Tollywood. According to reports, WhatsApp might have to provide chat data to IT officials upon request.
There are increasing worries that WhatsApp may have to abide by IT rules, which will have an impact on how commercial conversations are conducted. People might completely avoid talking about money on WhatsApp if chat logs are made public, preferring to speak with one other directly. On this Issue Regulatory frameworks and legal interpretations will decide the ultimate judgment.
Recent IT Raid On Dil Raju:
So Recently well-known Tollywood film producer Dil Raju was raided by the Income Tax (IT) Department in January 2025. An probe into possible tax irregularities in Raju’s production company. The Properties and his office has been raided.
What Happened?
The raids happened at Raju’s office, home, and his relatives’ homes. The properties of other production businesses, such as Mythri Movie Makers and Mango Media, searched by the IT officials. The main reason for the raid are the current movies, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam and the Game Changer. IT officials checked their financial records, such as tax returns, balance sheets, and agreements with financiers. Additionally, Raju’s wife Tejashwi lockers are checked by the IT officials.
What was the outcome?
Dil Raju said that his documents were correct and that he had given the officials an explanation of all the financial data. Moving forward Movie producers will probably receive notices from the IT department asking for an explanation.
What caused the raids?
The Main reason for investigation is the possibility in irregular between the taxes paid and the revenue generated by Raju’s production banner.
After this raid, All the producers, actors in Tollywood industry has an tension while using their social media platforms too.