New Delhi: While anticipation builds for Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film, “Animal,” controversies surround the actor following reports of his summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an online betting case. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, “Animal” also stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead, and it has already generated significant buzz among fans with teaser releases and look posters.
On October 6, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor was reportedly summoned by the Enforcement Directorate. According to sources cited by India Today, Kapoor’s summons is linked to his promotion of a subsidiary app, also endorsed by Mahadev Book app promoters, for which he allegedly received cash payments.
The Mahadev Book app is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate and various state police departments for its involvement in online betting activities.
The Enforcement Directorate, based on digital evidence, has unearthed startling financial transactions related to the case. Reportedly, a staggering Rs 112 crore was routed through hawala channels to an event management firm. Furthermore, hotel bookings amounting to Rs 42 crore were purportedly settled in cash just last month.
Alleged Celebrity Involvement
The investigation has cast a wide net over Bollywood celebrities, including actors and singers, for their alleged connections to the Mahadev online betting case. The agency is delving into their attendance at the wedding and success party of Mahadev app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar, held in the UAE in February earlier this year.
Among the celebrities allegedly attending this event are Tiger Shroff, Sunny Leone, Neha Kakkar, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Asgar, Vishal Dadlani, Elli AvrRam, Bharti Singh, Bhagyashree, Kriti Kharbanda, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Krushna Abhishek, and Sukhwinder Singh, according to the same report.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Upcoming Work
Prior to this controversy, Ranbir Kapoor was last seen alongside Shraddha Kapoor in Luv Ranjan’s “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.” His next highly-anticipated project, “Animal,” directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is scheduled for release on December 1. In “Animal,” Kapoor will share the screen with Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, among others. The film has garnered immense attention and is set to be one of the year’s most-awaited releases.
