'Manjummel Boys' financial fraud case: SIT begins probe
Kerala police have set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a major financial fraud linked to the Malayalam film Manjummel Boys.
Businessman Siraj Valiyathara Hameed claims he invested ₹7 crore in the movie but was denied both the principal amount and the promised 40% profit share by producers Soubin Shahir, his father Babu Shahir, and co-producer Shawn Antony.
The case involves charges like cheating, breach of trust, and forgery.
Producers deny any wrongdoing
The Kerala High Court has refused to drop the case, so the SIT—led by Deputy Commissioner Vinod Pillai—is moving ahead with its investigation.
The film reportedly made over ₹200 crore at the box office, and the producers deny any wrongdoing, but Hameed insists he was left out of his share.
There's also an Enforcement Directorate probe into possible money laundering tied to inflated box office numbers.
Right now, both police and courts are keeping a close watch as inquiries continue, with travel bans in place for all three producers to prevent interference.