For many people, becoming a movie star is a fantasy. Yes, the job comes with a lot of privileges, but it also puts them under constant scrutiny. movie stars are unquestionably well compensated for their profession, putting them in the crosshairs of income tax evasion. Let's take a look back at some of the controversial income tax raids in Kollywood.
Vijay
Vijay is the only tamil actor who has been subjected to numerous income tax audits. During the filming of 'Master,' Vijay's home was raided, and the officials transporting Vijay from neyveli to madras became the subject of dispute. Vijay's name, on the other hand, was cleared in the probe.
Suriya
In 2010, the Income Tax Department performed a hurried raid on Suriya's multiple residences. The actor was then ordered to pay Rs 3 crore in taxes for past financial years. Suriya, on the other hand, filed an appeal against the order of the Income Tax Department. Suriya made payments with interest when the case was decided recently.
Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna rose to prominence after appearing in the kannada film 'Kirik Party,' and has since established herself as a prominent South indian actress. Rashmika's home was raided by the Income Tax Department in 2020. She was classified as Telugu's highest-paid actress, but her name was cleared in the probe since she had paid all of her taxes on time.
Nayantara
Nayanthara is a well-known South indian actress who has been wowing audiences with her flicks for more than a decade. Nayanthara's home was raided for income tax in 2015. Not only Nayanthara, but numerous tamil celebrities' homes, including Vijay and Samantha, were raided by the IRS at the time.
Vijay
Vijay is the only tamil actor who has been subjected to numerous income tax audits. During the filming of 'Master,' Vijay's home was raided, and the officials transporting Vijay from neyveli to madras became the subject of dispute. Vijay's name, on the other hand, was cleared in the probe.
Suriya
In 2010, the Income Tax Department performed a hurried raid on Suriya's multiple residences. The actor was then ordered to pay Rs 3 crore in taxes for past financial years. Suriya, on the other hand, filed an appeal against the order of the Income Tax Department. Suriya made payments with interest when the case was decided recently.
Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna rose to prominence after appearing in the kannada film 'Kirik Party,' and has since established herself as a prominent South indian actress. Rashmika's home was raided by the Income Tax Department in 2020. She was classified as Telugu's highest-paid actress, but her name was cleared in the probe since she had paid all of her taxes on time.
Nayantara
Nayanthara is a well-known South indian actress who has been wowing audiences with her flicks for more than a decade. Nayanthara's home was raided for income tax in 2015. Not only Nayanthara, but numerous tamil celebrities' homes, including Vijay and Samantha, were raided by the IRS at the time.
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