US EditionProducers of hit film Manjummel Boys turn up for questioning before police in cheating case
KERALA, INDIA, JUL 7 – Producers arrested over allegations of cheating an investor who claimed denial of Rs 7 crore and 40% profit from the hit Malayalam film, with Rs 240 crore gross worldwide.
- Actor-Producer Soubin Shahir was arrested on July 9, 2025, in Kochi over a financial fraud case linked to the film Manjummel Boys.
- The case arose after Siraj Valiyathara Hameed filed a complaint alleging he was denied a promised 40% profit share following his Rs 7 crore investment.
- Manjummel Boys, a Malayalam blockbuster released in 2024, was produced by Soubin, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony, and received praise for its hopeful message.
- Authorities including the Maradu police, Enforcement Directorate, and Income Tax Department investigated alleged financial irregularities and registered cases under relevant IPC sections.
- The arrest and investigations highlight ongoing legal challenges over financial disputes in film production and emphasize the need for proper accountability of invested funds.
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'Manjummel Boys' Actor-Producer Soubin Shahir Granted Anticipatory Bail in Financial Fraud Case in Kochi
Actor Soubin Shahir was arrested in Kochi, allegedly in a financial fraud case related to the film 'Manjummel Boys'. The court had granted anticipatory bail, and he will be released after recording his arrest, as per the Kochi police. 'Manjummel Boys' Actor-Producer Soubin Shahir Granted Anticipatory Bail in Financial Fraud Case in Kochi.
Soubin Shahir questioned by police in Manjummel Boys financial fraud case
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Directed by Chidambaram, the Malayalam film 'Manjummal Boys', starring Chaupin Shahir, Srinath Bassi, Balu Varghese and others, was released on February 22 last year. Produced by Parva Films, the film had music composed by Sushin Shyam. The film was based on a true incident that happened in Kodaikanal. It was based on the incident of Kerala youths who came to Kodaikanal on a trip in 2006, and how they got out of a difficult situation. The film, …
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