Film director and producer S. Shankar. File | Photo Credit: Thomodaran B.

Enforcement (ED), Chennai Zonal Office’s Directorate of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 under the provisions of prevention of 2002, Film Director and Producer S. Three immovable properties worth ₹ 10.11 crore registered in the name of Shankar have been provided.

This was done on Monday (February 17, 2025) by the provisional incorporated central agency.

The ED started an investigation on May 19, 2011 on the basis of a complaint filed against Shri Shankar before the 13th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore, Chennai. Darling (Robot) was copied from a story titled Rajinikanth starring and directed by Mr. Shankar. Jiguba Sri Shankar written by him was provided for violations under the Copyright Act, 1957 and (then) under the Indian Penal Code.

The ED said that its investigation has revealed that Shri Shankar received sufficient remuneration of .5 11.5 crore for his versatile contribution. DarlingStory including development, screenplay, dialogue and direction. In addition, an independent report by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) identified the striking similarities between the story. Jiguba And movie DarlingThis report, which examined the narrative structure, character development and thematic elements, gives significant support to allegations of literary theft against Shri Shankar.

Darling Earning around the world and earning 290 crores, at that time became an all -time blockbuster.

In a statement, Ed said, “Based on enough evidence and records, it is determined that S. Shankar has violated Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957 – a violation that has now been classified as a scheduled offense under the PMLA. 2002. ”

Further investigation is on.