Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 28. The summons is linked to an ongoing real estate scam in Hyderabad involving two local real estate groups.

Involvement of Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group

The two real estate groups, Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group, are accused of defrauding buyers and engaging in money laundering. Reports claim Mahesh Babu endorsed projects from both companies.

Payment Details Under ED Scrutiny

According to reports, Mahesh Babu received a total of Rs 5.90 crore for his endorsements. Of this, Rs 3.40 crore was paid via cheque, and Rs 2.50 crore was in cash. The ED is investigating whether the cash transaction was linked to laundered money.

ED's Statement on Mahesh Babu's Role

While the ED believes Mahesh may not be directly involved in the scam, they emphasized that his endorsements might have led buyers to invest their money in the fraudulent projects. Mahesh’s team has not yet issued an official statement in response to the summons.

Mahesh Babu's Upcoming Projects

On the professional front, Mahesh Babu is set to appear in SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli. The film marks Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema after six years. Prithviraj Sukumaran is also part of the cast. SSMB29 is expected to release in 2026.