Manchu Lakshmi appears before ED in betting apps probe: Fourth celebrity summoned in ongoing investigation
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ctor and producer Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a probe into the promotion of illegal betting apps.
According to a report by IANS, the actress arrived at the ED's regional office in Basheerbagh, Hyderabad, around 10:30 a.m., where officials are understood to have questioned her about the endorsements she did, contracts she signed, and the remuneration she received.
According to the report, the Central agency is recording her statement and gathering details of financial transactions linked to the alleged promotions. Manchu Lakshmi is the fourth actor to appear before the ED in the case, following Prakash Raj,
Vijay Deverakonda
, and Rana Daggubati, who were each questioned for several hours in recent weeks.
Rana Daggubati was examined for nearly four hours on Monday, while Vijay Deverakonda was questioned on August 6, and Prakash Raj appeared before the agency on July 30. All four are among 29 celebrities comprising actors, influencers, and YouTubers, booked by the ED on July 10 for allegedly endorsing illegal betting platforms.
Actors defend endorsements
During their earlier appearances, Rana Daggubati and Vijay Deverakonda maintained that they had only endorsed legally permitted, skill-based gaming platforms.
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Prakash Raj, meanwhile, told ED officials that he had not accepted any payment for an endorsement he did in 2016.
About Manchu Lakshmi upcoming project
On the work front, Manchu Lakshmi is expected to be gearing up for her upcoming project, 'Agni Nakshatram'. The first glimpse of the film was unveiled back in 2023 by Rana Daggubati, who is a close friend of the actress.
In this film, Lakshmi Manchu takes on the role of a fierce and badass cop. It also features her father, the legendary Mohan Babu, alongside actors like Samuthrakani, Viswant Chitra, and Siddique. Though no release date of the film has been announced by the makers, it is speculated to hit the big screens in 2026.
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