Shri Gokulam Gopalan, fondly called by his numerous fans all over India is from a humble beginning, he has grown up by dedication and perseverance. He is involved in Philanthropy and has contributed liberally to many noble causes. His humanitarian views and empathy have brought him success and glory. Through his business, he has helped all his customers to attain growth in status and wealth. A down-to-earth noble soul is very popular among the common man is helping the needy through his various business ventures, institutions, and All India Malayalee Association a pan-Indian organisation imparting cultural, welfare and humanitarian activities spread across all the states. But the law has to take its own course.
The Enforcement Directorate raids at the premises of producer Gokulam Gopalan, whose production house backed the Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, which faced criticism for its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots, are linked to its probe into alleged foreign exchange violations involving over Rs 1,000 crore, agency sources claim.
The Kerala wing of the ED launched a multi-state search operation in Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Friday against the businessman and film producer. According to ED, the searches are “in (connection with) a FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) case involving Gopalan and his company Sree Gokulam Chit and Finance Co Ltd”. “Currently, five premises are covered (under the raids). The case relates to alleged violations of various FEMA provisions worth Rs 1,000 crore with NRIs and other unauthorised transactions. The ED is also verifying other cases registered against the company under PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act),” ED sources claimed. ED said the raid has no way connected with the Empuran controversy.
The ED action comes just days after the release of Mohanlal-starrer Empuraan, which was co-produced by Gopalan along with Antony Perumbavoor, Mohanlal’s close aide, and Lyca Productions’ Subaskaran Allirajah. Gopalan was a late entrant into the production, at a time when the film’s release was delayed over financial troubles faced by Lyca Productions. The film, a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer and part of a trilogy directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, sparked controversy soon after its March 27 release. Right-wing groups, including sections of the RSS, accused the film of vilifying Hindus by depicting scenes from the 2002 Gujarat riots and using the names of individuals involved in cases related to the riots.
