The Tamil film INDRA has come under the spotlight following fresh allegations related to its production and certification process. The film was initially produced under the banner JSM Pictures by A.R. Jaffer Sadiq, who was arrested last year on charges of drug trafficking. Sadiq was released on bail a few months ago.
At the time of his arrest, INDRA was being jointly produced by Jaffer Sadiq and Irfan Malik of Emperor Entertainment. However, as the film approaches certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), notable changes in production details have raised eyebrows. The producer’s name now appears as Jaffer Sadiq (instead of A.R.Jaffer Sadiq) and the banner has been altered to JSM Movie Production, replacing the original JSM Pictures.
Sources allege that the production team may have submitted forged documents to secure CBFC certification for the film’s release. There are also unconfirmed reports that INDRA has been under attachment or scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on suspicions of money laundering.
Observers and industry insiders are now calling on both the Enforcement Directorate and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to investigate the matter further. They seek clarification on whether INDRA is free from legal encumbrances and compliant with all regulatory norms.
No official statement has yet been issued by the ED, NCB, or the production team regarding these allegations.