KOCHI: The investigation in gold smuggling and drugs case will be extended to the Malayalam film industry. The special branch of state police has started the probe in this direction. The team mainly focuses on the details of films released from January 1, 2019. The move is intended to throw light on the links between gold smuggling, drug rackets and Malayalam film industry.

The special branch has sent a letter to the producer’s association seeking details of the films. The probe team has sought information on actors, the remuneration given to them, total budget and the source of money, since January 1, 2019. The probe extends to film industry in the wake of allegations from different quarters that black money is rampantly being used in Malayalam film industry.

Earlier, reports had come out which indicated Anoop Muhammed, the accused in gold smuggling case calling Khalid Rehman for 22 times between June to July period.