The Enforcement Directorate searched locations linked to Kerala-based businessman Gokulam Gopalan for alleged foreign exchange violations. The investigation, under FEMA, includes Chennai and Kochi premises. Gopalan is involved in producing the film "L2: Empuraan", which has faced criticism and received an apology from actor Mohanlal for controversial content.
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