Actor-director Rishab Shetty has triggered speculation on social media after his recent Instagram activity drew attention from fans and followers. The development comes after users noticed that the Kantara star had unfollowed some of his co-stars and associated accounts from the film franchise.
According to reports, Shetty has unfollowed actors Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty, both of whom are associated with Kantara: Chapter 1. The move was first spotted by social media users and fan pages, quickly gaining traction online and leading to discussions about a possible reason behind the change.
In addition to his co-stars, Shetty is also reported to have unfollowed Hombale Films, the production house behind the Kantara franchise. The banner has played a key role in backing the film series, which emerged as a major commercial success across India.
Despite this, reports indicate that Shetty continues to follow Vijay Kiragandur, the head of Hombale Films, even as he has removed the official production handle from his following list.
The development has led to speculation among fans about a possible fallout or differences within the team. However, there has been no official confirmation or statement from Rishab Shetty or any of the individuals involved regarding the reason behind the move.
Some reports have also suggested that the change in social media activity comes amid ongoing discussions about Shetty’s future projects following the success of Kantara. The film franchise, which began with the 2022 release, went on to become one of the highest-grossing Kannada film ventures and established Shetty as a prominent name in Indian cinema.
Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the original film, also received significant attention and performed strongly at the box office, further expanding the franchise’s reach.
The latest development has added to ongoing conversations around celebrity social media activity and how minor changes, such as following or unfollowing accounts, can quickly become a subject of public discussion.