Suniel Shetty SLAMS false rumors on Ahan Shetty’s entourage costs for ‘Sanki’ delay, defends 'Border 2' star's professionalism

Actor Suniel Shetty recently addressed reports claiming that his son, Ahan Shetty, was responsible for high entourage expenses that allegedly led to the postponement of the film ‘Sanki’, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. Shetty emphasized that these rumours are baseless and highlighted Ahan’s professionalism and recent career progress.

The speculation began after Ahan Shetty, who made his debut with ‘Tadap’ in 2021, saw his next film, ‘Sanki’, unexpectedly put on hold. In 2024, reports from Bollywood Hungama suggested that financial concerns tied to Ahan’s entourage contributed to the decision, sparking widespread chatter.

Suniel Shetty addresses entourage rumors

In an interview with Lehren Retro, Suniel Shetty firmly rejected these claims and shared, "Ahan has never gone overboard with his entourage. These are all rumours. This gossip was circulated as per the producer’s convenience. If the producer says that he can show a bill, then I will see. There, the father steps in and will step in, very, very clearly. Don’t spread lies to hide your weaknesses, because it’s not fair on Ahan."

Shetty explained that both he and Ahan maintain strict personal rules regarding on-set expenses, "Ahan is very, very careful with his entourage. And if it’s his entourage, he will pay for it. He is aware of that. When Suniel Shetty takes his food and water from home, my staff has been told that if you are eating the unit’s food, it’s fine, but if you want to order from outside, put the bill under my name, not the producer's. My staff can’t dare to do otherwise, so Ahan’s staff would definitely not do it. And Ahan has just arrived; this is his time to settle into the industry, so there are no tantrums. Ho hi nahi sakta (it’s not possible)."

Reasons behind ‘Sanki’ pause

Reports suggested that Sajid Nadiadwala had already secured a bulk digital deal with Prime Video. However, lower-than-expected returns from satellite and digital rights were cited as a reason for putting the project on hold, along with the unfounded claims about entourage costs. Suniel’s statement reinforces the family’s approach to transparency and accountability in handling personal expenses.

Ahan Shetty’s latest appearance

Ahan Shetty was last seen in ‘Border 2’, which also stars Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, and Diljit Dosanjh in pivotal roles.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”