Rishab Shetty unfollows Rukmini Vasanth, Raj B Shetty on social media; Fans speculate 'Kantara' fallout

Rishab Shetty is surely one of the talented artists in the film industry and his work in 'Kantara' itself is a major example. Now the actor is trending after fans noticed changes in his Instagram following list. The development has sparked widespread speculation among the fans. Read more to know what's happening.

Unfollow move sparks buzz

The discussion began when users observed a shift in Rishab Shetty’s following list. A few familiar names were no longer visible.




As reported by TOI City, the 'Kantara' actor has unfollowed his 'Kantara Chapter 1' co-stars Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty. The move led to immediate chatter online.

Social media reactions pour in

Netizens have been actively reacting to the development. One Tweeted, "I think he is having an EGO issue with most of the people in the film industry fr."

Another one commented, "He did unfollow raj shetty the day he unfollowed hombaale. U guys saw it now."

Another user wrote, ""Fans are closely watching every move" Another one wrote, "Coincidence… or clear signs of something brewing within the camp?"

Another one wrote, "This sudden string of unfollows is now fuelling strong speculation about a possible fallout behind the scenes."

Hombale Films angle adds mystery

The situation took another turn when users noticed that Hombale Films is also missing from his following list. The production house backed both Kantara films.

At the same time, there has been no official statement from the actor or the production house. Interestingly, one key detail has stood out. Rishab Shetty continues to follow Vijay Kiragandur, who heads Hombale Films.

It suggests that the situation may not be as serious as it initially appears. Still, questions remain unanswered.

'Kantara' franchise and cast

The Kantara films have been widely appreciated for their storytelling and cultural depth. The latest film included Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Ramitha Shailendra and Pramod Shetty in pivotal roles and it received much love from the audiences.

Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty has an interesting project lined up. He is set to appear in 'Jai Hanuman' which is directed by Prasanth Varma. Meanwhile, 'Kantara Chapter 1' received highly positive reviews from the audiences and also Jayaram's performance too got praises. Rukmini Vasanth's performance also received much adulation from the audiences.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”