Kannada actor-director Rishab Shetty‘s recent Instagram activity has set off speculation among fans, who noticed he has unfollowed Kantara: Chapter 1 co-star Rukmini Vasanth and actor-director Raj B. Shetty on the platform.
Rishab Shetty’s Instagram Unfollows
The latest unfollows come on the back of an earlier move — Rishab Shetty had already dropped production house Hombale Films from his Instagram following, which first sparked talk of a potential rift within the Kantara team.
What’s caught fans’ attention is that Rishab Shetty continues to follow Vijay Kiragandur, the head of Hombale Films, despite unfollowing the studio’s official account. No official explanation has been given by anyone connected to the team, and the matter remains unconfirmed.
About Kantara Chapter 1
Kantara: Chapter 1 opened in theatres on October 2, 2025, and delivered a blockbuster run at the box office, collecting over ₹750 Crore gross worldwide. The film also sparked fan backlash over its early OTT announcement while it was still drawing strong theatre numbers.