A single unfollow on Instagram shouldn’t mean much — but when it involves the man behind one of Indian cinema’s biggest cultural moments, the internet sits up and takes notice. Rishab Shetty has reportedly unfollowed his former co-stars Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty on Instagram, with his following list no longer showing their names — a discovery first reported by Bangalore Times that quickly set off speculation among Kannada film fans.
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What’s the Full Picture — Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Actor | Rishab Shetty |
| Co-stars Unfollowed | Rukmini Vasanth, Raj B Shetty |
| Production House Unfollowed | Hombale Films |
| Still Following | Vijay Kiragandur (Head, Hombale Films) |
| Last Film Together | Kantara: Chapter 1 |
| Reason Confirmed? | No — not officially clarified |
The Unfollow Trail — What Actually Happened
This report surfaced at a time when Shetty had also unfollowed the Kantara makers and production company Hombale Films on Instagram. However, it remains unclear whether there is a genuine rift between them or if it was simply a routine unfollow without any specific reason.
What makes the pattern harder to dismiss is the specificity of it — while Rishab unfollowed Hombale Films as an entity, he continues to follow its head, Vijay Kiragandur, on social media. That distinction is curious and suggests this may not be entirely accidental.
Neither Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, nor Raj B Shetty has issued any official statement. Until then, this is speculation worth watching.
Their Kantara Connection
Kantara: Chapter 1, written and directed by Rishab Shetty, is set centuries before the original film and follows a ruthless king who invades a peaceful tribal land rich in spices, only for divine spirits Panjurli Daiva and Guliga Daiva to intervene and protect the innocent. Bollywood Hungama Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty both played key roles in the film alongside Rishab.
To understand the cultural scale of the Kantara franchise and why any internal shift matters so much to its fanbase, Wikipedia’s detailed entry provides essential context.
What’s Next for Rishab Shetty?
Rishab Shetty will next be seen in Jai Hanuman, a high-budget mythological pan-India venture directed by Prasanth Varma, in which he will portray Lord Hanuman. The film’s production officially began with a special pooja ceremony in Hampi in February 2026. Bollywood Hungama
For the latest updates on Rishab Shetty’s upcoming projects and all South Indian film news, head to TechnoSports’ Entertainment section and our dedicated South film coverage.
FAQs
Q: Did Rishab Shetty officially confirm why he unfollowed Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty?
No official statement has been made. The unfollow was noted by fans and reported by Bangalore Times, but no reason has been confirmed by any of the parties involved.
Q: What is Rishab Shetty’s next film after Kantara: Chapter 1?
Rishab Shetty will next appear in Jai Hanuman, a pan-India mythological film directed by Prasanth Varma, where he plays the role of Lord Hanuman.
