Rishabh Shetty-Hombale Films Rift? Fans Fuel Fresh Rumours Over Social Media Clues

Rishabh Shetty has become one of Indian cinema's biggest success stories. From delivering critically acclaimed Kannada films to rewriting box office history with Kantara , the actor-director has established himself as a genuine pan-India phenomenon. After winning the National Award for Best Actor for Kantara, Shetty is now juggling multiple high-profile projects across Kannada, Telugu and Hindi cinema, making him one of the busiest stars in the country.

But while his professional graph continues to soar, social media is buzzing over what appears to be an uneasy equation with Hombale Films , the banner that backed the Kantara franchise.

The speculation first surfaced a few months ago after fans noticed that Rishabh had unfollowed Hombale Films on Instagram . Interestingly, reports claimed he continued to follow Hombale founder Vijay Kiragandur , leading many to believe the issue, if any, could be professional rather than personal. However, neither the actor nor the production house has commented on the rumours, leaving fans to draw their own conclusions.

The latest development has only added more fuel to the fire.

Every year, Hombale Films has made it a tradition to celebrate Rishabh Shetty's birthday with a special social media post or exclusive content. This year, however, the banner's silence caught fans completely off guard. The absence of the customary birthday wish quickly became a talking point online, especially because Kantara: Chapter 2 remains one of the studio's biggest upcoming releases.

Adding to the mystery, Rishabh has also reportedly unfollowed longtime collaborator Raj B. Shetty and actress Rukmini Vasanth , triggering fresh theories across fan pages and entertainment forums. At the same time, promotional activities surrounding Kantara: Chapter 2 are increasingly being associated with Rishabh Shetty Films , his own banner, prompting speculation that the filmmaker may be preparing to take greater creative control over his future ventures.

Despite the endless chatter, there is no official confirmation of any fallout between Rishabh Shetty and Hombale Films. As of now, everything remains in the realm of speculation.

Meanwhile, the actor-director has little time to dwell on rumours. His packed slate includes Jai Hanuman , the ambitious two-part epic The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , an untitled period action drama with Sithara Entertainments , and the highly anticipated Kantara: Chapter 2 , which he is writing, directing and headlining. Whether the silence between Rishabh and Hombale means something significant or is simply being overanalysed by fans is a question only time can answer.