Kannada star Rishab Shetty has put an end to speculation about a fallout with close friend and fellow actor-filmmaker Rakshit Shetty through a heartfelt birthday message shared on June 6.
Posting a throwback picture with Rakshit, Rishab described him as a “permanent chapter” in his life and revealed that they had met recently. The warm note quickly caught the attention of fans, especially amid ongoing rumours of a rift between Rishab, Rakshit Shetty and Raj B. Shetty following the success of Kantara.
The trio, popularly known as the “Shetty Gang” in Kannada cinema, hail from coastal Karnataka and have been instrumental in bringing rooted regional stories to mainstream audiences. Rishab’s affectionate message left little room for doubt about their friendship. He signed off with “Happy Birthday Maga” and tagged Rakshit on Threads, delighting fans.
Adding to the excitement, Rishab also shared on his Instagram story that Rakshit would be “back soon,” sparking curiosity about the actor’s next project. Rakshit has been away from the big screen since the release of Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B in 2023, and fans are eagerly awaiting an official announcement regarding his upcoming films.
Interestingly, Raj B. Shetty had earlier dismissed reports of any differences between the trio during the promotions of one of his films. Actor Pramod Shetty, who shares a close bond with all three, also rubbished the rumours. He pointed out that despite reports about social media unfollows, he had met Rishab shortly before the speculation surfaced and insisted that their friendship remained intact.
The bond between the three filmmakers goes back many years. Rishab appeared in Rakshit’s breakthrough film Ulidavaru Kandanthe, while Rakshit acted in Rishab’s directorial debut Ricky. Raj B. Shetty contributed to Kantara and cast Rishab in the acclaimed Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana. Together, they have played a key role in taking stories from Tulu culture and coastal Karnataka to a wider audience across India.
On the professional front, Rishab Shetty is set to make his Telugu debut with Jai Hanuma, directed by Prasanth Varma. The actor is reportedly undergoing a significant physical transformation to portray the divine character, making the project one of the most anticipated pan-Indian films in production.
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