Rishabh Shetty: Hombale Films Skips Birthday Wish, reigniting speculation about a potential rift between the actor-director and the production house. Rishabh Shetty is widely celebrated as one of Sandalwood’s finest talents, having earned pan-Indian fame through Kantara and Kantara: Chapter 1. However, recent social media activity has drawn attention away from his impressive career lineup, which includes Jai Hanuman and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Fans first noticed a possible disconnect months ago when Shetty unfollowed Hombale Films on social media. Neither side addressed the rumours then, but the silence on his birthday this year has amplified the talk. Hombale Films had consistently wished him annually, making this year’s omission striking, especially with Kantara: Chapter 2 still in production under the banner. Additionally, Shetty has unfollowed close associate Raj B. Shetty and actress Rukmini Vasanth.
Further fuelling the speculation, Kantara: Chapter 2 is increasingly being steered under his own banner, Rishabh Shetty Films. This shift suggests that all may not be well between the star and Hombale Films, though neither party has commented publicly. On the professional front, Rishabh Shetty’s career remains at its peak, with an enviable lineup including multiple high-profile projects in Telugu and Hindi.
Whether this silence leads to an official response or continues the ongoing mystery remains uncertain. For now, Rishabh Shetty’s focus appears firmly on his ambitious slate, while fans watch closely for any resolution.