Rishab Shetty reacts to Rashmika’s comments and trolls around it

Rishab Shetty has finally responded to Rashmika Mandanna’s failure to mention his and Rakshit Shetty’s names while discussing her career. Rashmika was speaking about the success of her debut film Kirik Party a few weeks ago, but she didn’t mention the production house’s name, Paramvah Studios, or Rishab’s name, who directed the film. Several fans accused her of being ungrateful, and she was trolled as a result.

Now, Rishab Shetty opened up about his views on Rashmika’s comments and the fan reactions around it. Speaking with a news channel the Kantara actor said, “You don’t mind. Bahut saare artists ko hum log leke aaye, aur humko bahut saare directors aur producers ne opportunity diya hai, toh waisa hi list mein rahenge. Aage kuch nahi bolte (One doesn’t mind. We’ve launched many artists, many directors and producers have given us opportunities, there’s a long list of such people. Let’s say no more).”

Rashmika used air quotes about Kirik Party in an interview with the same publication. Her actions were deemed ‘disrespectful.’ Rishab appeared to react to her interview. When asked who he would like to work with, he did not name Rashmika and instead used air quotes to say, “Main actors ko script likhne ke baad choose karta hoon, aur mujhe ‘iss’ type ke actress, I don’t like them (I decide my actors once I finish my script. I prefer working with newcomers as they come with no barriers. These actors, I don’t like them).”

Kirik Party was one of the year’s most successful Kannada films. Rashmika Mandanna made her debut in the film, which also starred Samyukhta Hegde and Achyuth Kumar in lead roles. As the romantic comedy celebrated its sixth anniversary, director Rishab Shetty posted a throwback photo on Instagram, tagging everyone except Rashmika Mandanna, amid rumors of a feud between the two.