Rishab Shetty denies slamming Rashmika Mandanna at IFFI as he reacts to fan: ‘Someone understood what I meant to say’

Rishab Shetty made a statement at IFFI about not leaving the Kannada film industry after achieving success. Many believed it was a jibe at Rashmika Mandanna.

Rishab Shetty seems to have clarified a statement he recently made at IFFI 2023 (International Film Festival of India) in Goa. A section of social media users said the actor-filmmaker was taking a potshot at actors such as Rashmika Mandanna and directors like Prashanth Neel, who delved into other film industries after achieving success. But Rishab Shetty agreed with a fan on social media, who broke down his statement and claimed that it was being misunderstood. (Also Read: Rishab Shetty criticises OTT platforms, says they aren’t open to the Kannada film industry)

What Rishab Shetty had said

Rishab was asked at the recently-held IFFI if he would ever consider working in the Hindi film industry. The actor said that he doesn’t want to leave the Kannada film industry after giving one hit with Kantara. He said, “After Kantara’s success, I received offers from not just Hindi but other film industries also. I am missing out on many beautiful opportunities because I believe I should not leave the Kannada industry. It’s a sentiment. Ek film hit hua toh ye industry chhod ke jaa raha hai, aisa nahin hona chahiye. (People shouldn’t think I’m leaving the industry after delivering one hit.)”
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