‘These actors on your list, I don’t like them’: When Rishab Shetty chose Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Sai Pallavi over Rashmika Mandanna

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As a long-time follower of the Kannada film industry, I must admit that the dynamics between Rashmika Mandanna and Rishab Shetty have been quite intriguing to watch unfold. It’s like a rollercoaster ride filled with twists and turns.

2016 saw the debut of one of the prominent actors in the film industry, Rashmika Mandanna, with the Kannada romantic comedy Kirik Party. Interestingly, this movie was helmed by none other than Rishab Shetty, who later rose to fame with his role in Kantara. However, a seemingly uncomfortable situation arose between Rashmika and Rishab when Rashmika, star of Pushpa, faced criticism after she admitted not having watched Kantara. In a past interview, the director-actor made headlines when he expressed preference for Sai Pallavi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu over Rashmika Mandanna.

Absolutely! In an interview with Gulte, Rishab Shetty expressed his interest in collaborating with Sai Pallavi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu for his upcoming film. When asked to choose between these four actresses, he stated that he selects actors based on the script’s completion and prefers working with newcomers because they bring a fresh perspective. Rishab Shetty added that while he doesn’t particularly care for Rashmika Mandanna and Keerthy Suresh, he admires the talent of Sai Pallavi and Samantha, considering them to be genuine artists and exceptional performers in the industry.

Regarding the relationship between Rashmika Mandanna and Rishab Shetty, it’s worth noting that Rashmika initially stated she hadn’t watched their film “Kantara.” However, at a later event, she admitted to having seen the movie and offered her congratulations to the team. This revelation did not sit well with Rishab, who, in an interview with Mashable India, responded, “It doesn’t bother me. Many artists have come to us, and many directors and producers have given us opportunities. We will always remain on that list. Let’s just leave it at that.

On another occasion, it’s been noted that a ‘cold war’-like situation has arisen between Rishab and Rashmika Madanna before. As she reminisced about her entrance into showbiz, Rashmika elaborated on this, describing the journey of landing her debut film role without explicitly mentioning any individuals involved in the project.

Attentive viewers spotted that the actress subtly referenced, yet didn’t explicitly mention, the production company involved in the project. That company turned out to be Paramvah Studios, a venture established by Rakshit Shetty who is a close friend of Rishab Shetty. Subsequently, Rashmika Mandanna faced criticism online for her comments, with some labeling her as ‘ungrateful’.

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2024-09-23 12:22