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Actor Rishab Shetty faces backlash for speaking only in Kannada at a Telugu-speaking event for Kantara: Chapter 1, sparking debate over language use in Indian cinema.
Actor Rishab Shetty drew criticism at the Hyderabad pre-release event for Kantara: Chapter 1 after speaking only in Kannada, sparking backlash from Telugu fans who expected him to address them in Telugu or English.
Though Shetty cited speaking from the heart, some viewed the choice as dismissive of Telugu audiences, despite his history of using local languages at regional events.
The film, set for October 2, 2025, has ignited debate over linguistic expectations in multilingual Indian cinema, with a producer defending Shetty’s decision as rooted in comfort and consistency.
No official response has been issued.
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El actor Rishab Shetty se enfrenta a una reacción negativa por hablar solo en kannada en un evento de habla telugu para Kantara: Capítulo 1, lo que provocó un debate sobre el uso del idioma en el cine indio.