00:00Fans say Rishab Shetty has changed. He's the man who put Kantara and Coastal Karnataka on the global
00:05map. But lately, some fans call him cocky and arrogant. After Kantara's success, Rishabh's
00:10image of being grounded and rooted has started to crack, at least online. The latest trigger,
00:15a pre-release event in Hyderabad for Kantara Chapter 1. Here's the thing, while Telugu fans
00:20turned up in big numbers, Shetty spoke entirely in Kannada. No Telugu, not even a few lines.
00:26Within hours, social media called him arrogant, disrespectful and even started
00:30hashtag boycott Kantara Chapter 1. But Rishabh's defense was, I think in Kannada, I feel in Kannada,
00:36when I speak my mother tongue, I speak from the heart. He later clarified he meant no disrespect
00:40and even promised to speak proper Telugu next time. Still, the debate continues. Was it arrogance or
00:46just authenticity? Because in today's pan-India cinema, language isn't just communication,
00:50it's identity, pride and sometimes ego. For fans, a few words in the language mean respect,
00:56for Rishabh, sticking to Kannada means staying true to his roots. And that's the fine line
01:00every regional star faces once fame goes national. How do you grow bigger without letting go of
01:05where you began? What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below.
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