Kangana Ranaut publicly criticized Hrithik Roshan for making unreasonable comments and encouraging online trolling following a social media exchange this week.

The conflict highlights the enduring tension between the two Bollywood stars, as their public disputes often trigger widespread social media volatility and fan-led campaigns.

The dispute began after an Instagram post surfaced stating, "We need to apologise to Hrithik Roshan," according to reports [1]. Ranaut responded to the trend and the reaction from Roshan, accusing him of fostering a toxic environment. She said he was adding fuel to the fire [1].

Ranaut described the remarks made by Roshan as "unreasonable comments" [2]. The actress said the interaction was designed to incite further conflict among followers rather than resolve past grievances [2].

This latest exchange follows a series of public disagreements between the two actors. Ranaut linked the current social media friction to broader debates, including her own recent comments regarding student protests [1].

Roshan's reaction to the Instagram trend appeared to trigger the latest wave of criticism from Ranaut, who said such public interactions encourage trolling [3]. The exchange has been widely reported across Indian entertainment news outlets as a continuation of their long-standing professional and personal rift [2], [3].

“Stop adding fuel to the fire”

The recurring public conflict between Ranaut and Roshan demonstrates how celebrity disputes in India are amplified by social media trends. By reacting to fan-led calls for apologies, the actors inadvertently create feedback loops that sustain old grievances in the public eye, transforming personal disagreements into broader cultural debates about accountability and online behavior.