On Monday, it was announced that Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep was stepping aside from hosting Bigg Boss Kannada after the completion of its current 11th edition. This came as a shock to many fans of the actor and the reality show, and there was a mixed bag of reactions coming after the sudden announcement. Even though Sudeep spoke highly of the connection between him and Colors TV, the makers of the reality show, there were voices that suggested that things might not be as pleasant as it seems. There were reports that Sudeep stepped away from the show he has been a part of since its inception in 2013 because of differences with the director and the channel. However, the Max actor took to his social media accounts to clarify any such assumptions. 

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Sudeep wrote, “Appreciate all the love and support coming my way regarding my tweet; it truly makes me feel cherished. However, I kindly ask those creating comments and videos to refrain from making assumptions about any conflicts between the channel and myself. We have shared a long and positive journey, and the term “disrespect” should not be associated with it.” The actor asserted that any assumptions regarding this purported rift was baseless and lacked justification. “My tweet is straightforward and sincere. My relationship with Colors has been wonderful, and they have always treated me with respect. Prakash, the director, is an incredibly talented and energetic individual, and I hold a deep respect for him,” he added.

Here’s the post:

I appreciate all the love and support coming my way regarding my tweet; it truly makes me feel cherished. However, I kindly ask those creating comments and videos to refrain from making assumptions about any conflicts between the channel and myself. We have shared a long and…

— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) October 15, 2024

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Sudeep went on to share that he’d always have the back of team Bigg Boss, with whom he has been closely associated with over the years. “I’m not someone to sit back and enjoy when the team I’m working with is facing unnecessary accusations,” wrote Sudeep. This has put an end to speculations, but also made many of his fans ask for an update about his next film, Max. 

Earlier, talking about his exit from the show, Sudeep had written, “Let’s make this season the best, and I, too, shall entertain you all to my best. Thank you all for this.”

Although Max was launched with fanfare, there have been very few updates about the project, which is directed by Vijay Karthikeyan and backed by Kalaipuli S Thanu.