Are 'Raabta' makers upset with Sushant and Kriti's alleged romance?

Raabta makers worried about growing curiosity over lead pair Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon's off-screen bonding

Tongues in tinselville have been wagging about a blossoming romance between Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon since their film, Raabta, went on floors. The unremitting buzz hasn't gone down well with the makers, who have advised the rumoured lovebirds to tone down their off-screen shenanigans, we hear.

Jan 21, 2016: Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon

Says a source, "Sushant and Kriti may not admit to their relationship, but cosy pictures on social media say it all. The makers of Raabta are worried that over-exposure will affect the film's prospects."

Feb 22, 2016: Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon

Shooting for the romance drama began around the same time that Sushant parted ways with longtime girlfriend, actress Ankita Lokhande. Their bonding over movie dates and horse riding sessions became a talking point. So did their crackling chemistry in Raabta's first look poster.

April 20, 2016: Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon

Last month, when he shifted out of his former love nest in Malad to a new pad in Bandra, Kriti was invited to the housewarming party. They are apparently spending a lot of time together at his house. Reports of the two holidaying in Bangkok then surfaced, but they denied it outright. Kriti claimed to be spending time with her sister in Mumbai while Sushant labelled stories of their alleged romance as "entertaining but fictional".

April 25, 2016: Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon

The rumours, however, continue to keep the grapevine buzzing. "Sushant and Kriti were signed on as a fresh pair and their on-screen chemistry is great. But their film's release is a long way off - February 2017. If they are going to be featured in the media every other day, the curiosity and novelty surrounding the pairing will wear off in no time. So, the makers have advised them to take it slow," adds the source.