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Ranveer Singh's Sacred Mimicry Sparks FIR
11 Mar
Summary
- Ranveer Singh mimicked a sacred Daiva possession scene from Kantara: Chapter 1.
- A police complaint and FIR were filed against the actor for hurting religious sentiments.
- Ranveer Singh has since issued a public apology for his actions.
In late 2025, Ranveer Singh found himself embroiled in a controversy following an appearance at IFFI Goa. During the event, he recreated a Daiva possession scene from Rishab Shetty's film Kantara: Chapter 1. This imitation, intended as praise for Shetty, quickly drew backlash on social media.
Many criticized Singh for misrepresenting a sacred deity and disregarding the cultural context of the Daiva tradition, deeply revered in coastal Karnataka. Rishab Shetty, present at the event, was reportedly seen gesturing for Singh to stop the performance. The incident escalated with a police complaint filed in Bengaluru in early 2026.
Singh approached the Karnataka High Court, which granted him interim relief, staying coercive action. He later issued an apology on Instagram, emphasizing his respect for all cultures and stating his intent was to commend Shetty's performance. His film Dhurandhar was released in December 2025.
