Why did Ranveer Singh's act cause controversy?

His imitation of a sacred Daiva possession scene was seen as disrespectful to the religious and cultural significance of the tradition in coastal Karnataka.

What legal action was taken against Ranveer Singh?

A police complaint and FIR were filed against Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, though the Karnataka High Court granted him interim relief.

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Ranveer Singh's Sacred Mimicry Sparks FIR

Q: What sacred scene did Ranveer Singh mimic?

Ranveer Singh mimicked a Daiva possession scene from Rishab Shetty's film Kantara: Chapter 1 at IFFI Goa 2025.

11 Mar

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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.

Ranveer Singh's Sacred Mimicry Sparks FIR

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.