Ranveer Singh is now facing a legal complaint in Bengaluru after mimicking the character Chavundi Daiva from Kantara Chapter 1 at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025. The moment has triggered backlash across Karnataka and online platforms.
Advocate Prashanth Metal filed the complaint at High Grounds Police Station. The complaint states that the act hurt the religious sentiments of the Tulu-speaking community. You are seeing anger grow after Ranveer reportedly referred to the Daiva as a “female ghost” during the performance.
The case has been registered under sections of the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita 2023. This highlights the seriousness of the charge and shows that the issue is not being treated as a minor offence. You can sense that legal pressure is increasing with each update.
Director and star Rishab Shetty was present at the event. A video initially showed him smiling, but later reports said he stepped in to stop the imitation. This signalled his discomfort, though he has chosen not to issue any public statement.
After the outrage swelled, Ranveer posted an apology on social media. He said his aim was to appreciate Rishab’s performance and not offend anyone. He added that he respects all cultures and regrets hurting religious sentiments.
Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara and is rooted in the Daiva Kola tradition of coastal Karnataka. The incident shows why cultural portrayals demand sensitivity and awareness. You are now witnessing how one moment on stage can spiral into a serious controversy.
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