Actor Ranveer Singh is currently embroiled in legal controversy, as an FIR has been registered against him at the High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru. The complaint alleges that Singh hurt Hindu religious sentiments and disrespected the sacred Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka. This legal action comes several months after an incident that initially garnered significant public criticism.
The Incident at IFFI
• Origin of Complaint: The case relates to an event held on November 28, 2025, during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
• Alleged Mimicry: During this event, Ranveer Singh reportedly mimicked a Daiva performance, drawing inspiration from Rishab Shetty’s critically acclaimed film *Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1*.
• Public Outcry: The act immediately sparked widespread backlash on social media, with numerous users accusing the actor of mocking a ritual deeply embedded in the cultural and religious practices of coastal Karnataka.
Following the initial controversy, Ranveer Singh had issued a public apology through his Instagram Stories, expressing regret for any hurt sentiments and clarifying that he had no intention to offend any community or tradition. However, despite this apology, legal proceedings have now been initiated regarding the same incident.
FIR Details and Specific Allegations
• Legal Sections: The FIR has been registered under Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
• Complainant: The complaint was filed by Prashanth Methal, a 46-year-old advocate based in Bengaluru.
• Accusations: According to the complaint, the actor imitated expressions linked to Panjurli and Guliga Daiva in a crude and comical manner. It further alleges that Ranveer Singh referred to the revered Chavundi Daiva as a “female ghost,” which the complainant asserts constitutes a serious insult to religious beliefs and traditional practices.
The gravity of the allegations has led to the matter being referred to the 1st Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Bengaluru. The court is scheduled to hear the case on April 8. As of now, there has been no official statement or response from Ranveer Singh or his representatives concerning the registration of this FIR.
