Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Ranveer Singh Faces Complaint for Kantara Mimicry
Ranveer Singh, a famous Bollywood actor, got into trouble for mimicking a scene from the movie Kantara at an event called the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
In the scene, he mimicked a character called the Daiva, which some people found offensive to their religious beliefs.
An advocate named Prashanth Metal filed a complaint against Ranveer Singh for hurting the sentiments of the Tulu-speaking community.
Ranveer Singh later apologized on his Instagram, saying he meant no harm and was just admiring the actor Rishab Shetty's performance.
Rishab Shetty, who is the lead actor and director of Kantara, was present at the event and politely asked Ranveer to stop mimicking the scene.
The controversy has sparked discussions on social media, with some people supporting Ranveer and others criticizing his actions.
A complaint was filed against Ranveer Singh for mimicking the Daiva scene from Kantara at the IFFI in Goa.
The complainant, advocate Prashanth Metal, alleged that Ranveer's actions hurt religious sentiments, particularly of the Tulu-speaking community.
The complaint was filed under Sections 299, 302, and 196 of the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
Ranveer Singh apologized on his Instagram Story, stating that his intention was to praise Rishab Shetty's performance.
Rishab Shetty was present at the event and politely asked Ranveer to stop mimicking the Daiva scene.
- Who
- Ranveer Singh and advocate Prashanth Metal
- What
- Complaint filed against Ranveer Singh for mimicking the Daiva scene from Kantara
- When
- November 28 (event), specific date of complaint not mentioned
- Where
- High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru, event in Goa
- Why
- Ranveer Singh's mimicry of the Daiva scene was alleged to have hurt religious sentiments
Complainant's View
Ranveer Singh's View
Mimicking the Daiva Scene
Complainant's View
Ranveer Singh's mimicry of the Daiva scene from Kantara hurt religious sentiments, particularly of the Tulu-speaking community.
Ranveer Singh's View
Ranveer Singh intended to praise Rishab Shetty's performance and had no intention to hurt anyone's sentiments.
- Complainant
- Bengaluru-based advocate Prashanth Metal
- Complaint Filed Under
- Sections 299, 302, and 196 of the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- Event
- International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28
- Apology
- Ranveer Singh apologized on his Instagram Story
- Controversial Action
- Mimicking the Daiva scene from Kantara Chapter 1
- Rishab Shetty's Reaction
- Rishab Shetty politely asked Ranveer Singh to stop mimicking the Daiva
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