Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Ranveer Singh Faces FIR for Mocking Daiva Tradition
Actor Ranveer Singh is in trouble for making fun of a sacred Hindu tradition called Chavundi Daiva.
This happened during a big movie event in Goa.
He was praising another actor, Rishab Shetty, for a scene in the movie 'Kantara: Chapter 1', but some people thought he was being disrespectful.
They said he called the deity a 'ghost' and hurt religious feelings.
A complaint was filed against him in Bengaluru, and the police have registered a case.
Ranveer said he was sorry and that he didn't mean to offend anyone.
The next court hearing is on April 8, 2026.
An FIR has been registered against Ranveer Singh for allegedly insulting the Chavundi Daiva tradition during the IFFI closing ceremony in Goa.
The complaint was filed by Prashanth Methal, a Bengaluru-based advocate, under Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The incident involved Ranveer Singh allegedly making derogatory remarks and performing a mocking act that demeaned the Daiva tradition.
The complainant claims that Ranveer referred to the sacred Chavundi Daiva as a 'female ghost', which hurt religious sentiments.
The matter has been referred to the 1st Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Bengaluru, with the next hearing scheduled for April 8, 2026.
- Who
- Ranveer Singh (actor) and Prashanth Methal (complainant)
- What
- FIR filed against Ranveer Singh for allegedly mimicking and insulting the Chavundi Daiva tradition
- When
- Incident on November 28, 2025; complaint filed on December 2, 2025
- Where
- Incident in Goa; FIR registered in Bengaluru
- Why
- Alleged derogatory remarks and mocking performance during IFFI closing ceremony
- Actor
- Ranveer Singh
- Complainant
- Prashanth Methal
- Incident Location
- Goa
- FIR Registered At
- High Grounds Police Station, Bengaluru
- Sections Under BNS
- 196, 299, 302
- Date of Incident
- November 28, 2025
- Date of Complaint
- December 2, 2025
- Next Hearing Date
- April 8, 2026
- Film Festival
- International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
- Film Referenced
- Kantara: Chapter 1
Sources
Case Against Dhurandhar Star Ranveer Singh In Bengaluru For Mimicking Kantara Daiva Scene
FIR Filed Against Ranveer Singh In Bengaluru : Kantara के दैव सीन का मजाक उड़ाना Ranveer Singh को पड़ा भारी
Ranveer Singh Kantara controversy: FIR filed against actor for hurting religious sentiments
Explained: Why mimicking Kantara’s sacred sequence has landed Ranveer Singh in legal trouble
Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh booked for mocking Kantara — ‘Serious insult to Hindu religious beliefs’
FIR against Ranveer Singh for hurting religious sentiments by mocking sacred daiva tradition from Kantara at IFFI
Kantara Row: FIR Filed Against Ranveer Singh for Insulting Daiva Tradition
Ranveer Singh booked under BNS sections for mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara’ daiva ritual scene
Ranveer Singh booked by Karnataka Police for allegedly insulting Daiva traditions
Case filed against Ranveer Singh over ‘insult’ to Chavundi Daiva at IFFI Goa - Telegraph India
Ranveer Singh faces trouble as Karnataka Police file FIR over Daiva insult
FIR Filed Against Ranveer Singh For Insulting Chavundi Daiva
