According to a report by NDTV, an FIR has been lodged against actor Ranveer Singh at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru for hurting Hindu religious sentiments and disrespecting the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka. The case was registered on Wednesday, months after the incident, which initially sparked controversy.
FIR registered against Ranveer Singh for alleged insult to Chavundi Daiva tradition, case will be heard on April 8
The complaint pertains to an event organized during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025. During the event, Ranveer Singh reportedly imitated a Daiva performance inspired by Rishabh Shetty’s film Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1. The act reportedly drew sharp criticism on social media, with many users accusing the actor of mocking a sacred ritual deeply rooted in the cultural and religious practices of coastal Karnataka. Following the backlash, Ranveer Singh had issued a public apology via his Instagram Stories, expressing regret for hurting sentiments and clarifying that there was no intention to hurt any community or tradition. Despite the apology, legal action has now been initiated regarding the same incident.
The FIR has been registered under sections 196, 299 and 302 of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS). The complaint was filed by Prashant Methal, a 46-year-old lawyer from Bengaluru. According to the complaint, the actor imitated the expressions associated with Panjurli and Guliga Daiva in a crude and comical manner. It further alleged that Ranveer Singh referred to revered Chavundi Daiva as a “female ghost”, which the complainant claimed was a serious insult to religious beliefs and traditional practices.
The case has since been referred to the First 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 response from the actor or his representatives regarding the filing of the FIR.
