US Edition'Dhurandhar' Star Ranveer Singh Criticised for Imitating a Scene From Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara' at IFFI: 'He Didn't Watch the Film but...'
Ranveer Singh’s imitation of a deity from Kantara offended the Tulu community, sparking online demands for an apology amid cultural sensitivity concerns.
- At the IFFI 2025 closing ceremony in Goa, Ranveer Singh imitated a Kantara: A Legend- Chapter 1 climax, calling Chamundi daiva a 'female ghost,' sparking viral attention and criticism.
- Ranveer Singh praised Rishab Shetty's performance and said he loved Kantara: A Legend- Chapter 1, prompting an onstage recreation where he asked `Anybody here want to see me in Kantara 3?` at the IFFI 2025 closing ceremony in Goa.
- Onstage, Ranveer Singh mimicked possession by crossing his eyes and sticking out his tongue, prompting laughter from the audience at the IFFI closing ceremony, including Rishab Shetty.
- A week before Dhurandhar's release, many internet users demanded an apology from Ranveer Singh, calling his act disrespectful and unsettling a section of the audience.
- Culturally, the Kantara franchise depicts gods worshipped by the Tulu community of Karnataka, with One X user criticizing `Dear @RanveerOfficial you don't know the difference between God and Ghost.... Chavundi is Goddess not ghost` for mocking Daiva traditions.
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Ranveer Singh mocking the Daiva controversy: Did you know Rishab Shetty had asked the Bollywood actor not to mimic the deities before his stage act?
At the International Film Festival of India, Ranveer Singh's attempt to embody a deity from 'Kantara' ignited backlash, disregarding Rishab Shetty's e
'Dhurandhar' star Ranveer Singh criticised for imitating a scene from Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara' at IFFI: 'He didn't watch the film but...'
The actor imitated a scene from the 2025 blockbuster and told Shetty how much he loved the film. But the imitation didn't go down well with some people on social media
Ranveer Singh trolled for imitating Rishab Shetty's Kantara scene, upsets fans by calling Daiva 'female ghost'
Ranveer Singh faced backlash for imitating the iconic climax scene from Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 at IFFI 2025. He referred to the goddess Chamundi Daiva as a 'female ghost', which sparked criticism online.
Ranveer Singh faces backlash for mimicking Kantara's Chaundi scene at IFFI. Watch
Ranveer Singh sparked controversy after mimicking a scene from Kantara Chapter 1 and referring to Chaundi as a “female ghost” during his stage act at IFFI 2024. His impression, which left Rishab Shetty laughing, has triggered a wave of criticism online for being “disrespectful” and insensitive to Daiva traditions.
Ranveer Singh has once again found himself embroiled in controversy. During a recent IFFI event, the actor made comments about Rishabh Shetty's "Kantara Chapter 1" that angered fans. He described the goddess depicted in "Kantara" as a ghost.
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