Ranveer Singh to apologise, visit Chamundi Hill in ‘Kantara’ mimicry row
Ranveer Singh, previously caught in a ‘Kantara’ mimicry controversy, is now expected to apologise and visit Chamundi Hill temple as a gesture to address past backlash and mend sentiments.
Ranveer Singh will file an affidavit apologising and visit Chamundi Hill, the Karnataka High Court was told on Tuesday during a hearing into a complaint linked to alleged remarks about a divine character from Kantara Chapter 1.
Ranveer Singh to visit Chamundi Hill amid ‘Kantara’ mimicry controversy
The development was shared in court as part of the actor’s plea seeking to quash a complaint and FIR filed against him. The case stems from an incident at the Filmfare Awards ceremony held in Goa last year, where Singh was performing a segment that involved mimicry and references to popular film characters.
During the act, he is accused of referring to ‘Chavundi Daiva’ — a revered spirit deity from coastal Karnataka depicted in Kantara — as a “ghost”. The remark drew criticism soon after, particularly from sections of the public in Karnataka, where the Bhoota Kola tradition and its deities hold deep cultural and religious significance.
A lawyer later filed a formal complaint, stating that the comment had hurt religious sentiments and misrepresented a sacred figure. Based on this, an FIR was registered against the actor under relevant legal provisions.
The issue gained attention not only because of the popularity of Kantara, but also due to the sensitivity around the portrayal of local traditions and deities in mainstream platforms. Kantara, and its upcoming prequel Kantara Chapter 1, are closely tied to the region’s folklore and ritual practices, which many consider integral to their identity.
During Tuesday’s proceedings, it was indicated that Singh would submit a formal apology through an affidavit and undertake a visit to Chamundi Hill, a site of religious importance in Karnataka, as part of his response to the controversy.
The court is yet to deliver its decision on Singh’s plea to quash the case.
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