Ranveer Singh mimicking Rishab Shetty’s act in ‘Kantara: Chapter 2’ on the Worldwide Movie Pageant of India (IFFI) Goa in November sparked a large controversy. And now, advocate Prashanth Methal has filed a proper criticism in opposition to the actor over “allegedly carried out acts that insulted and mocked the sacred Daiva custom.” Let’s study extra about it.
Bengaluru advocate recordsdata FIR in opposition to Ranveer Singh
In an interplay with ANI, Prashanth Methal recalled precisely what occurred that led to submitting an FIR in opposition to Ranveer Singh. He mentioned, “On November 28, 2025, in the course of the Worldwide Movie Pageant held in Goa, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh mocked the ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ film, Guliga Daiva, and likewise verbally referred to Goddess Chamundi as a feminine ghost, which not solely wounded my spiritual sentiments but additionally wounded the spiritual sentiments of tens of millions of Hindus.“The lawyer additional shared, “On December 3, 2025, I went to Excessive Grounds Police Station and filed a criticism in opposition to him. Excessive Grounds Police didn’t register an FIR. Subsequently, I filed a criticism with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Division, and the Commissioner of Police, Bangalore Metropolis, requesting instructions to register an FIR. Nevertheless it all went in useless.”He elaborated additional, saying, “So lastly, after exhausting all choices, I filed my criticism in a reliable court docket underneath part 223 as a personal criticism.”Prashanth Methal shared that the criticism has been registered underneath Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the BNS. He mentioned, “It is a cognizable and punishable offense, with as much as 3 years’ imprisonment, a tremendous, or each. On January 28, 2026, the court docket ordered an investigation underneath part 175, clause 3, and issued a path to the Excessive Grounds Police Inspector. Underneath Part 175 (3), the police are legally sure to register an FIR earlier than commencing the investigation.“
Bengaluru lawyer says Ranveer Singh’s feedback are a critical insult to Hindu spiritual perception
The advocate additionally added that the Excessive Floor Police has issued a discover to the Bollywood actor after the FIR was registered.Prashant Methal, in his formal criticism in opposition to the actor, said that Ranveer Singh “allegedly carried out acts that insulted and mocked the sacred Daiva custom. Referring to the deity as a ghost is described as blasphemous and a critical insult to Hindu spiritual beliefs and practices.”
Extra about Ranveer Singh’s act at IFFI Goa
On the final day of the Worldwide Movie Pageant of India (IFFI) in Goa 2025, Ranveer Singh praised Rishab Shetty’s efficiency in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ and imitated his character.He mentioned, “I noticed that within the theaters, Rishab. It was an impressive efficiency, particularly when the feminine ghost will get inside your physique. That one shot…”Quickly, movies of him went viral on the web, and other people referred to as his feedback disrespectful and a mockery of their gods. Later, the ‘Dhurandhar’ actor issued a public apology, saying that he did not imply to harm anybody or the spiritual sentiments, as he respects all religions.