Ranveer Singh will file an apology affidavit and visit Chamundi Hill, the Karnataka High Court said on Tuesday during a hearing in a complaint related to the alleged remarks about the divine character from Kantara Chapter 1 .
Ranveer Singh visits Chamundi Hill amid ‘Kantara’ mimicry controversy
The development was shared in the court as part of the actor’s plea to quash the complaint and filed an FIR against him. The case stems from an incident at the Filmfare Awards held in Goa last year, where Singh played a part that included facial expressions and references to popular film characters.
During the act, he is accused of referring to ‘Chavundi Daivu’ – a revered spiritual deity from coastal Karnataka depicted in Kantara – as a ‘ghost’. The remark drew criticism soon after, especially from a section 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, saying the comment hurt religious sentiments and misrepresented a sacred figure. Based on this, an FIR was registered against the actor under relevant legal provisions.
The subject gained attention not only because of the popularity of Kantara but also because of the sensitivity towards the portrayal of local traditions and deities on mainstream platforms. Kantara and its upcoming prequel Kantara Chapter 1 are closely tied to regional folklore and ritual practices that many consider an integral part of their identity.
During Tuesday’s hearing, it was said that Singh would tender a formal apology through an affidavit and, as part of his response to the controversy, undertake a visit to Chamundi Hill, a site of religious importance in Karnataka.
The court is yet to issue its decision on Singh’s request to dismiss the case.
