Bengaluru police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh following a complaint that he insulted Hindu religious beliefs and the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka. The FIR was registered at the High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru.

The complaint stems from an incident that occurred at the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025. During the event, Singh allegedly mimicked a Daiva scene from Rishab Shetty's film Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1.

According to the FIR, the complainant, Prashanth Methal, a 46-year-old advocate based in Bengaluru, alleged that Singh made derogatory remarks and performed a mocking stage act that demeaned the revered Daiva tradition. Methal claimed that Singh imitated expressions associated with Panjurli and Guliga Daiva in a crude and comical manner. The complaint further alleges that Singh referred to the Chavundi Daiva as a "female ghost".

The FIR clarifies that Chavundi Daiva is a revered guardian deity symbolizing divine feminine energy in the coastal regions of Karnataka. The complainant stated that portraying the deity as a ghost amounted to a serious misrepresentation that hurt religious sentiments and caused mental agony to devotees. Methal stated he saw a video of the performance on December 2, 2025, while on Instagram. The video was reportedly shared by an account named Brief Chaat.

The FIR further alleges that the act was deliberate and malicious, with the intention of outraging religious feelings and promoting hatred. The case has been booked under Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The matter has been referred to the 1st Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Bengaluru and is scheduled for a hearing on April 8. A private complaint was filed by the Bengaluru advocate on December 27 of last year, in the Additional Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru. On January 23, the court gave an order to the High Grounds police station to register an FIR under Section 175 clause 3 of BNS.

Prior to the FIR, Singh faced criticism and issued a public apology on Instagram for the mimicry. He stated that his intention was to highlight Rishab Shetty's performance and that he has always deeply respected every culture, tradition, and belief in India. He added, "If I've hurt anyone's sentiments, I sincerely apologise". Singh's apology came after a video surfaced showing him imitating the divine form of a deity from Kantara and referring to Chamundi Daiva as a "female ghost". The video sparked outrage, with many users accusing him of insulting the goddess.