Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh became the centre of controversy during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025. While he received praise for his tribute to Thalaivar Rajinikanth, he faced backlash for mocking a scene from Kantara Chapter 1.
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Attending the event with director-actor Rishab Shetty, he described Guliga Daiva’s sister, Chaundi, as a ‘female ghost’. He also joked about appearing in Kantara 3.
Ranveer Singh asking to be cast in Kantara 3 at an event
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Actor Issues Apology
Ranveer Singh has apologised after facing backlash for mimicking a scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 at IFFI, where his remark about the Chamundi daiva drew widespread criticism 🙏#RanveerSingh #KantaraChapter1 #rishabshetty #Kantara #iffi2025 #Dhurandhar #Bollywood… pic.twitter.com/4ecF3TFZir
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The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has filed a complaint against Ranveer, accusing him of disrespecting Goddess Chamundadevi.
