Big relief for Ranveer Singh, Karnataka HC directs police not to take coercive action against him in Kantara controversy

February 24, 2026

The Karnataka High Court has granted relief to actor Ranveer Singh, directing the police not to take coercive action against him following allegations of disrespecting the Chavundi Daiva during his performance at IFFI 2025. Singh's actions, which included mimicking the deity and referring to it inappropriately, sparked controversy prompting legal scrutiny.

Big relief for Ranveer Singh, Karnataka HC directs police not to take coercive action against him in Kantara controversy

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Karnataka High Court intervened in the Kantara controversy involving Ranveer Singh.
Singh allegedly mimicked the Chavundi Daiva and referred to it as a 'female ghost' or 'devil'.
The court has instructed police not to take any coercive measures against Singh.
The incident occurred during his performance at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025.
Singh's upcoming film is titled 'Dhurandhar The Revenge'.

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Big relief for Ranveer Singh, Karnataka HC directs police not to take coercive action against him in Kantara controversy

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Big relief for Ranveer Singh, Karnataka HC directs police not to take coercive action against him in Kantara controversy

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