Ranveer Singh Gets Relief From Karnataka High Court In Kantara Mimicry Case

A day after Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh went to the Karnataka High Court against the FIR filed against him over the mimicry of the iconic Kantara Daiva scene, the court has granted relief to the actor, directing authorities to not take any coercive action against him. A Bengaluru-based advocate filed a case against Ranveer Singh for mimicking the Kantara scene in January, months after he allegedly made light of the Chavundi Daiva tradition sacred to the people of coastal Karnataka. Ranveer Singh courted trouble after the actor ‘mocked’ the tradition during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in November. After social media backlash, Ranveer Singh had apologised for the oversight, stating he didn’t mean to hurt anyone’s sentiments but only praise Kantara star and director Rishab Shetty’s performance in the scene. The Karnataka High Court, however, instructed the actor to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. Further hearing in the matter is expected at a later date. Orders to be in place on March 2, 2026.