Hyderabad, Dec. 2 -- Ranveer Singh has found himself in hot soup after his appearance at the International Film Festival of India 2025. The actor is being widely criticised for mimicking Rishab Shetty's revered daiva act from Kantara Chapter 1, even after being warned not to. The situation worsened when he referred to the sacred daiva as a "female ghost," which offended many viewers and cultural groups.

What Triggered the Controversy

A longer video from the closing ceremony shows Ranveer greeting dignitaries in the front row. When he reached Rishab Shetty, the Kantara star politely gestured for him not to imitate the daiva. Ranveer went back on stage and mimicked the act anyway. The clip went viral within hours and social media erupted ...