Actor Ranveer Singh is about to submit an affidavit offering an unconditional apology in reference to the controversy surrounding his mimicry of a scene from Kantara on the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India 2025. In line with a report by NDTV, the affidavit will likely be filed before the court on April 10, 2026, when the matter is scheduled to be heard next.
Ranveer Singh to submit unconditional apology affidavit in Kantara mimicry controversy; next hearing on April 10: Report
As a part of the apology process, the actor can be expected to personally visit the Chamundi Temple in Mysuru. The event follows objections raised by the complainant’s counsel, who argued that Ranveer had only issued a written apology on social media earlier and had not expressed regret verbally before the court.
Through the recent proceedings, the complainant’s lawyer Prashant Methal stated that the sooner apology gave the impression to be formal relatively than sincere. Responding to this, Ranveer Singh’s legal team informed the court that the actor was genuinely hurt by the situation and would soon submit a written apology in the shape of an affidavit.
The controversy dates back to the closing ceremony of IFFI in Goa, where Ranveer spoke about watching Kantara: Chapter 1 and praised filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty for his performance. Through the interaction, Ranveer imitated the Daiva possession sequence from the film and referred to the figure as a “female ghost.” Although the imitation was intended as a tribute, it was perceived by some viewers as insensitive and disrespectful to the cultural context of the sequence. Reports also suggested that Rishab Shetty, who was present on the event, advised him to not proceed the act.
Following the backlash in December 2025, Ranveer issued an apology on Instagram, clarifying that his intention was to acknowledge Rishab Shetty’s performance. He wrote that he admired the trouble required to perform the scene and expressed regret if his remarks had hurt sentiments. He also stated that he has at all times respected cultural traditions and beliefs across the country.
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