The Karnataka Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh for reportedly disrespecting gods and sacred Daiva traditions at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The FIR was filed by law practitioner Prashanth Methal at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru. Ranveer Singh is accused of violating Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Act, which pertain to public order threats, intentional religious insult, and hurting religious sentiments.
The complaint alleges that Ranveer Singh’s actions at the IFFI were deliberate, malicious, and intended to outrage religious feelings, causing disharmony among different religious groups. It is claimed that despite being asked not to perform a specific act related to ‘Chavundi Daiva’, the actor proceeded to enact it, leading to allegations of disrespect towards a sacred tradition and communal disharmony. The deity in question, Chavundi Daiva, symbolizes justice, protection, and divine feminine energy in the coastal region.
The complainant, a devotee of Chavundi Daiva, stated that Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of the deity as a female ghost during the event was blasphemous and insulting to Hindu beliefs. The complainant emphasized the deep religious and cultural significance of Chavundi Daiva, condemning the actor’s alleged actions as a serious affront to religious practices. The incident, which occurred during the closing ceremony of the IFFI in Goa on November 28, 2025, has sparked controversy and is under investigation for its impact on religious sentiments.
