The actor imitated a scene from the 2025 blockbuster and told Shetty how much he loved the film. But the imitation didn’t go down well with some people on social media
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) on Monday submitted a complaint to police against actor Ranveer Singh alleging he insulted Goddess Chamundadevi during the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa.
What does the complaint say?
According to the complaint, Singh had imitated on stage the divine form of a deity portrayed in the Kannada film “
_Kantara-Chapter 1_” and referred to Chamundi Daiva, revered by the Kotitulu community, as a “female ghost”.
Ranveer Singh, Rishab Shetty, and
Kantara
The actor imitated a scene from the 2025 blockbuster and told Shetty how much he loved the film. But the imitation didn’t go down well with some people on social media.
Social media furious
One user said, “How can actors lack basic understanding of what should and shouldn’t be said? It is extremely disrespectful for people from the South that their goddess is being referred to as a female ghost.”
A second wrote- “This is so disrespectful. She is not a ghost but a goddess herself.” Another wrote, “What an unaware and disrespectful man. His wife belongs to the same geographical region as the daiva tradition. At least show some respect.”
What is Bhoota Kola ritual shown in Rishab Shetty’s ‘
Kantara: Chapter 1’?
Bhoota Kola is an annual folk ritual of Tulu-speaking people in Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka and some Kerala districts where local spirits or deities are worshipped. As per Tulu Adivasi tradition, Bhoota Kola or Daiva Kola is a “non-vedic” ritual where Bhootas or Daivas (guardians and ancestors) are worshipped, as per a report in The Quint.
Idols representing ‘bhoothas’ are taken out in a procession to the beating of drums and bursting of firecrackers. Bhoota Kola is practised by Tulu-speaking people in coastal districts of Karnataka. It is widely believed these spirits protect the village from unfortunate incidents, as per Deccan Herald.
The dancing and pooja ritual is accompanied by drums and music. The performer carrying a sword and jingling bells imitates the ‘devil’ they represent, says a Karnataka Tourism website.
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