Ranveer Singh Visits Chamundeshwari Temple Over Kantara Mimicry Controversy Amid FWICE Ban, Don 3 Row

Ranveer Singh visited the Chamundeshwari Temple, and it was kept largely under wraps. The actor offered prayers at Mysuru’s Chamundeshwari Temple on Tuesday morning, a day after the Dhurandhar star was issued a non-cooperation directive by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) following his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. The move reportedly caused losses of around Rs 45 crore to the filmmaker.

Ranveer Singh Visits Chamundeshwari Temple Amid FWICE Ban, Don 3 Controversy

The actor’s temple visit came on a directive from the Karnataka High Court, which had asked him to offer prayers at the Chamundeshwari Temple within four weeks after he “offered an unconditional apology in the Kantara mimicry case following the submission of his revised affidavit in April.”

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The court observed that “the matter was likely to be disposed of,” and accordingly, Ranveer Singh complied. RS visited the temple and offered special prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari.” His visit was discreet; he was spotted entering the Mumbai airport on early Tuesday morning. He was seen wearing a mask until he reached the sanctum sanctorum and later entered the garbhagudi for prayers.

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The Kantara Controversy

Ranveer Singh drew widespread attention after imitating Kantara’s Daiva scene, which features the film’s director and lead actor Rishab Shetty, during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 30, 2025. The actor faced backlash from the Kannadiga community after his “video of mimicking the iconic sequence from the period drama went viral on social media.”

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Singh later addressed the backlash through an Instagram post. He said, “My intention was to highlight Rishab’s incredible performance in the film. Actor to actor, I know how much it takes to perform that particular scene the way he did, for which he has my utmost admiration. I have always deeply respected every culture, tradition, and belief in our country. If I’ve hurt anyone’s sentiments, I sincerely apologise,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories.

Rishab Shetty’s Reaction

Rishab Shetty also indirectly commented on the controversy at an event. He stated, “That makes me uncomfortable. While much of the film is cinema and performance, the Daiva element is sensitive and sacred. Wherever I go, I request people not to perform it on stage or mock it. It is emotionally deeply connected to us.”

In February, Ranveer Singh approached the Karnataka High Court seeking relief after an FIR was filed against him. It was for “hurting the sentiments of the Kannadiga community through mimicry.” The court had “directed authorities not to take any coercive action against the Bollywood star.”

Ranveer Singh’s FWICE Ban, Don 3 Controversy

Ranveer Singh’s temple visit comes amid the ongoing stand-off with FWICE over unresolved issues related to Don 3. Following the verdict by the film workers’ body, which ordered members and technicians “not to work with him till the matter reaches a proper conclusion,” Singh stated through his spokesperson.

The statement said, “While several narratives and speculations have surfaced over time, Ranveer has never considered it necessary to respond publicly or contribute to conjecture. His focus remains firmly on his work and the commitments ahead. He continues to hold deep respect and goodwill for all those involved and sincerely wishes the franchise continued success.”

He added, “Choosing restraint and grace in moments like these has always been a conscious decision on his part. And he will continue to maintain the same stance.”

Ranveer Singh is currently enjoying the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2.

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