Updated On: 03 December, 2025 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A Karnataka-based advocate has filed a complaint against Ranveer Singh for allegedly mocking the sacred Daiva (Bhoota Kola) tradition during IFFI 2025. He has requested an FIR under multiple BNS sections for hurting religious sentiments

Ranveer Singh
An advocate on Wednesday filed a complaint against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, alleging that he hurt religious sentiments by mocking and insulting the sacred `Daiva` (Bhoota Kola) tradition depicted in the film Kantara, police said. No FIR has been registered in connection with the complaint so far, a senior police officer at High Grounds police station said.
The complaint, submitted by advocate Prashanth Methal, cites news reports and video footage circulated on social media. It alleges that on November 28, during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Singh openly mocked and insulted the sacred `Daiva` tradition showcased in the movie.
"I am filing this complaint to bring to your immediate attention the illegal and offensive actions of Bollywood actor Mr Ranveer Singh, which have deeply hurt my religious sentiments and the sentiments of millions of Hindus, particularly the Tulu-speaking community of Karnataka," the complaint said.