Bollywood star Ranveer Singh recently found himself in the eye of a social media storm over a viral video in which he was seen emulating a scene from the Kannada box office hit Kantara.
The actor, attending the International Film Festival of India in Goa, took to the stage and carried out the mimicry, where he referred to the ‘Chaundi Daiva,’ sister of Guliga Daiva, as the “female ghost.”
The viral clip shows Ranveer doing a dramatic performance, eyes crossed and his tongue out, finishing with his signature energetic scream. But while Kantara director Rishab Shetty was seen laughing, the reaction from fans and netizens was far from amused.
Ranveer’s reaction to the Kantara scene really felt unnecessary and disrespectful pic.twitter.com/yQeffCofZk
— Nandan (@nandan_333) November 29, 2025
New Trolling Card for Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh, most of the time, makes it to the headlines for his quirky fashion sense, but this time, the trolling card has been extended towards his public behavior. The mimicry of the sacred Daiva ritual from the film was widely criticized as disrespectful to the culture and religious belief portrayed in Kantara.
Comments poured in from angry fans, with one netizen adding that the performance was “unnecessary and disrespectful.” Another warned that he was “making fun of the GOD.” Several users criticized the A-list actor for acting like a “clown” in public, stating that his behavior does not befit a serious actor.
Dhurandhar: Ranveer Singh Upcoming Movie
Amid all the controversy, Ranveer Singh is preparing for his big spy action thriller, Dhurandhar. The movie has been written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar known for his patriotic action movies.
The production houses behind the movie are Jio Studios and B62 Studios, while Dhar himself co-produces with Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
Dhurandhar has an ensemble cast that comprises Ranveer Singh along with stalwarts such as Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal.
The story is inspired by true events of geopolitical conflicts and RAW’s covert operations. The movie specifically references Operation Lyari, RAW’s crackdown on Karachi’s crime syndicates in Pakistan. The film will release on December 5, 2025.
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Dhurandhar Promotion at IFFI Closing Ceremony
Ranveer Singh used the platform of the closing ceremony of the 56th IFFI to promote his film Dhurandhar. In a video that went viral from the event, he spoke confidently about the upcoming film and said he hopes it’ll be a tool for him to represent Indian cinema on an international platform. The new song of his film, ‘Gehra Hua,’ filled with love, was also screened for the first time during the closing ceremony of the IFFI.
Ranveer Singh Blockbuster Hit Movies
Ranveer Singh has grown a strong box office game with back-to-back massive hits, showcasing versatility:
- Padmaavat (2018)
- Simmba (2018)
- Gully Boy (2019)
- Bajirao Mastani (2015)
- Ram-Leela (2013)
Ranveer Singh: Bollywood Debut
Ranveer Singh made his celebrated Bollywood debut in 2010 with the Yash Raj Films romantic comedy, Band Baaja Baaraat. He played the role of a street-smart wedding planner named Bittoo Sharma, and his charming performance garnered critical acclaim and audience love from the very beginning, turning him into a leading star.
