Dhurandhar 2 Actor Ranveer Singh To Apologise At Chamundi Hills Post Misfired Kantara Mimicry Row; More About Its History & What Makes It So Famous
GH News March 25, 2026 09:08 PM

Amid backlash over his alleged mimicry linked to the deity portrayed in Kantara, Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya, appearing for Ranveer Singh, said that the actor would file an affidavit of apology and also visit the temple of the deity to offer prayers and apologies. The actor apologised after an outrage erupted on social media following his speech at the 55th International Film Festival.

Actor Ranveer Singh, who was getting praised for his role in Dhurandhar and for the success of the film, now finds himself in the spotlight, but this time it is not because of his dance moves or quirky fashion but for his controversial remark about the deity Chamundi Devi. On Tuesday, the actor tendered an unconditional apology before the Karnataka High Court over his controversial remark about the depiction of deity Chamundi in Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1. Amid backlash, the actor will pay a visit to Chamundi Hills to apologise. Where is Chamundi Hills and why is it considered so sacred? Keep on reading to know more.

Ranveer Singh apologises for his remark

Amid backlash over his alleged mimicry linked to the deity portrayed in Kantara, Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya, appearing for Ranveer Singh, said that the actor would file an affidavit of apology and also visit the temple of the deity to offer prayers and apologies. The actor apologised after an outrage erupted on social media following his speech at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which took place in Goa last year.

Where is Chamundi Hills?

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