It’s been a truly turbulent stretch for Ranveer Singh — and on Tuesday, he chose silence, simplicity, and a sacred shrine to begin picking up the pieces.
The Kantara Mimicry Row: What Actually Happened
The controversy traces back to the closing ceremony of a film festival in late 2025, where Ranveer took to the stage intending to praise Rishab Shetty’s acclaimed performance in Kantara. In doing so, he performed an exaggerated mimicry of Shetty’s character and erroneously referred to it as “ghosts.”
What was meant as appreciation backfired spectacularly. The performance did not go down well with sections of the community, and Ranveer had to bear the brunt of it — eventually submitting an affidavit issuing an unconditional apology, following which his plea was accepted and he was granted four weeks to make amends by visiting the Chamundeshwari shrine.
The Temple Visit: Low-Profile, High-Stakes
On Tuesday morning, in compliance with a directive from law authorities, Ranveer made a quiet trip to the historic Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru — dressed in simple attire, going like an ordinary devotee to offer special prayers and seek blessings from Goddess Chamundeshwari.
The visit was kept entirely under wraps, with the actor spotted entering Mumbai airport under heavy security early Tuesday morning. Upon reaching the temple, he reportedly sat on the temple floor, maintained absolute silence, and kept his face masked.
The Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills is one of Karnataka’s most revered shrines, making it a deeply significant choice for such an act of penance.
Timeline of Ranveer’s Crisis
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Mimicry Incident | Late 2025 film festival closing ceremony |
| Unconditional Apology | Filed via affidavit to court |
| Temple Directive | 4-week deadline to visit Chamundeshwari shrine |
| Temple Visit | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| FWICE Ban | Issued a day prior over Don 3 fallout with Farhan Akhtar |
The Bigger Picture: Don 3 Fallout Piling On
Just a day before the temple visit, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer following a fallout with Farhan Akhtar over Don 3. Two crises colliding in the span of 48 hours is a lot for any actor to navigate — and Ranveer’s team has responded by choosing silence and dignity over public statements.
For the full context on the FWICE ban and Don 3 controversy, check out our Bollywood controversy coverage and our Ranveer Singh news hub for all the latest updates.
FAQs
Q: Why did Ranveer Singh visit the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru?
Q: What is the Don 3 controversy involving Ranveer Singh and FWICE?
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees issued a non-cooperation ban against Ranveer following a reported fallout with director-producer Farhan Akhtar over his exit from Don 3.
