Ranveer Singh criticized for mimicking Kantara’s Daiva at IFFI; Rishab Shetty gestures to stop the act. Full video footage surfaces.

After videos surfaced showing Ranveer Singh trying to mimic Daiva performances, a revered aspect of Tulu culture, during a conversation with Kantara star and director Rishab Shetty, the actor’s exuberant appearance at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa sparked uproar.

Some social media users questioned why Rishab did not step in during the reaction against Ranveer. But now, longer footage from the incident have been posted by the filmmaker’s admirers, proving that he did warn Ranveer against the behavior.

Rishab gently signals Ranveer to halt.

Ranveer can be seen approaching the front row to welcome Rishab Shetty and Rajinikanth in the lengthy videos that are making the rounds online. The Rocky Aur Rani actor embraces Rishab and then momentarily mimics facial expressions from the Kantara movie sequences.

Rishab gives Ranveer a courteous indication to stop right away by raising his finger. Ranveer even points out Rishab’s motion to those in close proximity, seemingly acknowledging the warning.

Ranveer’s remark against Chavundi Daiva fuels the flames

As Ranveer keeps imitating Daiva’s actions, Rishab shakes his head in another view of the same scene. Upon his return to the stage, Ranveer remarks, “I witnessed that in the theaters, Rishab, it was a remarkable performance.” Particularly that performance, that one shot, when the female ghost enters your body.

He continues by asking a member in the audience, “Sir, did you see Kantara? Did you witness the single shot he administered? “Anybody here want to see me in Kantara 3?” he said, taking off his sunglasses theatrically. Inform this man. Inform him.

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Online, the videos have drawn harsh criticism, with many criticizing the actor for imitating a religious ceremony, which some viewers claim is made worse by the fact that he was wearing shoes. A source informed Bangalore Times, “Rishab remained composed and decided not to escalate it at such a high-profile event.”
The Kantara team had earlier warned supporters against copying Daivas.

The creators of Kantara have previously addressed the matter. Following the October publication of Kantara Chapter 1, some fans started dressing up like Chavundi Daivas, Guliga, and Panjuluri at screenings. Then, Hombale Films reminded viewers that Daivaradhane is a highly respected Tulu custom and advised them not to mimic the rites as costumes or performances.