Relief for Ranveer Singh in ‘Kantara’ Remark Controversy: Karnataka HC Stays Arrest

Relief for Ranveer Singh in ‘Kantara’ Remark Controversy: Karnataka HC Stays Arrest

Bengaluru: February 24, 2026

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh gets major relief from Karnataka High Court in alleged offensive comments on ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ deity. Court barred state from coercive action like arrest, conditional on full investigation cooperation.​

Case Background

Controversy from November 2025 IFFI Goa event: Accused of mocking sacred ‘Daiva Kola’ by imitating Rishab Shetty, using inappropriate words for Chamundi Devi. Bengaluru lawyer’s complaint led to FIR at High Grounds PS.​

Court’s Stern Remarks

Justice M Nagaprasanna bench:

• Responsibility: “Superstar or not, public figures can’t be insensitive.”

• Influence: Actors sway masses—think before speaking.

• Internet Memory: “People forget, internet doesn’t”.​

Defense Argument

Singh’s counsel Sajan Poovayya: Act was tribute to Rishab Shetty’s performance, no intent to hurt. Actor expressed regret.​

Next Steps

Next hearing March 2; state to file response. Arrest sword lifted for now.

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