Ranveer Singh has told the High Court in Karnataka that he will submit a sworn statement with a complete apology regarding the Kantara copying issue. This is happening as people are really going to see Dhurandhar t2, and the goal is to end the dispute which started when he publicly copied a sacred Daiva scene.
Background of the Kantara mimicry controversy
The problem began in November 2024 at the closing of a film festival. Ranveer Singh copied a part of Kantara. This scene comes from the spiritual beliefs of Kannada people, and almost immediately, some people in the community were angry about the copy.
Someone made an official complaint to the police, and a case was opened saying Ranveer’s actions hurt people’s religious feelings. This brought up questions about how aware of culture people should be in public performances, and how national entertainers deal with local customs when they show them to everyone in the country.
Legal developments and the affidavit plan
At a court hearing recently, the High Court in Karnataka looked at a request about the copying. Ranveer had previously been given permission to not be arrested for the time being, but the lawyers for the government said his previous apologies weren’t enough and didn’t seem heartfelt.
In reply, Ranveer’s lawyers told the court he will formally file a sworn statement apologizing completely. They also said Ranveer would be willing to go to the Chamundi Temple in Mysore and apologize in person.
Details of objections and the defense response
The government lawyers wondered if a written apology on social media showed he was really sorry. They said an Instagram post on its own isn’t enough, and a spoken or formal apology to the court would be more important.
Ranveer’s lawyers said he is very upset about the misunderstanding and wants to end the argument in a respectful way. This planned statement is intended to deal with the legal problems and to show the court and the people who were offended that he is sincere.
Ranveer Singh’s public apology and posture
Ranveer had previously said on Instagram that he really likes Rishab Shetty’s work and didn’t mean to upset anyone. He said he respects all cultures, and apologized if his copying had offended anybody.
This official statement to the court will make that apology official. Ranveer’s legal team say this is both a way to fix the legal situation and to make things right with the public, showing he wants to rebuild relationships with the community, not just post something on social media.
Rishab Shetty’s remarks and industry reaction
Rishab Shetty, who directed and starred in Kantara, has said good things about Ranveer’s work in Dhurandhar 2, and said everyone in the film is doing a great job. But Shetty has told people not to copy the Daiva part of Kantara, because it’s something holy.
On social media, people have criticized Ranveer, asked for him to be held responsible, and supported him. This mixture of opinions shows how discussions about culture can come together with famous people, movies, and what people say online.
What happens next and wider implications
The High Court will discuss the case again on April 10th, and the statement is expected to be with the court by then. If the court accepts his full apology, the police case could be closed, and Ranveer will be out of legal trouble.
However, this situation as a whole shows how much more attention needs to be paid to culture when people appear in public. It might make performers and the people who organize events think again about how to present traditions that are delicate, and how to apologize when something goes wrong.
Even though this legal issue is happening, Dhurandhar 2 is still doing well. In the next few days, we’ll see if a formal apology can solve the legal, cultural and public opinion issues, and finally end this very public argument.
