Ranveer Singh visits Chamundeshwari Temple after Karnataka HC order amid FWICE boycott
Synopsis
Ranveer Singh fulfilled a Karnataka High Court order by visiting the Chamundeshwari Temple over his IFFI mimicry of Kantara — but the bigger storm may be the FWICE non-cooperation directive over Don 3, where the federation claims he walked out three weeks before shoot with no explanation. Two crises, one actor, one day.
Key Takeaways
Ranveer Singh visited the Chamundeshwari Temple on 26 May , fulfilling a Karnataka High Court directive in the Kantara mimicry case.
The controversy began at IFFI Goa when Ranveer imitated a sacred scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 , drawing legal action and public criticism.
Ranveer filed a revised affidavit with an unconditional apology in April ; the court ordered the temple visit within four weeks .
FWICE issued a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against Ranveer a day before the temple visit, citing his sudden exit from Don 3 just three weeks before the scheduled shoot.
FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit said three invitations to Ranveer went unanswered before the NCD was announced.
Ranveer's spokesperson said he chose 'silence' on Don 3, believing disputes are best handled with 'dignity, maturity and mutual respect.'
Actor Ranveer Singh visited the Chamundeshwari Temple on 26 May to offer prayers, fulfilling a directive issued by the Karnataka High Court in connection with the Kantara mimicry controversy. The temple visit comes at a particularly turbulent moment for the actor, who is simultaneously facing a non-cooperation directive from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over his abrupt exit from Don 3.
Background: The Kantara Mimicry Case
The controversy dates to November last year, when Ranveer, during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, imitated the iconic scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 in which the Chamundi daiva possesses actor Rishabh Shetty's character. The mimicry was widely seen as culturally insensitive, drawing protests and a legal challenge.
Ranveer subsequently issued a public apology, stating: 'My intention was to highlight Rishabh's incredible performance in the film. Actor to actor, I know how much it would take to perform that particular scene in the way that he did, for which he has my utmost admiration.' In April, he filed a revised affidavit before the court, along with an unconditional apology. The court then directed him to offer prayers at the Chamundeshwari Temple within four weeks — an order he has now complied with.
The FWICE Non-Cooperation Directive
The temple visit comes just a day after FWICE announced a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against Ranveer, citing his sudden departure from Don 3. FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit alleged that Ranveer withdrew from the project barely three weeks before the entire crew was scheduled to depart for the shoot.
Pandit stated that the federation sent three separate invitations to Ranveer to present his side of the story, none of which received a response. 'And when we announced the press conference, we got an email from him saying that your federation doesn't fall into the jurisdiction of this entire matter. So, your body has no reason to get into this dispute,' Pandit said.
Ranveer's Spokesperson Responds
Breaking the actor's silence, Ranveer's official spokesperson issued a statement asserting that he holds the film fraternity in the highest regard. 'Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and for everyone associated with the Don franchise. Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect,' the statement read.
The response, however, did not directly address FWICE's specific allegations regarding the timeline of his exit or the unanswered invitations.
What Happens Next
With the Karnataka High Court directive now fulfilled, the Kantara-related legal proceedings may move toward resolution. The more immediate flashpoint remains the FWICE standoff — an NCD can significantly limit a Bollywood actor's ability to work with crew members affiliated with the federation. How Ranveer and the Don 3 producers navigate this dispute will be closely watched by the industry in the coming weeks.
Point of View
A crew-level non-cooperation directive has direct production consequences. The spokesperson's measured statement conspicuously sidestepped the three unanswered invitations, which is the detail that will define how the industry reads this dispute. Bollywood's informal power structures, embodied by bodies like FWICE, rarely get this kind of public test — how this resolves will set a precedent for how A-listers handle contractual exits going forward.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ranveer Singh visit the Chamundeshwari Temple?
Ranveer Singh visited the Chamundeshwari Temple on 26 May to comply with a Karnataka High Court directive issued in the Kantara mimicry case. The court ordered the visit within four weeks after Ranveer filed a revised affidavit and an unconditional apology in April.
What was the Kantara mimicry controversy involving Ranveer Singh?
During the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa last November, Ranveer imitated the scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 in which the Chamundi daiva possesses Rishabh Shetty's character. The act was deemed culturally offensive, leading to protests and a legal challenge before the Karnataka High Court.
Why has FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh?
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued the NCD because Ranveer allegedly exited Don 3 just three weeks before the crew was set to leave for the shoot, with no direct engagement with the federation despite three invitations to explain his decision.
What did Ranveer Singh's spokesperson say about the Don 3 controversy?
Ranveer's official spokesperson said he 'holds the highest regard for the film fraternity' and has 'consciously chosen to maintain silence,' believing professional disputes are best handled with 'dignity, maturity and mutual respect.' The statement did not address the specific timeline of his exit or the unanswered FWICE invitations.
What is a FWICE Non-Cooperation Directive and how does it affect an actor?
A Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) from FWICE instructs crew members affiliated with the federation to not work with the named individual. For a Bollywood actor, this can significantly disrupt production schedules and limit the pool of technicians and workers available for their projects.
