Ranveer Singh visits temple after court order, film dispute

Actor Ranveer Singh visited the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru on Tuesday morning, complying with a directive from the Karnataka High Court related to a past controversy. The visit came as the actor simultaneously faces a professional dispute with a major film industry federation over his reported departure from a high-profile project.

The temple visit was a condition set by the court while closing proceedings against Singh concerning a mimicry performance from last year. In November, during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India in Goa, Singh imitated a scene from the film "Kantara" that involves a sacred cultural tradition. The performance drew criticism from some members of the Kannadiga community, who accused him of trivializing a spiritual practice. An FIR was filed against the actor for allegedly hurting sentiments.

Singh later issued a public apology, stating his intention was only to appreciate the performance of "Kantara" actor-director Rishab Shetty and that he deeply respected all cultures. Shetty himself had subsequently addressed the issue, requesting people not to perform or mock the sacred aspect on stage. In April, Singh submitted a...