Ranveer Singh has publicly apologised after criticism erupted over his mimicry of a pivotal scene from Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 during the IFFI 2025 closing ceremony in Goa. The moment drew strong reactions because Rishabh was seated in the audience, and many felt Ranveer's imitation came across as insensitive, especially after he referred to the daivas as "ghosts." Social media users quickly called out the act, saying it disrespected cultural beliefs shown in the film. On Tuesday morning, Ranveer addressed the situation through a statement on his Instagram Stories.