Source India Today
A light-hearted exchange between Bollywood star Ranveer Singh and Kannada actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty has gone viral on social media, drawing amused reactions from fans across the country. The moment occurred during a recent public event where Ranveer attempted to mimic a popular scene from Kantara, prompting a polite but firm “no” gesture from Shetty.
The video, widely shared on X and Instagram, shows Ranveer enthusiastically recreating the signature divine dance movement performed by Shetty in the blockbuster film. As soon as Ranveer begins the mimicry, Rishab—who is standing beside him on stage—smiles and signals with his hand for him to stop, seemingly suggesting that the sacred performance should not be casually imitated.
The gesture triggered laughter from the audience and an immediate wave of online reactions. While many praised Shetty for upholding the cultural sanctity associated with the Kantara ritual scenes, others found the exchange humorous and appreciated Ranveer’s sporting attitude.
Fans also noted that Shetty’s subtle response reflected the deep cultural and spiritual significance of the rituals depicted in Kantara, which is rooted in the Bhoota Kola tradition of coastal Karnataka. Ranveer, meanwhile, took the moment in stride and joined the audience in applauding Shetty’s stance.
The incident once again highlighted Kantara’s lasting impact on Indian cinema and its continued influence on pop culture, even years after its release.
