Ranaut was nominated for the Best Actor in a Leading Role -- Female laurel for her film Thalaivii alongside Kiara Advani, Kriti Sanon, Parineeti Chopra, Taapsee Pannu and Vidya Balan. “I've banned unethical, corrupt and totally unfair practices like Filmfare since 2014, but since I have been getting many calls from them for attending their award function this year as they want to give me an award for Thalaivii…. I am shocked to know that they are still nominating me. It is beneath my dignity, work ethics and value system to encourage such corrupt practices in any way, that is why I have decided to sue Filmfare… thanks," she wrote in an Instagram story. “Back in 2013, Filmfare clearly told me that if I don't attend their award show or dance on the stage, I won't get awards and I made it clear to them back in 2013 that I will never attend anything which is morally deprived and unethical,” she added.
The magazine hit back in a statement saying: "It pains us at Filmfare, today, to be subjected to unwarranted malicious remarks by Ms Kangana Ranaut…. As is customary during the awards, Filmfare’s executive editor informed Ranaut about her nomination in the Best Actor in a Leading Role, female category and asked for her address to send across the invitation." “We reserve all rights to pursue any legal action against her malicious and defamatory statements tarnishing our reputation and goodwill,” it added.