Deepika Padukone is having a rough patch at the box office with her ongoing underwhelming performances in recent films.
Amidst this, it comes as a shock to see her getting 20 crores for a film, but that seems to be the case, as Sandeep Reddy Vanga has reportedly signed Deepika Padukone for 20 crores in his upcoming film Spirit, featuring Prabhas.
The last time this duo appeared on the big screen was in Kalki, which was a success at the box office, but the same can’t be said for Deepika Padukone’s role in the film.
Her performance wasn’t well-received, according to several viewers and critics, as she appeared bored and disinterested throughout.
Deepika Padukone has become one of the most trolled actresses in recent times for her plastic performances in films like Fighter and Singham Again.
Fans believe that while she may still be a big star and adds a lot of brand value to a project, she hasn’t been delivering much as an actor lately.
So, giving her the biggest paycheck of 20 crores might be a big mistake by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Instead, he could have chosen another actress like Mrunal Thakur, who would have come at a much lower remuneration.
Sandeep Vanga seems to be aiming for a star-studded film, bringing in all the big names.
However, with Spirit, Deepika might make a comeback in terms of performance and overall screen presence, which has seemed lacking in her recent films.
Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga are all set for a huge magnum opus with Spirit, and Deepika Padukone joins the project with her highest fee yet—20 crores.
Only time will tell if Sandeep Vanga has made a good decision by casting Deepika Padukone.
