In a shocking turn of events, Deepika Padukone is no longer part of Spirit, starring Prabhas and directed by Animal filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Reports suggest that Deepika’s exit was due to creative and scheduling differences.
Several Telugu media handles claim that Deepika was dropped from the project after ongoing disagreements with the filmmaker. According to these reports, the actress made unprofessional demands which frustrated Sandeep Reddy Vanga and led to her removal from the film.
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However, Bollywood media outlets are painting a different picture. They say Deepika’s requests were entirely reasonable, especially considering she recently became a mother. Her team reportedly asked for work-life balance, not concessions.
No official statements have been made by either Deepika or Sandeep Reddy Vanga, which has only added to the speculation.
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What’s clear, though, is that Spirit is already surrounded by controversy—well before shooting has even started. Sandeep Vanga’s movies usually create controversies after their release, be it Kabir Singh or Animal.
But this time, with Spirit, a huge controversy has blown up even before shooting has begun. The storm has hit before the cameras have even rolled.
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Industry insiders always sensed a potential clash. Deepika is known for her calm, feminist outlook. Sandeep Vanga has a reputation for his aggressive, intense and hands-on approach. It was a risky pairing from the start. But no one expected things to fall apart this soon.
Now, Spirit will go on to the sets to shoot with a huge controversy already on board. This project has become one of the most talked-about even before a single shot has been canned.
The project was one of the most talked-about in the industry. Now, this drama has only added more fuel to the fire, making the buzz around the film even hotter.
