Was Deepika Padukone ousted for demanding 10% profit share, ₹25 cr for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit? New claims emerge
After Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit, many narratives emerged on why she is no longer a part of the film. Now, News18, citing its source, has reported that Deepika had "demanded ₹25 crore for approximately 35 days of shoot, along with a 10% profit share" to be a part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga. As per the report, Deepika had expressed her unwillingness to deliver dialogues in Telugu, "something the director felt strongly about". (Also Read | Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga row explained: Mudslinging & angry tweets over Triptii Dimri replacing DP in Spirit)
Reportedly, Deepika also asked for "extensive entourage expenses". 'The actor had reportedly demanded ₹25 crores for approximately 35 days of shoot, along with a 10% profit share, extensive entourage expenses, and even expressed unwillingness to deliver dialogues in Telugu—something the director felt strongly about. To top it off, confidential plot details from Spirit were allegedly leaked, which raised serious concerns among the producers," the source told News18.
Sandeep, according to the report, "believes actors speaking their own lines". 'Contrary to speculation, her restricted filming schedule of under 8 hours a day was never the primary issue. In filmmaking, working hours are fluid and depend on location, lighting, and various technical factors. You could shoot for 2 hours or 8, depending on the scene. What truly matters is flexibility, collaboration, and respect for the craft. It's about commitment. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga believes actors speaking their own lines builds authenticity and emotional connect with the audience," the source added.
Last month, Deepika exited the film, and Triptii Dimri replaced her. Following that, Sandeep shared a scathing post seemingly criticising Deepika for 'ousting' the script of his next film, Spirit. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sandeep didn't name anyone, but appeared to have slammed Deepika for "dirty PR games" and "putting down a younger actor". His post came after a Pinkvilla report shared details about Spirit's story.
Deepika, who recently embraced motherhood, reportedly stipulated that she would not work more than eight hours a day during the shoot so that she could be with her daughter, Dua. However, her demands weren't met, and she exited the film. The actor had received widespread support online after initial reports called the demands 'unprofessional'.
Spirit, which stars Prabhas in the lead role, is set to go on floors soon. It is produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
35 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Salman Khan wishes fans Eid Mubarak; they can't get enough of his clean-shaven look: ‘Kya khoob lagte ho'
Actor Salman Khan wished fans on Eid al-Adha with a sweet selfie and hearty wishes. The actor, born into a multi-religious family, is always counted on to spread good cheer during festivals. However, what took the cake this time around was his clean-shaven look. (Also Read: Fans think Salman Khan's 1 second glimpse in Saudi film teaser is better than his entire Singham Again cameo) Salman took to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to post a picture of himself dressed in a t-shirt and staring at the camera. In the picture, Salman can be seen with a freshly shaven look and a smile on his face. Posting the picture, he wrote, 'Eid Mubarak.' The picture was seemingly taken at home, with greenery and a wooden fence making up his backdrop. A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) While fans flooded his comments section with Eid greetings, they also seemed taken by his freshly shaven look. One fan wrote, 'Love u bhai.' Another wrote, '@grok why is bhai so handsome?' A fan commented, 'Love you bhai, killer look.' One fan called him a GOAT, while another commented the lyrics to a popular song, 'Kya khoob lagte ho bade sunder dikhte ho.' Numerous fans also commented on both platforms with heart and heart-eye emojis. Salman was last seen in AR Murugadoss' Sikandar with Rashmika Mandanna as his co-star. He has yet to announce his next project but will soon star in a Saudi action-comedy directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. The film, 7 Dogs, will also star Sanjay Dutt in a key role. The teaser of the film recently created considerable buzz when it was released. The actor has also been in the news recently when a fan trespassed at his residence, Galaxy Apartments, in May. According to PTI, the Mumbai police plan to regulate visitors to the building now. Salman has received threats from Lawrence Bishnoi in the past and has Y-Security cover.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Deepika Padukone's Fans TROLL 'Manchild' Sandeep Reddy Vanga As She Joins Atlee's Film
Last Updated: Deepika Padukone's fans also lauded Atlee for showcasing her as a superstar in the announcement video. Deepika Padukone's fans have begun trolling Sandeep Reddy Vanga after the actress was confirmed for Atlee's Telugu film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga reportedly removed Deepika Padukone from Spirit as he couldn't match her demands. One of them was that Deepika allegedly refused to mouth Telugu dialogues. Amid this row, Deepika has signed Atlee and Allu Arjun's upcoming film, AA22xA6. Earlier today, the makers dropped an intriguing video welcoming Deepika onboard AA22xA6. The video promises that Deepika will have an action-packed role in the film. The video began with Deepika discussing the script with Atlee before they got on the set and started preparing for the movie's CGI-enabled action-packed sequences. Deepika was shown wielding a sword and riding a dummy horse for the film. As the video went viral on social media sites, Deepika's fans on Reddit trolled Sandeep Reddy Vanga. One person wrote, 'Yup, so it was never about speaking Telugu or 8 hours or remuneration. All those were lies? Guess we now know who the bigger liar was in this whole saga." Another wrote, 'Man child Vangu crying in the corner.' One person wrote, 'She has been the top actress for years. No Sandeep Reddy Vanga can make her sit at home." One fan commented, 'Deepika be like, 'Your move Vanga.'" Another wrote, 'Vanga must be feeling so irritated now lol." One person wrote, 'Just as there were rumours about her being ousted from another movie over her 8-hour shift demands, this is a knockout move. A statement made loud & clear. Good for her." Another wrote, 'Glad she chose to walk out of misogynist manchild's film." Meanwhile, in the caption of the announcement clip, the makers described Deepika as a 'queen" who is ready to 'conquer". Interestingly, this announcement comes as Deepika Padukone is embroiled in the Spirit exit controversy. There is also buzz that her demands aren't sitting well with Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin as well. While there is no confirmation on this yet, the chatter around Deepika's upcoming films has created a social media frenzy. Amid this, the actress's fans are praising Atlee for 'understanding" and 'respecting" Deepika's point of view and superstar status. First Published:
Pink Villa
an hour ago
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Barun Sobti diagnosed with ADHD – Psychotherapist Kavya Kanupuru on how to know if you have it and what to do
Barun Sobti, one of the well-known actors of the entertainment industry, recently had a long discussion with Pinkvilla. In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Barun admitted being diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). After this, Pinkvilla exclusively spoke to Psychotherapist Kavya Kanupuru to learn about ADHD, its symptoms, causes and how it is diagnosed. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition where the person has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still and self-control. Barun Sobti admits being diagnosed with ADHD While exclusively speaking to Pinkvilla, Barun Sobti described how he is not a materialistic person and mentioned how money never motivated him. He expressed how creative satisfaction matters him the most. Barun admitted how he gets restless if his creativity is not satisfied. He said, "I'm ADHD anyway. I go crazy if I'm not doing anything that really satisfies me. It took me time to understand." Further, speaking about confidence, the Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actor shared, "Confidence kam hai. Himmat zyada hai (Confidence is less but courage is more)." He added, "I'm a very anxious person. Anxious logo ka confidence humesha technically kam hi hoga, always. (Anxious people's confidence is technically less, always). They are always thinking about what can go wrong." Barun even shared how doing the interview was also an anxious moment for him. As Barun admitted being diagnosed with ADHD, we exclusively spoke to Psychotherapist Kavya Kanupuru to learn about it. While talking to us, she shared the symptoms, causes, methods to manage ADHD and more. Excerpts from the interview are below: Everything you need to know about ADHD Symptoms ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This disorder impacts attention, the kind of activity people do and how impulsive they can be. There are two types of ADHD - one is often seen in children, child ADHD, and the second is in adults. The core symptoms of ADHD are Attention Span, Hyperactivity and Impulsiveness. The core symptoms would be something like they are not able to pay any attention in a classroom. These kids cannot stay attentive, they cannot follow the class, and they are very disorganised. Next thing would be hyperactivity. They are very hyper, restless. When they start talking, they might just interrupt everyone and cannot stop talking. They are known to be extremely impulsive that would be the third core symptom. They just do things without thinking about it. Causes Sometimes it runs in families. It could be genetic or exposure to some kind of toxins. Issues in brain functioning. Some people have issues with dopamine relation in brain. Those kinds of cases commonly result in ADHD. How to learn about ADHD diagnosis? One common thing that is happening these days is people self-diagnosing themselves with ADHD and other issues like anxiety disorders or depressive disorders. That is not the right way to do it. In India, only an RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) certified clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, after going through the entire case history of the patient, can diagnose them with ADHD. Once it is diagnosed, then it can be managed through medication, along with behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes. How to manage ADHD? Lifestyle changes, including bringing in structure and routine to life. Practising mindfulness, importantly prioritising sleep because people with ADHD if their sleep routine is not good, the symptoms can aggravate. Regularly working out will help them. In diet, avoiding anything that can increase the sugar level will also benefit them. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is effective for ADHD. Any behavior modification therapies, if it is for kids, then they can try ADHD coaching or parental therapy. These kinds of therapies work. Also, mindfulness therapies and group therapies are effective. Disclaimer: If you know someone who is having suicidal thoughts, anxiety, going through depression, or is suffering from a serious mental illness, reach out to a nearby doctor, mental health expert, or an NGO for immediate help. There are several helplines available for the same.
