
Triptii Dimri Charges THIS Fee For Spirit, Amount Much Lower Than Deepika Padukone's Asking?
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Triptii Dimri previously expressed her gratitude towards Sandeep Reddy Vanga for casting her in Spirit.
Triptii Dimri has officially replaced Deepika Padukone as the female lead in the upcoming film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas. Both Dimri and Vanga confirmed this on their social media platforms. As per reports, Deepika Padukone was removed from the film as Sandeep Reddy Vanga couldn't match her demands, one of them being a remuneration upwards of Rs 20 crore. New reports claim that Triptii Dimri's fee for the film is significantly less.
As per Telugu sites like Telugu 360, Triptii Dimri is charging Rs 4 crore for the film. While there is no official confirmation on the figures yet, these numbers are much lower than what Deepika Padukone reportedly wanted for Spirit. Triptii has previously collaborated with Vanga on the successful film Animal. Fans are excited to see her share the screen with Prabhas now.
Triptii Dimri confirmed her role as the female lead in Spirit on Saturday through a post on social media. She posted a picture of the title poster with her name in various Indian and international languages. Expressing her gratitude, she wrote, 'Still sinking in… So grateful to be trusted with this journey. Thank you @sandeepreddy.vanga… Honoured to be a part of your vision." Meanwhile, Sandeep Reddy Vanga also welcomed Triptii on board. Sharing the announcement poster, he wrote, 'The female lead for my film is now official :-)"
Why Was Deepika Padukone Removed From Prabhas Starrer Spirit?
A few days ago, news emerged that Sandeep Reddy Vanga reportedly removed Deepika Padukone from Spirit. Reports suggest that her demands, including eight-hour workdays, a high salary, and a share in the film's profits, did not sit well with director Vanga. Deepika, a new mother, is reportedly seeking to balance her work and personal life by reducing her working hours. This decision led to her departure from the film, which would have been her second collaboration with Prabhas after their recent project, Kalki 2898 AD.
Following her exit from Spirit, Deepika has reportedly joined the cast of Allu Arjun's next film with director Atlee. While she hasn't officially announced her upcoming slate, buzz suggests she'll be part of Kalki's sequel and might also appear in Shah Rukh Khan starrer King.
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