23-05-2025
Deepika Padukone To Be Replaced By THIS Actress In Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit?
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga is reportedly in talks with a Kannada actress to replace Deepika Padukone.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga has reportedly removed Deepika Padukone from the Prabhas-starrer, Spirit. As fans were anticipating Deepika Padukone's collaboration with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, many Telugu outlets claimed that she is no longer a part of the project due to clashes over her demands. Amid this, reports claim that Sandeep Reddy Vanga could cast Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead.
According to Aakashvaani, Sapta Sagradaache Ello fame Rukmini Vasanth could replace Deepika Padukone in the film. Makers are reportedly in talks with Rukmini, and there is no official confirmation on this yet.
This report comes after Deepika Padukone's alleged removal from the film. According to multiple Telugu outlets, including Gulte and Deepika allegedly requested an 8-hour workday, which reportedly translates to just about 6 hours of actual shoot time.
Things escalated further when the actress is said to have demanded a hefty remuneration along with a percentage of the film's profits. Additionally, insiders claim she refused to deliver her dialogues in Telugu. The reports further add that Deepika was set to receive her biggest paycheck to date for Spirit, quoting an alleged Rs 20 crore fee.
According to the reports, the Spirit is in the final scripting stage, and the shooting will start in October this year. The story of the Spirit is still under wraps, but according to Pinkvilla, Vanga is focusing on a high-octane action drama. As per Pinkvilla, Vagna worked for six months on the script to come up with a groundbreaking idea.
Reportedly, Prabhas will undergo an intense physical transformation for the film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga has reportedly advised Prabhas to maintain a lean physique for the character. He will be playing a cop in the film. If everything works well, this action film, backed by the T-series and Bhadrakali Pictures, will be released on the big screens in 2027.
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