Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Pranay Reddy Vanga Claims Profit Demand Behind Deepika's Spirit Exit
Deepika Padukone was reportedly in talks to act in a movie called Spirit.
Pranay Reddy Vanga, the director's brother, said the talks involved money, working hours and timing.
He claimed Deepika asked for 10% of the movie's profits.
He said the filmmakers decided the deal did not fit the film's budget.
He also alleged that private details about the movie were shared publicly.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga later complained about a breach of trust without naming anyone.
Deepika has defended her reported request for an eight-hour workday as reasonable.
Triptii Dimri is now set to appear in the film alongside Prabhas, with its release planned for March 2027.
Pranay Reddy Vanga claimed Deepika Padukone sought 10% of Spirit's profits during negotiations.
He cited remuneration, working hours, timing and other issues as factors in her reported exit.
Pranay said Sandeep Reddy Vanga made the final decision after discussions lasting about 18 months.
He alleged that confidential story and character details were disclosed publicly, while Sandeep separately criticized an alleged leak without naming anyone.
Triptii Dimri replaced Padukone in Spirit, which stars Prabhas and is scheduled for release in March 2027.
- Who
- Deepika Padukone, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Prabhas and Triptii Dimri.
- What
- Pranay Reddy Vanga made claims about Padukone's reported departure from Spirit, including a requested 10% profit share, remuneration and timing disputes, and alleged disclosure of confidential details.
- When
- Pranay's interview date is not specified; Sandeep Reddy Vanga's cited X post was dated May 26, 2025, and Spirit is scheduled for March 2027.
- Where
- Pranay made the claims in an interview or podcast with NTV Telugu; Sandeep addressed the alleged leak on X.
- Why
- According to Pranay, the negotiations did not work economically and involved disagreements over pay, timing, working hours and other matters.
Vanga family's account
Padukone's stated position
Reason for the reported exit
Vanga family's account
Pranay Reddy Vanga said remuneration, timing and other issues contributed to the decision, and claimed Padukone demanded 10% of the film's profits.
Padukone's stated position
The reports do not contain a direct, detailed response from Deepika Padukone to the 10% profit-share or confidentiality allegations.
Working hours
Vanga family's account
Pranay identified timing and working hours as part of the negotiations and said the overall economics had to work for the production.
Padukone's stated position
Padukone said an eight-hour workday was not unreasonable and noted that male actors had followed similar schedules without comparable attention.
Disclosure of film details
Vanga family's account
Pranay alleged that private discussions about the story and character were disclosed publicly. Sandeep Reddy Vanga separately described an alleged disclosure as a breach of trust.
Padukone's stated position
Padukone has not directly addressed the specific leakage allegation in the reports.
- Film
- Spirit
- Director
- Sandeep Reddy Vanga
- Lead actor
- Prabhas
- Reported replacement
- Triptii Dimri replaced Deepika Padukone
- Claimed profit share
- 10% of the film's profits
- Reported negotiation issues
- Remuneration, timing, working hours and other aspects of the project
- Scheduled release
- March 2027
Sources
Deepika Padukone demanded 10% Spirit profit, leaked details: Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother
Deepika Padukone Ousted From Spirit After 10% Profit-Sharing Demand? Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Brother Makes Fresh Claims
'Deepika Padukone Wanted 10% Of Spirit Profits, Leaked Film Details', Claims Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Brother
