Archive · 27 May 2025
Triptii Dimri Replaces Deepika in 'Spirit': Vanga Comments
Triptii Dimri replaced Deepika Padukone in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit.'
Reports suggest Deepika left due to fee and schedule conflicts, with Vanga hinting at "dirty PR games."
Dimri is being paid significantly less.
Vanga confirmed Dimri's casting.
The film will star Prabhas.
Deepika is rumored to be in other projects including one with Allu Arjun and potentially 'Kalki 2898 AD' sequel.
Triptii Dimri is cast in 'Spirit' replacing Deepika Padukone.
Padukone's exit reportedly due to fee and schedule disagreements.
Dimri's salary is significantly lower than Padukone's reported fee.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga criticized an unnamed actress for "dirty PR games."
Prabhas is confirmed as the lead actor.
- Who
- Triptii Dimri, Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Prabhas.
- What
- Recasting of the female lead in 'Spirit' and related controversies.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Disagreements over fees and scheduling allegedly led to the change.
Deepika Padukone's View
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's View
Reasons for Exit
Deepika Padukone's View
Reportedly due to disagreements over fee and schedule demands.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's View
Vanga accused of an actress playing "#dirtyPRgames".
Working Relationship
Deepika Padukone's View
No public statements from Deepika.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's View
Implied conflict due to differing visions for the film.
- Director
- Sandeep Reddy Vanga
- Lead Actor
- Prabhas
- Female Lead
- Triptii Dimri
- Triptii's Reported Fee
- Rs 4 crore
- Deepika's Reported Fee
- Rs 20 crore
- Film Title
- 'Spirit'
Sources
Ram Gopal Varma hails Triptii Dimri and Sandeep Reddy Vanga after she replaces Deepika Padukone in Prabhas starrer Spirit: 'The next big thing in Bollywood'
Casting Call with a Side of Chaos: Vanga doing vanga things? Triptii Dimri bags lead role, but the drama still has fans talking
Sandeep Reddy Vanga to make 'Spirit' an ‘A-rated’ movie with Prabhas and Triptii Dimri in bold scenes- Report
Triptii Dimri buys a swanky new luxury car worth Rs 2.11 crore after bagging Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit with Prabhas
Did Deepika Padukone exit Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit due to A-rated scenes with Prabhas? Here's what we know
Sandeep Reddy Vanga slams actor for playing 'dirty PR games' after Deepika Padukone's controversial exit from Prabhas' Spirit: ‘You've ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are’
