Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Spirit Producer Clarifies Don Lee, Chiranjeevi and Prakash Raj Casting
Spirit is an action movie starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Many people have been guessing which actors will appear in it.
A producer said Don Lee and Chiranjeevi will not be in the movie.
One report also said Prakash Raj is not part of the film.
However, another report listed Prakash Raj as a cast member, so the reports disagree about him.
Don Lee had been rumored to play the villain.
Deepika Padukone reportedly left after asking for a share of profits and a shorter workday.
Triptii Dimri was then reported to have replaced her.
The film is scheduled to reach theaters on March 5, 2027.
Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga said Don Lee and Chiranjeevi are not part of Spirit.
One report also identified Prakash Raj as absent, while another listed him among the film’s cast.
Rumors had suggested Don Lee would play the antagonist opposite Prabhas.
Deepika Padukone reportedly left the project after seeking a profit share and shorter working hours.
Triptii Dimri reportedly replaced Deepika Padukone, while Spirit is scheduled for release on March 5, 2027.
- Who
- Spirit stars Prabhas and is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga; producer Pranay Reddy Vanga provided the reported casting update.
- What
- The producer reportedly clarified that Don Lee and Chiranjeevi are not in Spirit; the reports conflict over whether Prakash Raj is part of the cast.
- When
- The film is scheduled to be released on March 5, 2027; the producer’s interview was described as occurring the day before one report was published.
- Where
- The film is expected to be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin.
- Why
- The update addressed rumors about Spirit’s cast and reported reasons for Deepika Padukone’s departure.
Rumors and Conflicting Reports
Producer’s Reported Clarification
Don Lee’s involvement
Rumors and Conflicting Reports
Earlier rumors said Don Lee would play the antagonist and face Prabhas in Spirit.
Producer’s Reported Clarification
Pranay Reddy reportedly said Don Lee is not part of the film because its plot is entirely local.
Prakash Raj’s casting
Rumors and Conflicting Reports
One report states that Prakash Raj is not part of Spirit.
Producer’s Reported Clarification
Another report describes Spirit as having an ensemble cast that includes Prakash Raj.
Deepika Padukone’s departure
Rumors and Conflicting Reports
Reports attribute her exit to demands for a 10 percent profit share and reduced working hours.
Producer’s Reported Clarification
The reports say those demands reportedly led to differences with Sandeep Reddy Vanga and her replacement by Triptii Dimri.
- Film
- Spirit
- Lead actor
- Prabhas
- Director
- Sandeep Reddy Vanga
- Producer
- Pranay Reddy Vanga
- Cast clarification
- The reports say Don Lee and Chiranjeevi are not part of the film.
- Prakash Raj status
- One report says he is absent, while another lists him among the cast.
- Scheduled release
- March 5, 2027
