A big Bollywood drama has started involving director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and actress Deepika Padukone over the film Spirit. The fight is about Padukone leaving the movie and Vanga’s angry comments online. Triptii Dimri, a new star, has taken Padukone’s place, making the issue even bigger.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s anger and Deepika Padukone’s exit
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, famous for movies like Arjun Reddy and Animal, shared his anger on X recently. He said an actress broke his trust by sharing secret details of Spirit’s story and putting down a younger actor. He didn’t name anyone, but many believe he meant Deepika Padukone, who was supposed to act with Prabhas in the action movie.
Reports say Padukone asked for ₹20 crore and wanted to work only six hours a day, which caused problems with the team. This led to her leaving the film. Vanga then announced Triptii Dimri as the new lead on May 24, 2025.
Fans are split—some support Vanga and think Padukone was wrong, while others say she’s right to balance work and life as a new mom. This fight has people talking about trust and teamwork in Bollywood.
Triptii Dimri’s big chance and social media buzz
Triptii Dimri, who became popular in Animal, is now the lead actress in Spirit. This is her second project with Vanga, and she’s excited to work with Prabhas. She shared her happiness on Instagram, saying it’s a dream come true.
But the drama grew when reports claimed Padukone’s team leaked bold scenes from Spirit, upsetting Vanga. Social media, especially X, is full of debates, with hashtags like #DeepikaPadukone and #SandeepReddyVanga trending. Some fans are angry at Padukone for supposedly harming Dimri’s image, while others defend her for setting work limits.
Spirit Release Date
Padukone hasn’t spoken about the issue yet, which keeps the buzz going. Spirit, made by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, will start filming in 2025 and release in 2027. This fight has made the movie one of Bollywood’s hottest topics. It shows how hard it is to balance creativity, work demands, and public opinions in the film world.
