Deepika Padukone Exits Prabhas' Spirit Over Creative Differences and Demands

Last Updated May - 22 - 2025, 05:13 PM | Source : Fela News

Deepika Padukone is no longer part of Spirit alongside Prabhas. Sources cite creative disagreements, work-hour limitations, and profit share demands as reasons

In an unexpected development, Deepika Padukone is no longer part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s highly anticipated action thriller *Spirit*, where she was initially cast opposite Prabhas.

According to insiders, the director was reportedly unhappy with what he viewed as unprofessional behavior from the actress. Her conditions allegedly included restricting her workdays to just 8 hours—effectively reducing shooting time to about 6 hours—refusing to speak her lines in Telugu, and demanding a hefty pay package with a significant share in profits.

These demands reportedly left both the filmmaker and the production team stunned. As a result, sources confirm that Sandeep Reddy Vanga has opted to move forward without Deepika. The search for a new female lead is now underway, and fans are eager to see who will be cast opposite Prabhas in this major project.