Deepika Padukone’s Exit Sparks Drama in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’

Deepika Padukone has exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s much-hyped film Spirit.

The buzz in Bollywood right now, and it doesn’t involve a movie release, is the shocking news that Deepika Padukone has exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next film, Spirit! Yes, the queen of Bollywood, the diva, lifted the lid on the film, and many thought it was “the next big thing” in Indian cinema.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for his films like Kabir Singh and Animal, had signed Prabhas for the lead role in Spirit. Speculation that Deepika would join the project:

Prabhas with his action, paired with Deepika’s grace, is a sure blockbuster! Just as everyone was imagining over their fiery pairing, Deepika decided to say tata bye-bye to the film.

Sources say that Deepika was not too excited about the script. It is said that the role had the female character as “just standing and looking pretty” – which Deepika is over. Don’t blame her! After all, she has played everything from a warrior queen to a mentally challenged lover.

Deepika and Sandeep were not getting along. Their creative “discussions” had become so intense, some would say Deepika had bigger things to worry about than Sandeep, being a mother, owning a skin care brand, and possibly signing on an international project.

So, who will be her replacement?

There is also talk about the fact that Deepika quoted a fee of Rs 20 crore with a profit-sharing scheme, which the producers apparently didn’t like. Deepika’s remuneration for the film has gone from Rs 20 crore to Rs 30 crore to even Rs 40 crore.

After Deepika departed, several names came up in discussions as to who could be stepping into her shoes. Sandeep Reddy Vanga came out and said he would be working with Animal actress Triptii Dimri on this one. Reports indicated she would be taking a fee of Rs 4 crore for the film.

Even though Spirit is now forging ahead with Triptii Dimri attached, what remains is the cautionary tale of a star collaboration gone wrong. For Deepika Padukone, it is another example of taking a stand in an industry where, many times, it costs you money.

She went on and signed Atlee. Allu Arjun comes next untitled movie while returning to the silver screen with Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand’s King.

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