Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit, starring South superstar Prabhas, has been making headlines—not for its story or visuals, but due to a controversy involving Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and the director himself.
Deepika Steps Away from Spirit, Triptii Dimri Steps In
Initially, Deepika Padukone was expected to play the female lead in Spirit. However, she is no longer a part of the project. The new lead actress is Triptii Dimri, who recently gained attention for her role in Animal.
Director’s Angry Social Media Post Targets Deepika?
After Deepika’s exit, details about the film’s story were reportedly leaked online through a Pinkvilla article. Shortly after this, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga shared a strongly worded post on his social media, indirectly calling out someone for breaking trust. Although he didn’t mention any names, fans believe his comments were clearly aimed at Deepika.
“Is This What Your Feminism Stands For?” – Sandeep’s Sharp Words
In his post, Vanga expressed his disappointment, saying:
“When I narrate a story to an actor, I trust them 100%. There’s an unspoken NDA between us. But revealing the story shows what kind of person you really are.”
He went on to question the idea of feminism by writing:
“You try to put down younger actors and reveal my story to the media. Is this what feminism is about?”
“Khundak Mein Billi Khamba Noche” – Director Uses Hindi Proverb
Continuing his criticism, Vanga said filmmaking is everything to him, and such betrayals show a lack of understanding and respect for the art. He added:
“Go ahead, next time leak the full story, I honestly don’t care. I love the saying: Khundak mein billi khamba noche (A cat scratches the pole out of frustration).”
About Spirit
Spirit is expected to be a Telugu entertainer filled with heroic moments. The movie will also feature some bold, A-rated content, as revealed in early story discussions.
