Deepika Padukone Exits Spirit; Sandeep Reddy Vanga Responds with Cryptic Message

Deepika Padukone Walks Out of Spirit; Sandeep Reddy Vanga Breaks Silence with Cryptic Note

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: May 27, 2025

Summary: Deepika Padukone turns down 'Spirit', prompting director Sandeep Reddy Vanga to post a cryptic message and replace her with Triptii Dimri.

Deepika Padukone has reportedly left the upcoming action drama Spirit, which is directed by Animal's Sandeep Reddy Vanga and stars Prabhas. While the formal reason for her leaving is unknown, sources say artistic differences or schedule difficulties could have played a factor.

Adding fuel to the speculation, fans noticed that Sandeep Reddy Vanga unfollowed Padukone on Instagram soon after the news broke. He also posted a cryptic message on social media, accusing someone of breaching the actor-director bond and playing "dirty PR games." Though he didn’t name names, many believe the message was directed at Deepika.

Following her exit, actress Triptii Dimri, who received critical acclaim for her role in Animal, has been brought on board as the new female lead. Her addition has been widely discussed, with some noting that her reported fee is considerably lower than what Padukone was offered, sparking debates on pay disparity in the film industry.

Neither Deepika nor the producing company has issued an official comment. The film is still in pre-production, but the casting change has already caused a lot of buzz in Bollywood.

As the production progresses, fans are excited to see how the storyline and cast interactions develop. Meanwhile, speculation swirls over what caused Padukone's abrupt exit from one of the year's most anticipated projects.