Sandeep Reddy Vanga blasts Deepika Padukone amid Spirit exit controversy and viral debate

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has publicly criticized Deepika Padukone following her controversial exit from his upcoming film Spirit, starring Prabhas. In a fiery social media post, Vanga accused Padukone of playing "dirty PR games" and undermining the film's narrative and the newly cast lead, Triptii Dimri.

Vanga expressed his disappointment over the broken trust, stating, "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA between us. But by doing this, you've ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are... Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for?"

Padukone's exit reportedly stemmed from discomfort with the film's bold, A-rated content and demanding shooting schedules. Industry sources also suggest that her high remuneration demands, including a salary of over 20 crore, an eight-hour workday, and a share in the film's profits, were factors that the director could not accommodate.

Following her departure, Triptii Dimri, who previously collaborated with Vanga on Animal, was announced as the new female lead, reportedly charging 4 crore for the role. Both Dimri and Vanga confirmed the casting change on social media, generating excitement among fans.

The controversy sparked intense online debate, with Vanga's post going viral. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone is reportedly in talks for other high-profile projects, including Allu Arjun's next film with director Atlee and potential roles in the sequels to Kalki 2898 AD and Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action film King.

Spirit is anticipated to be an intense, A-rated action drama, with high expectations due to its ambitious narrative and star cast.

Key quotes:
"When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA between us. But by doing this, you've ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are... Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for?"

Key stats:
- Deepika Padukone's reported salary demand: 20 crore
- Triptii Dimri's reported fee: 4 crore
- Film content rating: A-rated

This episode highlights tensions between creative vision, actor demands, and public relations in Bollywood's high-stakes film industry.

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga criticized Deepika Padukone for her exit from the film Spirit, accusing her of "dirty PR games" and undermining the project. Padukone reportedly left due to discomfort with the film's bold content and demanding schedule, with Triptii Dimri replacing her as lead actress.