Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga Controversy Explained: Spirit Plot Leaked, PR Games, Triptii Dimri’s Entrance And More!
Triptii Dimri has officially taken Deepika Padukone's place in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit.
There was no official announcement, no public spat, but rather just accusations against a popular actress for allegedly ‘putting down’ a younger actress. The controversy between Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika Padukone has become intense. While the actress was supposed to join his upcoming Telugu film Spirit opposite Prabhas, Padukone has allegedly exited it. After reports suggested it was due to her ‘unprofessional’ demands, Triptii Dimri came on board. Here’s the full controversy that took place after this.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Deepika Padukone Controversy
After collaborating with Prabhas in Kalki 2898 AD, Deepika Padukone was all set to be a part of Spirit. But last week, reports of her exiting the film started flaring up. According to Bollywood Hungama, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga was shocked when the actress refused to shoot for more than 6 hours a day. She reportedly also asked to be paid extra for every single day if the shoot extended after 100 days. Some reports also claimed that she refused to dub the Telugu dialogues, which became the breaking point.
When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) 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 ? As a…— Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) May 26, 2025
After bearing a lot of silence on the matter, Hindustan Times reported that Padukone’s demands were in line with her stardom and the status of a new mother. She was reportedly trying to manage her time alongside being a mother to her daughter Dua. On Saturday, Vanga and T-Series announced that they had roped in Triptii Dimri for the role.
After this, a Pinkvilla report revealed the basic plot of Spirit, which would be an A-rated thriller where Prabhas would play a cop. The film also reportedly is set to include ‘bold scenes’ between the lead pair. The report also implied that the intimate scenes were pushed too far in the script. Later the same day, Vanga lashed out on X without taking any names.
He wrote, “When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non-Disclosure Agreement) 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?” He also went on to call this ‘dirty PR games.’ Many assumed that the putting down part was insinuating that Triptii Dimri was up for playing ‘too’ bold scenes in the film.
This controversy has left the audience divided, with many criticising Padukone for allegedly leaking the film’s script, and others blaming Vanga for defaming her.
Also Read: Triptii Dimri Replaces Deepika Padukone In Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, Fans Can’t Keep Calm!
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First Published: May 27, 2025 1:52 PM
