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Not Just 8-Hour Shift! Deepika Padukone Demanded 10% Of Spirit's Profits, Claims Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Brother Pranay
24htopnews | August 21, 2026 3:07 PM CST

The Spirit controversy has intensified after Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother Pranay claimed Deepika Padukone demanded 10 per cent of the film's profits during negotiations. He also alleged that confidential story details were leaked by her

The controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit has taken another turn. Pranay Reddy Vanga, brother of filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has claimed that the actresses' negotiations for the Prabhas-led film involved not only her remuneration and working hours but also a demand for a share of the movie's profits.

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Spirit now stars Prabhas and Triptii Dimri and is scheduled to release in March 2027. Deepika was initially reported to be part of the project but was later replaced by Triptii.

Pranay Reddy Vanga On Deepika Padukone's Exit

In a podcast with NTV Telugu, Pranay addressed the reasons behind Deepika's exit from Spirit. He said several issues were discussed during the negotiations, including the actor's fee and the number of hours she would work each day.


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