Fresh trouble seems to be brewing around Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit.
After reports of Deepika Padukone stepping away from the project earlier, new buzz from film circles suggests that Prakash Raj has also exited the film following creative differences.
Prakash Raj was said to be playing a key role in Spirit, and his voice in the film’s launch video had already generated strong buzz.
However, according to reports, the actor is no longer part of the project, which is currently being shot in Hyderabad.
Sources claim that Prakash Raj and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga had a heated argument on the sets over the script and a particular scene. The disagreement allegedly escalated, leading to the actor walking out of the film.
The report further states that Prakash Raj’s conduct during a few moments on set did not go down well with the makers, prompting them to take the drastic step of removing him from the project.
As of now, there is no official confirmation from either the actor or the film’s team, but the news is spreading fast within the industry.
It is also being said that some scenes already shot with Prakash Raj may have to be scrapped, which could potentially delay the shoot.
Earlier, reports had suggested that Deepika Padukone was initially considered for the female lead but opted out due to work-hour differences with the director. The role eventually went to Triptii Dimri.
Spirit stars Prabhas in the lead, reportedly as a police officer, with Triptii Dimri playing his love interest. The film is produced by T-Series and is slated for a theatrical release on March 5, 2027.