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Spirit Controversy: Pranay Reddy Vanga Claims Deepika Padukone Made ‘Unreasonable’ Demands; Says, “She Demanded 10 Percent From the Film’s Profit”

Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga said Deepika Padukone asked for 10% of Spirit’s profits after a year-and-a-half of negotiations.

  • Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas, continues to fuel debate after failed negotiations over remuneration and working conditions.
  • Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga claimed negotiations involved more than just Padukone's Rs 20 crore fee, with the actress allegedly seeking 10% of Spirit's total profits in addition to her remuneration.
  • Allegations emerged that Padukone leaked confidential story and character details to the media after producers explored alternative casting options. Pranay claimed the shift toward other actors prompted these leaks, leaving the team "upset."
  • Following the breakdown, the makers cast actress Triptii Dimri to replace Padukone in the lead role. Pranay cited disagreements over her fee, working hours, and refusal to deliver dialogues in Telugu.
  • Discussions with Padukone had spanned one-and-a-half years before the fallout. While earlier reports focused on an eight-hour working-shift condition, Pranay emphasized that Spirit's budget and commercial viability remained central to the final decision.
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m9.news broke the news in India on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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