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After Deepika Padukone’s Exit From Spirit, Rana Daggubati Weighs in on 8-Hour Work Schedule Existing in Telugu Cinema

  • Deepika Padukone exited the film Spirit after disagreements over her demands, including an 8-hour workday, higher pay, and avoiding Telugu dialogues.
  • The dispute arose from her unusual requests, though reports differ on whether work hours or language refusal caused her removal.
  • Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who called her demands a 'dirty PR game,' replaced her with Triptii Dimri, stirring debate on work culture in Indian cinema.
  • Rana Daggubati said work hours vary by project and region, noting Telugu cinema typically has 8-hour shifts starting at 7 am, while Maharashtra follows 12-hour shifts from 9 am.
  • The controversy highlights tensions in Indian film industry work norms and suggests no uniform policy fits all projects or personal circumstances.
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The controversy between Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga due to the film 'Spirit' has made a lot of headlines in the recent past. Many people have supported the actress' demand. Now South actor Rana Daggubati has also given his opinion on Deepika's demand.

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ODISHA BYTES broke the news in on Friday, June 6, 2025.
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