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Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga Row Explained: Mudslinging & Angry Tweets over Triptii Dimri Replacing DP in Spirit

  • On Saturday, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and producer T-Series announced Triptii Dimri as the new female lead of the film Spirit, replacing Deepika Padukone.
  • Deepika exited Spirit reportedly due to disagreements over work hours, remuneration, and profit sharing, though sources claim some reports exaggerate these claims.
  • Spirit is a high-budget cop thriller starring Prabhas, with Triptii making her first onscreen appearance opposite him, and filming set for 2025 after prior success with Vanga.
  • Vanga publicly accused an unnamed actor of leaking Spirit's story and engaging in 'dirty PR games', emphasizing trust and a non-disclosure agreement between filmmaker and actors.
  • Triptii’s casting resolves the female lead role controversy but highlights tensions over creative and professional differences in Spirit’s production.
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After replacing Deepika Padukone in 'Spirit', Tripti Dimri's fees are in the news. Let us tell you that Deepika Padukone was the first choice for the film, but Sandeep Reddy Wanga did not agree with Deepika's demand, after which the actress left the film. After Deepika's exit from the film, actress Tripti Dimri has been finalized.

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Mathrubhumi broke the news in Kerala, India on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
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