The controversy around ‘Spirit’, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next film, continues to grow. Deepika Padukone was reportedly dropped due to “unprofessional” behaviour and payment issues. Days later, Vanga took to X with a cryptic post. He accused Deepika of breaking a “non-disclosure agreement” and playing “dirty PR games.” He also questioned her stance on feminism.
Vanga slams Padukone
Vanga wrote, “When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are…. Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for ? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. ”
When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are….
Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for ? As a…— Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) May 26, 2025
The filmmaker added the hashtag #dirtyPRgames. Sources said Deepika Padukone refused to work more than six hours a day and pushed for changes to the contract. Triptii Dimri has now been cast as the female lead opposite Prabhas. She earlier worked with Vanga in ‘Animal’. Production for Spirit hasn’t started yet. After it wraps, Vanga is expected to begin work on ‘Animal Park’.
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