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Deepika Padukone Dropped From Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit Over "Unprofessional" Behaviour: Report
- Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga removed Deepika Padukone from his 2024 film Spirit starring Prabhas after disputes over contract terms.
- The exit followed disagreements around Deepika's demands including a capped 8-hour workday and a high fee reportedly up to Rs 40 crore.
- Deepika also sought profit sharing and showed reluctance to speak Telugu, which frustrated Vanga and led him to seek a replacement actress.
- According to a source, Sandeep Reddy Vanga was taken aback when Deepika Padukone declined to film for more than six hours daily on the project Spirit.
- Consequently, production on Spirit has been postponed as the director searches for a replacement actress, with neither side having released an official comment thus far.
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What made Sandeep Reddy Vanga angry at Deepika Padukone?
Mumbai: Fans are left disappointed over the latest reports suggesting that Deepika Padukone is no longer part of director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s much-awaited film Spirit, which stars Prabhas in the lead. The news comes as a surprise, especially after the buzz surrounding the duo’s reunion post Kalki 2898 AD. According to multiple Telugu media reports, Deepika’s exit from the project stems from alleged disagreements with the director over contract…
Deepika Padukone Claims Female Characters Are Not Just For Sex Appeal, Fans Say ‘Practise What You Preach’
New Delhi: After making headlines for being ‘dropped’ from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ over unprofessional behaviour, Deepika Padukone has now become a target of trolls for her irrational statement during a recent interview. Earlier this month, in a candid chat with Marie Claire, Deepika shared that female characters in Bollywood films have evolved and are not just used for sex appeal anymore. “Female characters have evolved and in the way th…
Big Mess Building Around Sandeep Vanga!
The new age filmmakers are very hard to find success, but Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s route is completely different. Surprisingly, he came up with Arjun Reddy and remade it immediately in Hindi. And then with Animal, he displayed the potential of a proper commercial cinema, raising the standards of filmmaking in Bollywood. In the middle of everything, the bitter truth is that Bollywood hates Sandeep Vanga, which he also acknowledges to an extent. Now,…
When Deepika Padukone said 'ok then, tata goodbye' to director who refused to pay acting fees she asked for
When Deepika Padukone came on board for Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prabhas' Spirit, it was one of the biggest news for cinema lovers. However, social media has been abuzz recently with news of the actress leaving the upcoming biggie. One of the reasons being cited is that DP demanded Rs 40 crore to be a part of the film, which the producers couldn't afford. Amid all this, we recall when she candidly talked about saying "ok tata bye bye" to another …
Did Deepika Padukone leave Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 'Spirit' over profit share and filming hours disputes?
Deepika Padukone is no longer part of Spirit, the high-profile film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas. The news comes amid reports of rising tensions between the actress and the filmmaker over working terms that didn’t quite align.Initially, Deepika was expected to headline the film and take home a career-best paycheck of £1.9 million (₹20 crore). Her presence in the project had created early excitement among fans of both the …
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