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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 spark debate after failed negotiations over remuneration and working conditions.
  • Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga claimed negotiations involved more than her Rs 20 crore fee, alleging Padukone sought a 10% profit share. "Deepika was asking for a 10% share of the film's profits," Pranay said.
  • Pranay claimed that after the team explored alternative casting, Padukone allegedly leaked confidential story and character details to the media, leaving the production team "upset."
  • Following the breakdown, the makers cast Triptii Dimri, actress, to replace Padukone. Pranay cited disagreements over her fee, working hours, and refusal to deliver dialogues in Telugu.
  • Discussions with Padukone spanned one-and-a-half years before the fallout. While earlier reports focused on an eight-hour working-shift condition, Pranay emphasized the film's budget and commercial viability remained central to the decision.
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m9.news broke the news in India on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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