‘Spirit’: Prakash Raj no longer part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga-Prabhas film after creative difference with the director - Report

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ starring Prabhas has kept fans up and buzzing. It has been a talking point since its announcement. However, it has also grabbed headlines due to casting conflicts after Bollywood’s Deepika Padukone left the project. Now, the latest reports suggest that Prakash Raj is no longer part of the upcoming cop action drama.According to OTTPlay, Prakash Raj, who was earlier announced as an important actor in the film, seems to no longer be associated with the project. If the reports are to be believed, rumour has it that the director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and the ‘Singham’ actor had a heated exchange, which later turned bitter on the sets. The issue is said to be about the script and how a scene was being shot. It is also said that the actor’s behaviour with the team became difficult. Because of this, the makers are believed to have parted ways with him. So far, there is no official word yet from Prakash Raj or the film team. It is imperative to mention that this won’t be the first big change in the cast of the film. Before this, ‘Spirit’ was said to feature Deepika Padukone as the female lead. In early 2024, reports said that Deepika Padukone stepped away from the film. This news surprised many fans. It was said that there were disagreements with the director. Reports mentioned her demands about work hours, salary, and profit sharing. These demands were said not to match the director’s plans. After this, she exited the project. This news added more drama and discussion around the film. Later, Tripti Dimri, who rose to fame with ‘Animal’ and has worked with Sandeep Reddy Vanga on the same film, was announced to be playing the female lead.On New Year’s Day 2026, the first-look poster was released. It showed Prabhas with a wounded back covered in stitches. Triptii Dimri was seen lighting his cigarette calmly.