'Animal' director Sandeep Reddy Vanga shares first poster of 'Spirit'; Prabhas holds an alcohol bottle, Triptii Dimri lights his cigarette

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has finally shared the first look of his new film Spirit starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri in lead roles. The film will be in the same vein as the director’s last two films- Unabashed with an A certificate.

In the poster, the bruised leading man is holding an alcohol bottle as his leading lady lights up his cigarette.

Why Deepika Padukone didn’t do Spirit

While the fiasco between  Deepika and Vanga has been garnering headlines for quite some time, a new report has emerged discussing the actress’s demands for Spirit.

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“The actor had reportedly demanded ₹25 crores for approximately 35 days of shoot, along with a 10% profit share, extensive entourage expenses, and even expressed unwillingness to deliver dialogues in Telugu—something the director felt strongly about. To top it off, confidential plot details from Spirit were allegedly leaked, which raised serious concerns among the producers," the source told News18.

According to the report, Sandeep “believes actors speaking their own lines”. “Contrary to speculation, her restricted filming schedule of under 8 hours a day was never the primary issue. In filmmaking, working hours are fluid and depend on location, lighting, and various technical factors. You could shoot for 2 hours or 8, depending on the scene. What truly matters is flexibility, collaboration, and respect for the craft. It’s about commitment. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga believes actors speaking their own lines builds authenticity and emotional connect with the audience," the source added.

Triptii Dimri officially replaced Deepika in Spirit as Vanga announced on social media. He also took a dig at the Chhapaak actress and slammed her for her ‘dirty PR games’ and for revealing some parts of her film’s story.