Deepika Padukone’s Exit Sparks Industry-Wide Debate
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Moneycontrol07-01-2026, 16:14

Deepika Padukone Exits 'Spirit' Over Rs 25 Cr Demand, Vanga Accuses Plot Leak

  • Deepika Padukone reportedly exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film 'Spirit' due to alleged demands of Rs 25 crore and a 10% profit share.
  • Tripti Dimri has replaced Padukone in the Prabhas-starrer, reportedly for a significantly lower fee of Rs 4 crore.
  • Padukone's demands also included expensive entourage costs, refusal to speak Telugu dialogue, and limited shooting hours post-motherhood.
  • Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga publicly accused Deepika Padukone on X of leaking the film's plot and questioned her "feminism."
  • Vanga expressed his disappointment, stating he places 100% faith in actors during narration and views such actions as a breach of trust.

Why It Matters: Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit' sparks controversy over alleged high demands and director's plot leak accusation.

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