Prakash Raj Exits Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit After Reported Creative Differences? Details Inside

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit has been in the headlines for quite some time now. While earlier Deepika Padukone had stepped away from the Prabhas-starrer following disagreements, a recent buzz now hints at the exit of veteran actor Prakash Raj from the film. It has been rumoured that following a heated exchange with director Vanga and creative differences with other makers, Prakash has parted ways with the project.

As per OTTplay, National Award-winning actor Prakash Raj, who was initially announced as a key member of the cast, has been dropped from the film. While earlier it was hinted that his character was pivotal to the film’s plot, the chatter suggests that things took a bitter turn on set following a heated exchange between Sandeep Reddy

Vanga and Prakash Raj over the script and execution of a particular scene. The situation further worsened.

Adding to this, it has been said that the actor’s behaviour with the production team was becoming troublesome, which eventually led the team to part ways with the actor. Neither Prakash Raj nor the filmmakers have issued an official confirmation on the report as of now.

About Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit

Earlier in 2024, news ofDeepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit shocked fans. Several reports suggested that her demands, including eight-hour workdays, a high salary, and a share in the film’s profits, did not sit well with the director of Prabhas starrer.

Spirit First Look Poster Featuring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri

Fronted by India’s biggest superstar, Prabhas, the film hints at a commanding and deeply intense cinematic experience. On New Year’s Day 2026, Vanga unveiled the chilling first-look poster of Spirit, featuring Prabhas and Triptii in never-before-seen avatars. In the striking visual, Prabhas was seen flaunting his wounded back, stitched with multiple bandages, while Triptii Dimri calmly lit his cigarette, an image that sent social media into a frenzy.

Gulshan Kumar & T-Series present Spirit, a T-Series Films and Bhadrakali Pictures production. Written, edited, and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar, and Prabhakar Reddy Vanga. Crafted as a massive pan-world entertainer, the film promises big scale, raw emotion, and explosive storytelling.