Deepika Padukone Exits Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ Amid Salary Disputes
In a surprising turn of events, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has reportedly exited the highly anticipated film ‘Spirit,’ directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Following their collaboration in the film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ last year, fans were eager to see the duo reunite. However, it seems that salary negotiations have derailed this promising partnership, with sources indicating that Deepika’s demands for a significant paycheck and limited working hours led to her removal from the project.
The situation escalated when Deepika allegedly requested a critically important share of the film’s profits, alongside her insistence on working only eight hours. This led to tensions between her and the director, who was reportedly frustrated by her demands. Furthermore, it has been claimed that Deepika refused to deliver dialogues in Telugu, which added to the complications. With a rumored salary of around ₹20 crores, she was set to be one of the highest-paid actresses for this role. Following these developments, Sandeep is now on the lookout for a new actress to fill the void left by Deepika.Interestingly, earlier reports suggested that delays in the film’s shooting schedule were attributed to Deepika’s pregnancy, raising questions about the film’s timeline.
The shooting for ‘Spirit’ was initially slated to commence towards the end of 2024. Despite the director’s attempts to adjust the schedule, Deepika reportedly hesitated to sign the contract. As the film gears up for production, fans are left wondering about the future of this project and who will step into the role once held by one of Bollywood’s leading ladies.