In major casting news that has left people buzzing on social media, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has confirmed Triptii Dimri as the lead heroine of his next film, Spirit, with Prabhas. The news comes after Deepika Padukone departed from the film, allegedly over an argument on her working hours.
Vanga Confirms the Lead of Triptii Dimri on Social Media
On May 24, Sandeep Reddy Vanga announced on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, writing, “The female lead for my film is now official :-).” Triptii Dimri too was excited to share on Instagram, posting, “Still sinking in…. ???? So grateful to be trusted with this journey ???????? Thank you, @sandeepreddy.vanga. Honored to be a part of your vision.”
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Fans quickly flooded the comments section with enthusiasm. One user wrote, “Welcome to RebelWood,” while another exclaimed, “This is huge.” A third fan highlighted the casting shift, saying, “Deepika out, Triptii in!!! Vanga trusts her too much.” Another simply shouted, “I’m screaming.”
A Pan-India Vision and Fresh Pairing
The post by Triptii Dimri included her name in several languages, such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Chinese, and Japanese, suggesting that Spirit has planned for a huge pan-Indian and global release.
Deepika Padukone was initially approached to play the female lead opposite Prabhas. However, reports from Bollywood Hungama indicate that she dropped out of the project after refusing to work more than six hours a day. This led to a fallout with the producers.
This will mark Triptii Dimri’s first time sharing the screen with Prabhas and her second collaboration with Sandeep Reddy Vanga after Animal. The production of Spirit is expected to begin in 2025, setting the stage for another ambitious cinematic venture.
