The Controversy That’s Shaking Bollywood
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next film Spirit featuring pan-India sensation Prabhas has been at the eye of a blazing storm ever since actress Deepika Padukone was replaced by new kid Triptii Dimri. What started as a casting switch soon escalated into a war of words, social media digs, and burning arguments regarding professionalism, feminism, and respect in Bollywood.
what happened between sandeep reddy vanga and deepika padukone
Originally signed to act as the female protagonist in Spirit, Deepika Padukone was to be reunited with Prabhas after their highly publicized pairing in Kalki 2898 AD. However, according to sources from the industry, things began to fall apart when Deepika reportedly imposed strict working hour restrictions and demanded amendments in her contract.
A source at Bollywood Hungama stated, “Sandeep Reddy Vanga was taken aback when Deepika refused to work for more than 6 hours a day. She even insisted on having an additional clause added that if the shoot went over 100 days, she would be paid extra.”
It got out of hand when Sandeep Reddy Vanga went on X (formerly Twitter) and indirectly criticized Deepika Padukone for violating what he termed an “unsaid NDA.” Though he did not mention her name directly, the message was clear enough.
“When I tell a story to an actor, I put 100% trust. But by doing so, you’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the individual you are… Is this what your feminism is about?”
He proceeded to accuse her of attempting to bring down a junior actress (Triptii Dimri) and spilling sensitive script details about daring scenes in the film.
Did Deepika Leak the Script Details?
There was a Pinkvilla report soon after her departure, where intimate and daring sequences between the lead pair in Spirit were outed. This only added fuel to rumors that Deepika felt uneasy with the material—or perhaps the culprit behind the leak.Vanga’s enigmatic but incendiary tweet appeared to be suggesting the following:
“Aisa karo… Agli baar poori kahani bolna… kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha.”(Next time, tell the entire story… I don’t care.)
Triptii Dimri Takes Over As the New Lead
On May 24, Vanga made it official that Triptii Dimri, who had played Animal earlier, took the place of Deepika in Spirit. With her newfound popularity and fresh face, the decision was viewed as a daring changeover—especially following the public feud.
Deepika Remains Silent As Her Team Reacts
Although Deepika herself hasn’t made any official comments, a source close to her informed Hindustan Times that her demands were “in line with her stardom and new responsibilities as a mother.” The source added that her behavior was misreported and dramatized, implying the truth to be somewhere in between the hyperbolic headlines.
Feminism, PR Games, and Bollywood Power Dynamics
What started as a disagreement on creativity has now escalated into a bigger debate regarding gender, power, and professionalism within the industry. Vanga’s invocation of words such as “dirty PR games” and “feminism” has caught fire online, with fans and industry members torn between who to rally behind.
Final Thoughts: The Show Must Go On
With Triptii Dimri officially signed up and Spirit poised to be a high-octane A-rated thriller, everyone will be watching the film’s production—and whether off-screen theatrics will translate into box office hits.One thing is certain: this on-screen showdown between two Bollywood behemoths has got everyone in the industry talking and fans wanting more.
