Deepika Padukone opts out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prabhas' Spirit due to 'unprofessional' demands: Reports

The Gulte report further mentioned that Deepika allegedly asked for an 8-hour workday, with around 6 hours for actual shooting. However, things between the actress and the filmmaker got worse after Deepika demanded a hefty pay cheque along with a percentage of the film’s profits.

Additionally, the sources further claimed to the outlet that Deepika also refused to deliver her dialogues in Telugu. Deepika’s demands left Sandeep Reddy even more frustrated, leading to the removal of the actress from the project. The filmmaker has already started looking for her replacement.

According to reports, Deepika was allegedly set to earn her highest fee ever for Spirit, with a reported payment of Rs 20 crore.

Deepika Padukone and filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga are yet to confirm the reports of her removal from the project.

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Meanwhile, the shooting of Spirit was already allegedly delayed because of Deepika’s pregnancy. The filming was scheduled to start in late 2024, and Deepika reportedly had rejected the offer due to the scheduling conflicts.

However, the filmmaker offered revised shooting schedules, which led her to agree to the project.

Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone was last seen blockbuster hit, Kalki 2898 AD. She took a hiatus from acting for a while to focus on her daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, whom she welcomed with her husband, Ranveer Singh, in September 2024.