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Sandeep Reddy Vanga goes bolder than ever With Prabhas in Spirit

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga is currently occupied with his upcoming film Spirit, which features Prabhas in the lead role. The actor was reportedly completely convinced after hearing the story and has fully committed to the project. Staying true to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s filmmaking style, Spirit is expected to explore darker themes and deliver intense drama, a trademark of the director’s previous films.

January 29, 2026 / 13:05 IST
Sandeep Reddy Vanga is busy directing Spirit, which stars Prabhas in the lead.
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  • Sandeep Reddy Vanga directs Spirit starring Prabhas, set for March 2027 release
  • Spirit expected to be bolder than Vanga's previous films, with intense drama
  • Triptii Dimri stars as lead actress, music by Harshavardan Rameshwar

With only three movies, Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh, and Animal to his credit, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has quickly made a name for himself in Indian cinema. The filmmaker is known for his raw storytelling, strong emotions, and unapologetically bold narratives. He has always pushed the envelope without losing sight of his vision. One of his best skills is getting his lead actors to give free performances.

Right now, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is busy directing Spirit, which stars Prabhas in the lead. After hearing the story, the actor was completely sold on the script and has fully committed to the project. Like Sandeep Reddy Vanga's earlier movies, Spirit is expected to deal with darker topics and have intense drama, which is what the director is known for. Expectations from the film have been rising higher with each passing day.

Spirit to be more daring that previous Vanga's movies

Many in the industry are saying that Spirit will be even more daring than Vanga's last movies, with intense scenes and bold moments being a big part of the story.

Prabhas is said to be stepping into new territory as an actor, and his character arc is said to be strong and complex. This has made many wonder how the Central Board of Film Certification will react to the movie's content when it's ready for release.

Reports say that the director is currently filming some of the most important parts of the movie without any changes. Spirit is set to come out in theaters worldwide in March 2027. Triptii Dimri is the main female character, and Harshavardan Rameshwar is writing the music.

Also read: Sandeep Reddy Vanga to wrap the shoot of Prabhas starrer Spirit in 95 days: Report

T-Series and Bhadrakali Productions are working together to make the movie, which raises expectations even more for what is said to be one of the most talked-about projects of Prabhas' career.

Currently, Prabhas is busy with Hanu Raghavapudi’s Fauzi and also has Salaar 2 with Prashanth Neel in the pipeline.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Jan 29, 2026 01:04 pm

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