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Spirit: After Deepika Padukone, Prakash Raj walks out of the Prabhas starrer due to creative differences; Reports

Prakash Raj has reportedly exited the highly anticipated Prabhas starrer Spirit due to creative differences with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, adding to earlier casting upheavals including Deepika Padukone’s departure from the project.

February 09, 2026 / 10:10 IST
Prakash Raj walks out of the Prabhas starrer due to creative differences
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  • Prakash Raj rumored to have exited Prabhas' Spirit due to creative differences
  • Triptii Dimri replaced Deepika Padukone as lead due to creative differences.
  • No official confirmation yet on Prakash Raj's exit from the film

Prabhas’ Spirit is once again in the news and this time the reason is a fresh rumor from the film industry. The movie stars Prabhas in the lead role and is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. This project has been getting a lot of attention across India from the beginning.

As per the latest talk, actor Prakash Raj is said to have exited the movie due to creative differences with the director.

A Twitter pageΒ reported that Prakash Raj had already completed the voice over for the glimpse that was released earlier and now this news has surprised many fans because his role was expected to be very important in the film.

Earlier the movie faced another big change. Actress Deepika Padukone was first selected as the female lead. Later she stepped out of the project because of creative issues. After that Triptii Dimri was brought on board as her replacement and this change created mixed reactions but interest in the movie stayed strong.

Spirit is considered a very important film for Prabhas as many believe this movie will mark a strong comeback for him after disasters like The Raja Saab. Because of that every update related to the film becomes a hot topic on social media and in film circles.

Now the latest rumour about Prakash Raj has added more suspense. Reports say there were differences of opinion during discussions about certain scenes. Both the director and the actor are known for being very firm about their ideas and this may have led to disagreements during the creative process. However there is no official confirmation from the makers yet.

If Prakash Raj has truly exited then it could be another setback for the film. At the same time, fans are hopeful that the team will handle the situation carefully. For now everyone is waiting for clarity from the Spirit team.

Also read:Β Prabhas announces Spirit release date, sets March 2027 worldwide premiere

Until an official statement comes out discussions around Spirit are not going to stop anytime soon.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Feb 9, 2026 10:10 am

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