After Kalki 2898 AD, Deepika Padukone Joins Prabhas In Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit'

Deepika Padukone and Prabhas were paired opposite each other in the dystopian mythological epic Kalki 2898 AD, which turned out to be a pan-India success.

And now, the duo will be back in action with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit.

According to the latest reports, Deepika Padukone has been roped in opposite Prabhas in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit.

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A source close to the development told Pinkvilla, “Initially, Spirit was to begin by the end of 2024 and hence, Deepika had turned down the offer, as the timelines were not matching due to her pregnancy. However, with a delay in schedule, Vanga went back to Deepika with a revised shooting timeline, and the actress has now agreed to come on board Spirit.”

The source further added, “It’s the most well-written female part in the world of Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Deepika was surprised with the nuances in not just the script, but also her character. She has loved the part, and is excited to team up with Sandeep Reddy Vanga for the first time.”

“Deepika has packed her dates till the end of 2026. Apart from King and Spirit, she is in conversation for another mega-budget feature film, but is yet to sign the dotted lines. So far, the two leads of Spirit are locked – Prabhas and Deepika Padukone. There is a change in other cast members – ranging from the antagonist duo, to some other key members. More updates on the cast is awaited” concluded the source.

The reactions

While some users are excited to hear this development, a majority of them asked why a superstar like Deepika is not signing any solo movie?

One user commented, “Can she ever take risks with female oriented film? How can we consider her as superstar when she needs some big stardom stars to give a hit. That's the reason I rate ALIA and SHRADDHA more than her at least they take risks.”

Can she ever take risks with female oriented film?
How can we consider her as superstar when she needs some big stardom stars to give a hit.
That's the reason I rate ALIA and SHRADDHA more than her at least they take risks .

— VANSH MSDIAN (@Konhume387592) May 2, 2025

Another user commented, “Why isn’t she doing an urban type of comedy movie or like a rom-com?! Feel like she needs to be doing more movies like that now for a change.”

Why isn’t she doing an urban type of comedy movie or like a rom-com?! Feel like she needs to be doing more movies like that now for a change

— Raks (@Rslay01) May 2, 2025

One user reacted, “Big Films Need Big Female Actresses. No One Bigger Than Superstar Deepika Padukone In INDIA.”

Big Films Need Big Female Actresses. No One Bigger Than Superstar Deepika Padukone In INDIA. 🔥

— Deepu♡Sara Stan (@DeepuSaraStan) May 2, 2025

About Spirit

Spirit is an upcoming cop thriller written and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

It is one of the most-anticipated projects of Indian cinema, as fans were eagerly waiting for a Prabhas-Sandeep Reddy Vanga collaboration.