Overview

• Deepika Padukone is set to star alongside Prabhas in the highly anticipated action drama 'Spirit', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
• The actress is reportedly earning Rs 20 crore for the role, marking the highest pay cheque of her career and surpassing fees of many leading actors.
• Padukone initially declined the role due to scheduling conflicts during her pregnancy but agreed after the production timeline was revised.
• The film, positioned as a grand-scale action drama, is slated to begin shooting later in 2025 with plans for a global release in 2026.
• 'Spirit' marks Padukone's return to major films following the birth of her daughter in September 2024, highlighting her continued prominence in Indian cinema.