Overview

• Deepika Padukone exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Telugu action-drama Spirit after negotiations over an eight-hour workday reportedly broke down and she sought higher compensation.
• Sandeep Reddy Vanga posted on X accusing an unnamed actor of leaking the film’s storyline, questioning the performer’s commitment to feminism and trust under an implied breach of an unsaid NDA.
• In a Vogue Arabia interview, Padukone spoke about listening to her inner voice and making decisions that bring her peace when faced with complicated professional situations.
• Actress Tamannaah Bhatia denied showing support for Padukone via social media, attributing her ‘like’ on a viral reel to an Instagram algorithm glitch.
• Spirit, starring Prabhas and produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, moves forward in pre-production with Dimri as the female lead while filming plans remain under wraps.