It has been a long time since the much-anticipated project Spirit, starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, was announced. Following the massive success of Animal, which grossed nearly ₹1,000 crore at the box office, expectations around Spirit have skyrocketed. Staying true to the hype, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga reportedly spent close to a year fine-tuning the script.
According to inside sources, Spirit is being crafted on an even larger scale than Animal, with Prabhas set to appear in two contrasting roles. Initially, Deepika Padukone was chosen to play the female lead, but she was later dropped due to various undisclosed reasons.
Interestingly, just hours after reports emerged that Deepika was no longer part of the film, the makers officially announced that Tripti Dimri would be replacing her. Industry buzz suggests that Deepika was dropped mainly due to her hefty remuneration demands. Reportedly, she asked for a fee of ₹20 crore along with additional allowances amounting to nearly ₹2.5 crore. The team felt this would significantly inflate the film’s budget, and hence decided to move forward with a different actress.
Sources from Bollywood indicate that Tripti Dimri is being paid approximately ₹5 crore for her role in Spirit—a substantial hike compared to her previous films, which speaks to the importance of her role in this project. Had Deepika remained onboard, the overall budget could have increased by ₹15 to ₹17 crore, a figure the makers preferred to invest either into production quality or save for future use.
This development also highlights a shifting trend in Bollywood, where female actors are now commanding fees comparable to their male counterparts. Deepika reportedly demanded a similar fee for her role in Kalki, and the producers agreed due to the importance of her character in that film. However, in the case of Spirit, the team felt that Deepika’s presence wasn’t essential, and hence opted for Tripti Dimri, ultimately saving a considerable amount.
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