Offbeat News : The controversy surrounding the film Spirit shows no signs of settling down. After actress Deepika Padukone exited director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s project, several claims and speculations emerged, and her recent social media activity has now added a fresh dimension to the debate.
Deepika Padukone liked an Instagram post that questioned the stand taken by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and his brother, Pranay Reddy. Her action has triggered a new discussion on social media.
Controversy intensified after Deepika’s exit
Several discussions followed Deepika’s exit from Spirit. Initially, there were reports and speculation surrounding working hours. Later, allegations related to a share in the film’s profits and the leaking of information connected to the story further fuelled the controversy.
Recently, discussions emerged after allegations were reportedly made by Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother, Pranay Reddy, that Deepika had sought a 10 percent share in the film’s profits and that some information related to the project had been leaked.
Which post did Deepika like?
The post liked by Deepika supported her decision and argued that the professional conditions she had reportedly sought were not unusual for male actors in the film industry.
The post also suggested that viewing a woman actor differently for setting professional conditions or rejecting an offer could indicate gender inequality.
According to the discussion, a journalist had shared a detailed social media comment in response to Pranay Reddy’s alleged remarks regarding Deepika’s reported demand for a 10 percent share in the film’s profits.
Social media activity sparks fresh debate
Deepika’s decision to like the post is being seen by some as an indirect response to the allegations against her. However, Deepika Padukone has not issued any detailed public statement on the matter.
As a result, her social media activity has itself become a topic of discussion, giving the ongoing Spirit controversy a fresh twist.
Triptii Dimri joins Spirit
After Deepika’s exit from the film, actress Triptii Dimri was brought on board as the leading actress opposite Prabhas in Spirit. Actor Vivek Oberoi is also expected to play an important role in the film.
The film is reportedly planned for release on March 5, 2027. Deepika’s upcoming projects are said to include King with Shah Rukh Khan and director Atlee’s Raka, in which she may reportedly appear alongside Allu Arjun.
