In a surprising twist, Deepika Padukone is no longer part of Spirit, the highly anticipated action film starring Prabhas and directed by Animal fame Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Reports suggest that Deepika was dropped from the film due to creative and scheduling differences. According to insiders, the actress had specific working conditions that didn’t align with the director’s vision.
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But Deepika isn’t slowing down. She has officially signed on as the female lead in director Atlee’s next big action drama opposite Allu Arjun.
Whether Deepika chose to walk away from Spirit or whether the filmmakers decided to move on due to her terms remains unclear. But one thing is certain—Allu Arjun’s team has scored big by locking her in.
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This marks Deepika’s first full-fledged romantic pairing with a South Indian superstar. While she did share screen space with Prabhas in Kalki 2898 AD, the two weren’t paired romantically. That makes Allu Arjun the first South superstar to romance Deepika on screen in a full-blown commercial entertainer.
Despite the controversy surrounding Spirit, Deepika’s star power remains unshaken. She continues to be the topmost premium heroine, headlining the biggest films across languages.
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Whether it’s Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, or Allu Arjun—sharing screen space with Deepika is still seen as a badge of pride and honor for any actor, however big he may be.
The controversies around Spirit may fade with time, but history will remember that Allu Arjun pulled off a casting coup by bringing the reigning queen of Indian cinema on board for his next.
