Written by Ridhima Shaw
The controversy around Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next directorial Spirit refuses to die down. Days after reports claimed Deepika Padukone was “dropped” from the film over remuneration issues and “unprofessional” behaviour, Sandeep Reddy Vanga shared a social media post, indirectly taking a jibe at the actress over her dirty “PR games”.
After Deepika Padukone’s exit, Tripti Dimri was roped in for the film.
In an X post, Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote Deepika Padukone had violated the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as a part of her “dirtyPRgames”. The Animal director also questioned Deepika’s idea of “feminism”. Vanga’s X post read, “When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are….Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for ? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn’t get it. You won’t get it. You will never get it.”
“Aisa karo…. Agli baar poori kahani bolna… kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha. #dirtyPRgames I like this kahawath very much :-) खुंदक में बिल्ली खंबा नोचे !”, Vanga added.
When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are….
Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for ? As a…— Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) May 26, 2025
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After Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit, media reports claimed director Sandeep Reddy Vanga was being inflexible, not accommodating her needs as a new mother. Meanwhile, insiders say Deepika demanded a massive paycheck, profit share, shorter 6-hour shoots, and full payment with added costs for her team—leading to her being dropped.
Following this, Deepika’s PR team allegedly began a smear campaign, leaking negative stories about the film and bold scenes in the script. Unfazed, Vanga posted a bold tweet hinting at betrayal, making it clear he won’t compromise his integrity—no matter the star. Whether Team Deepika responds remains to be seen.
