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**Triptii Dimri Replaces Deepika Padukone as Female Lead in Prabhas’ ‘Spirit’**
**Mumbai, India** – Following weeks of speculation, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has officially announced Triptii Dimri as the female lead in his upcoming film, ‘Spirit,’ starring Prabhas. Dimri replaces Deepika Padukone, who was previously rumored to be in the running for the role.
Vanga made the announcement via X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, sparking excitement among fans. Dimri echoed the sentiment on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity.
Sources say Padukone’s departure stemmed from disagreements over scheduling and contract terms. Reports indicate that Padukone’s agency proposed a six-hour work day limit and extra compensation for any shoot days exceeding the initial 100-day agreement.
‘Spirit’ will see Prabhas portraying a fierce police officer and marks his first on-screen pairing with Triptii Dimri. This also marks Dimri’s second collaboration with Vanga, as well as producers Bhushan Kumar and Pranay Reddy Vanga after the blockbuster hit ‘Animal’.
Produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, ‘Spirit’ is currently in pre-production and is slated to begin filming in 2025.
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