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Rana Daggubati Reacts To Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Vanga Controversy: ‘Nobody Is Forcing Anybody’

June 8, 2025, 1:10 pm

The debate around fixed working hours in the Indian film industry has taken centre stage following Deepika Padukone’s reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit. It was widely reported that Deepika, now a new mother, had requested an 8-hour workday, a demand that was allegedly turned down, sparking a larger industry-wide discussion.
Actor Rana Daggubati, in a recent interview, weighed in with a nuanced take. He acknowledged the importance of work-life balance, especially in evolving creative industries, but also pointed out that India’s developing economy often demands longer work hours.

“India is a developing country”: Rana

“We should understand that India is a developing country. We are not a developed nation. Our economy is probably 186th in the world if you look at the per capita income,” Rana explained.
Sharing his personal experiences from the Telugu film industry, Rana highlighted the hard work and dedication of those who built the industry from scratch after moving from Madras. “So to me, it is not work, it is a lifestyle,” he added.

He further clarified that working hours vary between industries. “Like in Maharashtra, it is a 12-hour shift, in Telugu it is an 8-hour shift. But in Maharashtra, you start at 9 am, but in Telugu, we start at 7 am. The location and city, whether it is shot on a set or in a studio, all this also adds to that factor,” he said.

“Nobody is forcing anybody”

Rana also addressed whether actors are forced to work longer hours. “Nobody is forcing anybody. It is a job. Like nobody can force you, ‘You have to do this show.’ It’s a choice. Everyone has an opinion on what is important in their life,” he said. “There are actors who shoot for only 4 hours, but that is their system of working.”

Meanwhile, Vanga’s cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter) hinted at the controversy. Without naming Deepika, he accused the actor of playing a “dirty PR game” and said, “There is an unsaid NDA between us… Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for?”
The statement added, “You didn’t get it. You won’t get it. You will never get it.”

Deepika Padukone Dropped From Kalki 2 After Exiting From Spirit ?

June 6, 2025, 3:11 pm

Deepika Padukone, who recently embraced motherhood, is reportedly facing some major setbacks in her career. Report claims that producers dropped actress Deepika Padukone from two major projects, Spirit and Kalki 2, after she demanded reduced working hours and extra pay for extended shoot days.

The conflict reportedly began on the sets of Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, due to these creative and contractual disagreements. Later on, Vanga made a vague but direct social media post in which she seemed to criticize the actress for acting impolitely and questioned her views on feminism.

The makers formally have signed the rising star Triptii Dimri to replace Deepika Padukone in Spirit, and she expressed her excitement about joining the project online.

Why Did Deepika Exit Spirit?

Earlier, Deepika Padukone was said to have exited director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit. A source close to the production shared, “Sandeep Reddy Vanga got the shock of his life when Deepika Padukone refused to shoot for more than 6 hours a day for Spirit.

That’s not all, the actress, via her agency, also started to demand an amendment to the contract. Their point of contention was simple: if the shoot extends beyond 100 days, Deepika will have to be paid extra for every single day of shoot beyond the commitment on paper.”

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Response To Deepika’s Exit

The situation became more public when Sandeep Reddy Vanga posted a cryptic message on X, appearing to address the controversy without directly naming her. He wrote,
“When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA 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.”

He added,
“Aisa karo…. Agli baar poori kahani bolna… kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha. #dirtyPRgames. I like this kahawath very much!”

Following her exit, actress Triptii Dimri has officially joined Spirit. She confirmed her casting by sharing the title poster in multiple languages on social media, writing,
“Still sinking in… So grateful to be trusted with this journey. Thank you @sandeepreddy.vanga… Honoured to be a part of your vision.”

Triptii Dimri Replaces Deepika Padukone as Female Lead in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’

May 24, 2025, 9:59 pm

In major casting news that has left people buzzing on social media, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has confirmed Triptii Dimri as the lead heroine of his next film, Spirit, with Prabhas. The news comes after Deepika Padukone departed from the film, allegedly over an argument on her working hours.

Vanga Confirms the Lead of Triptii Dimri on Social Media

On May 24, Sandeep Reddy Vanga announced on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, writing, “The female lead for my film is now official :-).” Triptii Dimri too was excited to share on Instagram, posting, “Still sinking in…. ???? So grateful to be trusted with this journey ???????? Thank you, @sandeepreddy.vanga. Honored to be a part of your vision.”

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Fans quickly flooded the comments section with enthusiasm. One user wrote, “Welcome to RebelWood,” while another exclaimed, “This is huge.” A third fan highlighted the casting shift, saying, “Deepika out, Triptii in!!! Vanga trusts her too much.” Another simply shouted, “I’m screaming.”

A Pan-India Vision and Fresh Pairing

The post by Triptii Dimri included her name in several languages, such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Chinese, and Japanese, suggesting that Spirit has planned for a huge pan-Indian and global release.

Deepika Padukone was initially approached to play the female lead opposite Prabhas. However, reports from Bollywood Hungama indicate that she dropped out of the project after refusing to work more than six hours a day. This led to a fallout with the producers.

This will mark Triptii Dimri’s first time sharing the screen with Prabhas and her second collaboration with Sandeep Reddy Vanga after Animal. The production of Spirit is expected to begin in 2025, setting the stage for another ambitious cinematic venture.

Nag Ashwin Sparks Debate Over Possible Dig at Sandeep Reddy Vanga

July 14, 2024, 5:38 pm

While Nag Ashwin and Sandeep Reddy Vanga seem to get along well, the internet is divided over whether Nag’s recent post was a dig at Sandeep’s hit film. Nag Ashwin celebrated the success of his film, “Kalki 2898 AD,” which crossed the ₹1000 crore mark, in an Instagram story. In his post, he highlighted that the film achieved this milestone without featuring ‘gore’ or ‘obscenity’. He later deleted the post after realizing some people saw it as a criticism of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Animal.”

Nag shared a new poster of Prabhas as Karna in “Kalki 2898 AD” and wrote, “This milestone…this number…is obviously massive for a young team like ours…but the fact that we achieved it without blood, gore, obscenity, provocative or exploitative content, means so much…a big thank you to the audience and the actors who stood behind us. Indian Cinema #repatikosam (for tomorrow).”

People Split on Post

While Nag might have simply meant that “Kalki 2898 AD” succeeded without typical commercial elements, many believed he was taking a jab at Sandeep’s “Animal.” One user on X (formerly Twitter) shared a screenshot of Nag’s Instagram story, saying, “The budget of Kalki is 4 times that of Animal and has a big cast like Amitabh, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Dulquer Salman, etc., and you’re comparing it to Vanga’s film, which was a blockbuster with just music, screenplay, and Ranbir Kapoor.”

Another user wrote, “Vanga made Animal with a third of Kalki’s budget and didn’t misrepresent mythological characters or have a huge star cast. Despite earning over ₹930 crore, he didn’t boast about it. Soon, he will outshine Nag Ashwin.”

However, some defended Nag, saying Sandeep’s fans were misrepresenting “Animal.” One user stated, “If you think Nag Ashwin is taking a dig at Sandeep Reddy Vanga, then you’re admitting Animal relies on obscenity and provocative content.”

Some Prabhas fans seemed unconcerned, given that Prabhas has a good lineup of films. One shared a clip from the Malayalam film “Premalu,” showing the lead dancing, and wrote, “Now, Sandeep Vanga will make ‘Spirit’ with a vengeance to surpass ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ numbers. Nag Ashwin will make ‘Kalki 2’ to surpass ‘Spirit’s’ numbers. Meanwhile, Prashanth Neel will be preparing sets for ‘Salaar 2’ to surpass both. Prabhas Fans.”

Another fan wrote, “Nag Ashwin’s story was about how his movie reached ₹1000 crore without criticizing other films. People are provoking Vanga to focus on ‘Spirit’.”

Despite the online drama, Nag and Sandeep seem to have a friendly relationship. Before “Kalki 2898 AD” was released, Sandeep shared the film’s trailer on X, saying he ‘saw it three times’ and told Nag it was ‘time to party’.

Sharmila Tagore Gives Insights On ‘Animal’ And Bollywood Dynamics

June 26, 2024, 5:29 pm

Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore recently weighed on the controversial success of Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

In a candid discussion with Kapil Sibal on his YouTube channel Dil Se Kapil Sibal, Tagore acknowledged the film’s divisive nature, acknowledging its portrayal of violence and misogyny. “There was a film called Animal,” she began, prompting Sibal to interject with criticism, calling it “terrible” due to its intense themes.

However, Tagore urged a deeper reflection on its popularity, noting, “Beyond violence, there was misogyny. But there were a lot of women in the audience who said I want somebody to love me like that. Any film that runs a lot, you cannot rubbish it. You have to engage with it, try and understand it that what exactly is happening here.”

Despite facing critique from figures like Javed Akhtar and others, Animal earned a staggering Rs 900 crore globally, underlining its undeniable commercial success. Tagore contrasted this with smaller budget successes like Laapataa Ladies, emphasizing the financial dynamics of Bollywood. “A film with the right budget can succeed,” she pointed out, “like Laapataa Ladies. It did well even theatrically as it was within the budget.”

Ranbir Kapoor himself acknowledged the film’s controversial elements amidst its acclaim, stating, “I want to thank all of you for being here today to celebrate Animal. It is a film that a section of people had an issue with but I feel the kind of love, success and the numbers (it has received) proves that nothing goes beyond the love for a movie. Nothing goes beyond movies,” as reported by PTI.

In essence, Tagore’s perspective highlights the complex interplay between artistic portrayal, audience reception, and commercial viability in contemporary cinema, urging a nuanced approach to understanding cultural phenomena like Animal.

Bobby Deol expresses gratitude to “everyone for showering love to Abrar”

January 9, 2024, 5:37 pm

Actor Bobby Deol, who portrayed antagonist Abrar Haque in the recently released film “Animal,” is currently basking in the success of his latest project. Bobby thanked everyone on Instagram on Tuesday for showing his character so much love. “I’m at a loss for words to express how I feel,” he wrote. I’m thankful to all of you for your unwavering love and support of #TeamAnimal and Abrar.” He released a BTS clip from the film. He added in the video that his favorite song from the film is “Jamal Kundu.” Additionally, he disclosed that the character’s superpower would be his desire to bring about world peace.

Finally, he said that if Abrar were to be given a single dialogue, it would be, “Tu aur tu, ishar aa.” Speaking of Bobby’s most recent release, “Animal,” which came out on December 1st, a post-credits scene hinting at a potential sequel called “Animal Park” starring Ranbir Kapoor left a lot of fans thrilled. And now, through an Instagram post on T-Series’ account, the film’s makers have formally confirmed the sequel. T-Series revealed that they will be working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga on three movies: “Animal Park,” “Spirit,” starring Prabhas, and another movie starring Allu Arjun.

Ranbir, Anil, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, others strike Bobby Deol’s pose at ‘Animal’ success party

January 7, 2024, 1:27 pm

Several B-town celebrities attended the lavish success bash that Team “Animal” threw in Mumbai on Saturday night. Ranbir Kapoor, who starred in the movie, showed up at the celebration with his wife Alia Bhatt, mother Neetu Kapoor, and father-in-law Mahesh Bhatt. Along with him, the stylish attendees at the success bash included actors Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and producer Bhushan Kumar. A number of the party’s photos and videos went viral on social media.

Rashmika Mandanna sends birthday greetings to Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director of ‘Animal’

December 25, 2023, 3:37 pm

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director of “Animal,” received birthday wishes from actor Rashmika Mandanna on Monday. Using Instagram stories, Rashmika posted a photo of Sandeep Reddy Vanga from the “Animal” sets. The image shows Sandeep grinning, and although Rashmika is not visible, she is seen using her fingers to form her trademark heart pose.

Sharing the photo, she wrote, “HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY VANGA SIRRRRRRR..@SANDEEPREDDY.VANGA.”
Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor and Tripti Dimri in the lead roles.
‘Animal’ is one of the most successful films of 2023. Released on December 1, the film raked in over Rs 500 crore at the domestic box office. The film left many fans excited as it had a post credits scene, teasing a sequel titled ‘Animal Park’, in which Ranbir would potentially have a double role.
And now makers have officially confirmed the film’s sequel with an Instagram post on T-Series’ handle.

Bobby Deol’s Power-packed Entry Song ‘Jamal Kudu’ from Animal Released!

December 6, 2023, 2:59 pm

The electrifying entry song ‘Jamal Kudu’ featuring Bollywood actor Bobby Deol from the recently premiered action thriller ‘Animal’ has set social media ablaze, capturing the hearts of fans with its viral charm.

On Wednesday, the production house T-Series unveiled the full track on Instagram, inviting fans to revel in the song’s splendor with a celebratory post that read, “Abrar’s Entry Jamal Kudu song out now. Dance away.”

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Believed to be a rendition of the Iranian hit ‘Jamaal Jamaaloo’, the song spotlights Bobby Deol in a scintillating performance, further fueling the frenzy surrounding the film.

‘Animal’ has surged into the illustrious Rs 250 crore club in India within a mere five days since its grand release. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared that the film amassed a staggering Rs 34.02 crore on Tuesday, catapulting its total collection to Rs 250.66 crore in the Hindi language version alone. Adarsh took to Instagram, lauding ‘Animal’ as an unstoppable force racing towards the Rs 300 crore milestone.

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the movie boasts a star-studded ensemble including

Tripti Dimri

Anil Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna, enthralling audiences with its narrative of a tumultuous father-son relationship set against a gritty backdrop of crime and the underworld.

Released on December 1 in theaters, ‘Animal’ faced off against Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Sam Bahadur’, enthralling audiences with its high-octane drama and compelling storyline.

The film’s phenomenal box office success solidifies its position as a cinematic sensation, captivating audiences and leaving an indelible mark with its intense storyline and stellar performances.

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Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Animal New Release Date Out

July 3, 2023, 12:47 pm

Makers of the upcoming action thriller film ‘Animal’ on Monday announced the film’s new official release date.

‘Animal’ will now release on December 1, 2023. Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared a post and captioned it, “RANBIR KAPOOR – SANDEEP REDDY VANGA: ‘ANIMAL’ TO ARRIVE ON 1 DEC… #Animal gets a new release date: 1 Dec 2023.#RanbirKapoor #SandeepReddyVanga #BhushanKumar #MuradKhetani”

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Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.

Talking about the film’s postponement, director Vanga said in a video, “The only reason why we are not releasing the film on August 11 is the quality. I am not going to explain to you how the post-production work of the film is being layered because it might bore you. For example, there are seven songs in the film and when the seven songs are multiplied by 5 languages it becomes 35 songs. 35 songs, different types of lyricists, different sets of singers, it’s going to take a little more time than what I have actually planned for. The kind of lyrical value that we have achieved in Hindi, I need to give the same kind of lyrical value in all different languages and for that, I really need to spend time to get into all different languages. When it gets released i don’t want to give the feeling that it is a Hindi-dubbed Tamil film or a Hindi-dubbed Telugu film. So for that, we are taking time and there’s no other reason. All I can promise you is that we will come with the best quality on December 1.”

He concluded the video while saying, “Aajaiye theatre mein December 1…Ranbir Kapoor ka vishwaroop dekhne.”

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Earlier the film was slated to hit the theatres on August 11 and was having a clash with Sunny Deol’s ‘Gadar 2’ and Akshay Kumar’s ‘OMG: 2’ but the makers have postponed the release date of the much-awaited action-thriller.

Recently the makers also unveiled the pre-teaser of the film.

The video begins with several people can be seen wearing skull masks, white shirts, black waistcoats, and ties. They wielded axes as well. Ranbir, the lead actor in the movie, walks in with an axe in his hand to fight with the group. Ranbir swung his axe as he slaughtered several people, many of whom managed to flee.

Ranbir can be seen wearing white dhota and kurta. He kept her beard and hair long. The teaser only showed a portion of the actor’s face but Some scars on his face were visible.