Just days after chatter exploded around
Deepika Padukone allegedly walking out of
Spirit
over a set of non-negotiables,
Sandeep Reddy Vanga announced his pick for the leading lady on Saturday by sharing a poster with Triptii Dimri’s name in nine Indian languages. It’s the way he announced it that has everyone talking. No tagging. No teaser. No context. Sandeep just signed off with a smiley.
Whether it was calculated shade or just Vanga’s signature mic drop, one thing’s certain:
Spirit
is back on track — and the director is firmly in control. Even
Ram Gopal Varma seems to agree. Meanwhile, fans aren’t just cheering on social media — they’re bowing down and crowning him #Vangod.
No dialogue, all dramaReportedly, the deal fell apart amid several sticking points — including Deepika’s alleged steep fee, a request for restricted working hours, and a no-Telugu-dialogue clause, among others. While neither Sandeep Reddy Vanga nor Deepika Padukone have addressed the matter, their silence has fuelled its own narrative.
Time
From cheeky memes casting Vanga as the unbothered “alpha director” to fiery comment threads dissecting creative egos, the online drama has taken on a life of its own — part gossip, part spectacle, and all the ingredients of a classic industry potboiler.
Rgv tweet: Hey @imvangasandeep Going by both her tremendous screen presence and performance which you showcased in ANIMAL , I think your decision will make her the NEXT BIG THING IN BOLLWOOD far beyond the current BIGGIES …CONGRAAATS @tripti_dimri23 High Time for your SPIRIT to FLY into the SKY
- TNN