Director Vanga Dismisses Chiranjeevi Casting Rumors for Prabhas' 'Spirit'

As of November 12th, 2025, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has addressed the persistent rumors surrounding megastar Chiranjeevi's role in the much-anticipated film 'Spirit', starring Prabhas. Vanga has categorically dismissed the speculation, confirming that Chiranjeevi is not playing Prabhas' father or any other part in the movie.

The high-octane cop action drama 'Spirit' is shaping up to showcase Prabhas in a never-before-seen avatar as a fearless IPS officer who finds himself remanded in jail. The film also stars Triptii Dimri, Vivek Oberoi, and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles. To build anticipation, the makers recently released a unique "sound story" teaser on Prabhas's birthday, offering fans a gripping audio narrative glimpse without visuals.

Meanwhile, rumors have been circulating about the potential inclusion of South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, popularly known as Don Lee, as the antagonist in 'Spirit'. However, Vanga has chosen not to confirm or deny Lee's participation, leaving the identity of the villain shrouded in mystery.

Chiranjeevi, on the other hand, is set to star in Anil Ravipudi's 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', slated for release next year.