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Vanga Alleges Deepika Demanded 10% Film Profit
21 Aug
Summary
- Deepika Padukone reportedly sought 10 percent of the film's profits.
- Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga negotiated with Deepika for 18 months.
- Pranay Vanga cited remuneration and profit sharing as key issues.
Fresh details have emerged regarding Deepika Padukone's departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film, 'Spirit'. Pranay Reddy Vanga, the director's brother, disclosed that profit-sharing was a major factor in the negotiations. He alleged that Padukone demanded 10 percent of the film's profits, which, along with remuneration, proved to be a sticking point.
These discussions, which reportedly spanned 18 months, ultimately led Vanga to seek other options. Pranay Vanga suggested that Padukone's recent box-office success may have influenced her negotiating position. The filmmaker's brother also expressed disappointment, claiming that sensitive internal discussions were leaked, contributing to the public controversy.
This development adds another layer to the existing discourse surrounding Padukone's exit, which previously centered on reports of an eight-hour workday request. Triptii Dimri was ultimately cast as her replacement. The film, starring Prabhas and Dimri, is slated for a March 2027 release.
