Deepika Padukone has seemingly reacted to the latest controversy surrounding her exit from Spirit, after liking an Instagram post that criticised director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and his brother, producer Pranay Reddy Vanga. The development comes days after Pranay publicly shared his version of why the actor was replaced by Triptii Dimri in the Prabhas-starrer.

Deepika Padukone reacts to Spirit row

Deepika was originally set to star opposite Prabhas in Spirit, but exited the project in 2025. She was subsequently replaced by Triptii Dimri. The reasons behind her departure had remained a topic of speculation, with reports previously pointing to disagreements over remuneration, working hours and other aspects of the project.