Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga has detailed the breakdown of negotiations with Deepika Padukone for the upcoming film 'Spirit'.
Pranay alleges that 18 months of talks ended because Padukone requested a 10 percent share of the film's profits.
He further claims the actress requested an eight-hour work schedule which the production found economically unviable.
While the team offered to increase her fixed fee by several crore, they reportedly refused the profit-sharing demand.
Pranay also accused Padukone or her representatives of leaking confidential story and character details after the exit.
The production team expressed frustration over the alleged leak of internal story discussions.
Padukone has not publicly confirmed these specific claims or responded to the allegations of leaking information.
Previous reports indicated Padukone has defended her right to professional working hours similar to male superstars.
Pranay also used the opportunity to clarify that actors Prakash Raj and Don Lee are not involved in the project.
The film remains a high-profile production despite the casting controversy and various rumors.
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Reporting across various outlets consistently notes that producer Pranay Reddy Vanga attributes Deepika Padukone's departure from 'Spirit' to demands for a 10 percent profit share and an eight-hour workday, as well as alleging she leaked the film's plot.
The situation may evolve if Deepika Padukone or her representatives issue a formal response to the specific financial and leak allegations made by the 'Spirit' production team.
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The Times of India reports on claims made by Pranay Reddy Vanga regarding Deepika Padukone’s exit from the film Spirit. Pranay alleges the actress requested a 10 percent profit share and an eight-hour work schedule, which the production team found economically unviable. He further claims that Padukone or her representatives leaked confidential story and character details after negotiations failed. The report notes that Padukone has previously defended her right to request professional working hours similar to those of male superstars.
The Economic Times details allegations from producer Pranay Reddy Vanga concerning the casting change for the movie Spirit. Pranay asserts that negotiations with Deepika Padukone collapsed due to her demands for a 10 percent profit share and specific working hours. He also claims that the production team was disturbed by the alleged leak of internal story discussions. The article clarifies that these are Pranay's claims and notes that Padukone has not publicly confirmed his specific version of the events.
ETV Bharat reports on the resurfacing controversy involving the film Spirit and actress Deepika Padukone. Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga claims that while Padukone's eight-hour shift request was a factor, her demand for 10 percent of profits was a primary reason for her replacement. The article also covers Pranay's allegations that Padukone leaked sensitive plot details. Additionally, the source includes the producer's clarification that actors Prakash Raj and Don Lee are not involved in the project despite previous rumors.
MissMalini highlights allegations from Pranay Reddy Vanga, who claims Deepika Padukone leaked the plot of Spirit after exiting the project. According to Pranay, the actress’s departure followed 18 months of talks that ended over demands for a 10 percent profit share and specific scheduling requirements. The producer states that while the team could have increased her fee by several crore, the profit-sharing demand was unfeasible. The report mentions that Padukone has not yet responded to these specific claims.
Bollywood Bubble reports on producer Pranay Reddy Vanga’s claims that Deepika Padukone made 'unreasonable' financial and scheduling demands for the film Spirit. Pranay alleges that Padukone’s successful box-office track record gave her leverage to seek a 10 percent profit share, which the production team rejected. The article notes that the controversy intensified after Sandeep Reddy Vanga expressed anger on social media regarding the disclosure of confidential plot details. The source confirms Triptii Dimri has replaced Padukone in the Prabhas-starrer.