Deepika Padukone is on a strong run in her career, and the actress has now officially signed on for another major film. After recently joining Shah Rukh Khan in King, directed by Siddharth Anand, Deepika is now confirmed to star opposite Prabhas in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next big project, Spirit.
This marks Deepika’s second film with Prabhas after the sci-fi epic Kalki: 2898 AD. According to reports from Pinkvilla, director Vanga was keen on casting Deepika from the beginning. However, due to her pregnancy and the original schedule set for late 2024, she had turned down the offer. With the project’s timeline now delayed, Vanga returned with revised dates, and Deepika has agreed to come on board.
A source shared, “It’s the most well-written female role in the world of Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Deepika was truly impressed by the depth and detail of her character and the script. She’s excited to work with Vanga for the first time.” reported Pinkvilla
Spirit is backed by Bhushan Kumar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Filming is expected to begin in October 2025, and the film is aiming for a release in the first half of 2027. The makers are currently making changes to the supporting cast, including the antagonist and other key roles. At this point, only Prabhas and Deepika are confirmed as leads.
In a recent interview with Showsha, producer Bhushan Kumar also gave an update: “Animal Park will be after Spirit. Right now, we’ll be starting Spirit in the next two to three months. Once it’s completed and released, we’ll move on to the next.”
Deepika’s schedule remains packed. Besides King and Spirit, she’s also in talks for another big-budget film and is expected to return for Kalki 2 and Pathaan 2, both of which are planned to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.