Veteran actor Prakash Raj was reported to have exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming action drama Spirit (starring Prabhas) after an alleged on-set disagreement. However, Prakash Raj has now publicly denied the claim, calling it “nonsense speculation,” effectively putting the report in doubt.
What the reports said
Some media reports alleged that Prakash Raj was no longer part of the film following a “heated exchange” with Vanga over the script and the staging of a scene, suggesting the situation escalated on set.
What Prakash Raj says now
After the reports gained traction, Prakash Raj dismissed them outright. In an interview, he said he was not aware of any such development and termed it “nonsense speculation.”
He also posted that he hasn’t even started shooting his scenes yet—undercutting the narrative of an on-set blow-up during his shoot days.
Why the rumours gained momentum
The speculation had added fuel because Prakash Raj’s association with Spirit has been visible in official/near-official publicity. An audio promo (“sound-story”) released earlier introduced multiple characters and includes dialogue by Prakash Raj, and the same update listed the ensemble as Prabhas, Triptii Dimri, Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana, and Prakash Raj, with production credited to T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures.
Ongoing cast chatter around Spirit
The project has already been in headlines for casting changes. Deepika Padukone was initially linked to the film and later reported to have exited over work-hour issues, with Triptii Dimri stepping in.
Release date
The film is officially slated for a March 5, 2027 theatrical release (as announced by Vanga).
Bottom line
At this point, the “Prakash Raj removed/exited” narrative remains unconfirmed and is directly contradicted by the actor. Until the makers issue an official update, the safest framing is: reports claimed an exit, but Prakash Raj has denied it and says his association remains intact.
By – Sonali