Prabhas' Spirit buzz: Sandeep Reddy Vanga plans less action, more drama for Rebel Star!

Rebel Star Prabhas’ upcoming film Spirit is creating a massive stir across the industry, and the excitement only continues to rise as new details emerge about Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s dramatic approach to the project. Unlike his previous action-intense ventures, Vanga is reportedly crafting Spirit as a character-driven, emotionally loaded narrative - a shift that has fans curious and optimistic.

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A Role Crafted for Prabhas’ Current Strengths

With Prabhas reportedly dealing with long-term shoulder and knee strain, high-impact action roles have become increasingly demanding. This makes Vanga’s drama-first structure an ideal fit. Instead of physically taxing sequences, Spirit is expected to tap into Prabhas’ emotional intensity as he takes on the role of a fierce yet morally tormented cop.

Insider buzz suggests the film is designed to maximize dramatic weight while minimizing physical load - giving Prabhas the space to deliver a performance rooted in nuance rather than nonstop stunts.

Auspicious Start for Spirit

Spirit officially went on floors on 23 November 2025 with a traditional mahurat pooja in Hyderabad. Although Prabhas was not captured in the official event photographs, Vanga confirmed his presence by sharing a powerful behind-the-scenes shot of Prabhas’ hand holding the clapperboard during the first take.

Triptii Dimri attended the ceremony, and megastar Chiranjeevi graced the event as the chief guest, offering the ceremonial first clap. The intimate yet symbolic launch set a spiritually charged tone for the film’s journey. 

Vanga’s Drama-Heavy Storytelling Meets the Rebel Star

Known for building intense, flawed characters in films like Animal and Kabir Singh, Vanga is expected to bring the same emotional ferocity to Spirit. Reports indicate that while the film will feature signature elevation moments, its core remains anchored in character conflict and gripping drama.

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With shooting scheduled to intensify through 2026 and production planning already streamlined, Spirit is shaping up to be one of Prabhas’ most mature and surprising performances.