Spirit update soon! Sandeep Reddy Vanga breaks silence on Chiranjeevi playing Prabhas' father; keeps mum on Don Lee

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the powerhouse filmmaker behind Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh, and Animal, is gearing up for his dream collaboration with Rebel Star Prabhas in Spirit. The buzz is real, the excitement electric - and the rumours, unstoppable. As fan theories about the film’s star-studded cast continued to swirl, Vanga finally has broken his silence.

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The MegaRebel Buzz: Chiranjeevi Not in Spirit

For weeks, speculation had run wild - could Megastar Chiranjeevi be playing Prabhas’ father in Spirit? The idea had fans thrilled, but Vanga has now put an end to the frenzy.

During a recent chat with the team of Jigiris, Vanga firmly clarified, “No, no, these are rumours. He is not in the film. If I have to do, I would do a straight solo film with him.”

A die-hard fan of Chiranjeevi, Vanga has never hidden his admiration for the veteran star. A giant poster of Chiru adorns his office wall, and the director fondly shared its backstory.

“That is my favourite shot. A while ago, I posted that on social media wishing him a happy birthday. One of his best expressions, I feel,” he revealed with a smile.

Don Lee Rumours Continue to Stir Curiosity

Another name creating waves is South Korean superstar Ma Dong-seok - popularly known as Don Lee. Reports have claimed that he’s been roped in to play the antagonist opposite Prabhas. Some even suggested he has already begun filming!

When quizzed about this, Vanga chose to play it cool - neither confirming nor denying Lee’s involvement. The filmmaker’s silence has only intensified curiosity about Spirit’s global scale and casting ambitions.

Vanga’s Busy Days Beyond Spirit

Amidst all this buzz, Vanga has been actively promoting Jigiris, directed by Harish Reddy Uppula. At the film’s trailer launch, he spoke warmly about his bond with producer Krishna Vodapalli, calling him his “childhood friend.”

Meanwhile, Spirit - starring Prabhas, Vivek Oberoi, Triptii Dimri, Prakash Raj, and Kanchana - continues to be one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. The first audio glimpse, dropped on Prabhas’ birthday, sent fans into a frenzy online.

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A massive collaboration between Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Vanga’s Bhadrakali Pictures, Spirit is eyeing a 2026 release, promising to be an action-packed spectacle on a never-seen-before scale.