Rukmini Vasanth gives tough competition to Rashmika Mandanna for Prabhas’ Spirit

The buzz around Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s highly anticipated film Spirit, starring Rebel Star Prabhas, has reached fever pitch with a new name taking center stage — Rukmini Vasanth. With Deepika Padukone stepping away from the project, all eyes are now on the Kannada beauty, whose recent cinematic rise has fans clamoring for her to lead opposite Prabhas.

A trained actor and theatre artist, Rukmini has predominantly worked in Kannada cinema, earning critical and commercial acclaim. She shot to national attention with her powerful performance in the 2023 romantic drama Side A and Side B, which earned her the prestigious Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Her recent back-to-back successes with Bagheera alongside Sriimurali and Bhairathi Ranagal opposite Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar have only strengthened her credentials.

Social media is abuzz with fans urging Vanga to cast Rukmini instead of the preferred Rashmika Mandanna, praising her expressive acting style, screen presence, and fresh appeal. Many believe her casting could bring a novel dynamic to the project and rejuvenate Prabhas’s on-screen chemistry post-Salaar.

Industry sources suggest a narration has already taken place, indicating serious consideration. If the deal is finalized, Spirit could mark Rukmini’s pan-India breakthrough — a significant leap from regional acclaim to national spotlight.

Interestingly, Rukmini is also rumored to be in talks for Trivikram Srinivas’s next project with Venkatesh, signaling a strategic move into big-banner Telugu cinema.

 

 

 

 

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As speculations swirl, one thing is certain: Rukmini Vasanth is on the verge of a career-defining moment. Whether she lands Spirit or not, her trajectory points to an exciting new chapter in Indian cinema — one where talent meets opportunity on the grandest scale.