Deepika Padukone demanded 10% Spirit profit, leaked details: Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother

In a recent interview with NTV, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother Pranay Reddy Vanga shed light on the circumstances leading to Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit. According to Pranay, the decision came after disagreements over Deepika's remuneration, working hours, and other aspects of the project. He claimed that during the negotiations, the actress demanded a 10% share of the film's profits in addition to a higher fee.

Despite her box office success, the filmmaker suggested that Deepika had greater leverage during discussions due to her lucrative track record. Once the economics of the project failed to align, the team considered other options, leading to the leak of confidential details from their conversations with Deepika.