{
  "id": 1872909,
  "title": "Prabhas and Triptii Dimri's Spirit not postponed, makers confirm clash with Salman Khan's Eid 2027 film",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/prabhas-and-triptii-dimris-spirit-not-postponed-makers-confirm-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T05:17:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/prabhas-and-triptii-dimris-spirit-not-postponed-makers-confirm-clash-with-salman-khans-eid-2027-film-1.500645307"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Salman Khan has confirmed his return to the highly coveted Eid slot in 2027, igniting speculation that Prabhas' upcoming film, Spirit, could be moved to accommodate the star's latest project. However, the makers of Spirit have firmly denied any such shift in their film's scheduled release date. The Prabhas-Triptii Dimri starrer, featuring Vivek Oberoi as well, is set for a March 5, 2027 premiere, as confirmed by T-Series, the production house behind the movie. A T-Series spokesperson reiterated this date to Zoom, stating that the film remains on track for a March 5, 2027, release with preparations in full swing for its international debut. This is not the first time such rumors have arisen and been debunked, as T-Series had previously issued a similar statement in May when similar concerns were raised. Spirit, Vanga's directorial debut, marks Prabhas' first collaboration with the filmmaker following their previous work on the blockbuster, Animal. The film's promotional strategy kicked off with a one-minute audio teaser in October, and its first-look poster debuted on New Year's Eve, 2026, featuring Prabhas in a rugged, battle-scarred appearance that immediately piqued audience interest.",
  "summary": "Speculation has been swirling ever since Salman Khan confirmed his comeback to his preferred festive slot, Eid, in 2027, with many wondering if Prabhas' Spirit , currently occupying that very date, would be pushed aside to clear the runway. Reports earlier this week suggested exactly that: that Spirit had been shifted to a new date, leaving Salman's film with an uncontested release. The team…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prabhas' film Spirit confirmed for March 5, 2027 premiere",
    "Salman Khan's Eid 2027 slot secured, no Spirit date change",
    "T-Series maintains Spirit's release timeline"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}