Deepika Padukone remains under the limelight—not only for her cinematic virtuosity but also for the big fees she charges. Deepika reportedly charges ₹20 crore per film along with a share of the revenue, making Deepika one of the most demanding and highest-paid actresses in the country.
After teaming up with Prabhas in the upcoming futuristic drama Kalki 2898 AD, Deepika was once again approached to star opposite the Rebel Star—this time for director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ambitious action film Spirit. However, things may not be going as planned.
According to industry buzz, Deepika and her team have put forward a series of conditions that have left the filmmakers taken aback. Apart from her usual high remuneration and profit share, the actress has reportedly set strict working hours—willing to shoot only 8 hours a day, out of which just 6 hours would be spent on set. The remaining time would be dedicated to travel and commute.
These terms are said to have left director Sandeep Reddy Vanga quite disappointed. Rumors suggest that he is now reconsidering the casting and may start looking for a new female lead who fits the film’s requirements better.
Though a pairing like Prabhas and Deepika had the potential to create massive box-office buzz, these unexpected hurdles might force the team to explore other options. Sources close to the project hint that Deepika’s packed schedule with other high-profile commitments could be the reason behind her firm conditions.
At this moment, there has not been any official announcement from the team Spirit. It would appear that apart from the rest of the team, this spot and decision in the female lead is critical in the opportunities of the film’s future as we all wait in anticipation.