Triptii Dimri has been officially announced as the female lead of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next directorial, Spirit co starring Prabhas. Earlier, Deepika Padukone was supposed to headline the film, but due to some reasons, she walked out. Meanwhile, Ram Gopal Varma has showered praise on director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for casting rising star Triptii Dimri. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), RGV wrote, “Hey @imvangasandeep Going by both her tremendous screen presence and performance which you showcased in ANIMAL , I think your decision will make her the NEXT BIG THING IN BOLLWOOD far beyond the current BIGGIES …CONGRAAATS @tripti_dimri23 High Time for your SPIRIT to FLY into the SKY.” Take a look here: Hey @imvangasandeep Going by both her tremendous screen presence and performance which you showcased in ANIMAL , I think your decision will make her the NEXT BIG THING IN BOLLWOOD far beyond the current BIGGIES …CONGRAAATS @tripti_dimri23 High Time for your SPIRIT to FLY into… https://t.co/SC9mG9lFfh — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) May 24, 2025 Triptii Dimri confirmed her role as the female lead in ‘Spirit’ on Saturday through a post on social media. She posted a picture of the title poster with her name in various Indian and international languages. Expressing her gratitude, she wrote, “Still sinking in… So grateful to be trusted with this journey. Thank you @sandeepreddy.vanga… Honoured to be a part of your vision.” Meanwhile, Sandeep Reddy Vanga also welcomed Triptii on board. Sharing the announcement poster, he wrote, “The female lead for my film is now official :-)” This film marks the first on-screen collaboration between Prabhas and Triptii, a new pairing that is likely to generate significant interest among audiences and the industry. Additionally, Spirit is Triptii’s second project with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, producer Bhushan Kumar, and Pranay Reddy Vanga after their hit film ‘Animal’, starring Ranbir Kapoor. Deepika Padukone’s Exit From Prabhas Starrer Spirit A few days ago, news emerged that Sandeep Reddy Vanga reportedly removed Deepika Padukone from Spirit. Reports suggest that her demands, including eight-hour workdays, a high salary, and a share in the film’s profits, did not sit well with director Vanga. Deepika, a new mother, is reportedly seeking to balance her work and personal life by reducing her working hours. This decision led to her departure from the film, which would have been her second collaboration with Prabhas after their recent project, Kalki 2898 AD. Following her exit from Spirit, Deepika has reportedly joined the cast of Allu Arjun’s next film with director Atlee. While she hasn’t officially announced her upcoming slate, buzz suggests she’ll be part of Kalki’s sequel and might also appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War as well as King.