Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' not postponed due to Salman Khan-Nayanthara's film, to release on March 5, 2027

Amid ongoing speculation around the release timeline of SPIRIT, the makers would like to officially clarify that the film is very much on track and will release in cinemas worldwide on 5th March 2027, as previously announced.

Mounted on a massive scale and progressing as planned, SPIRIT continues to shape up as one of the most anticipated cinematic events on the horizon. Fronted by India’s biggest superstar Prabhas, the film brings together producer Bhushan Kumar and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga following the historic success of Animal.

Also starring Tripti Dimri, Vivek Oberoi, and introducing Aishwarya Desai, SPIRIT is being crafted as a large-scale pan-world entertainer and is set to release in 8 languages.

Gulshan Kumar & T-Series present SPIRIT, a T-Series Films and Bhadrakali Pictures production. Written, edited, and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar, and Prabhakar Reddy Vanga.

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SPIRIT releases in cinemas on 5th March 2027.

The fiasco between  Deepika and Vanga

“The actor had reportedly demanded ₹25 crores for approximately 35 days of shoot, along with a 10% profit share, extensive entourage expenses, and even expressed unwillingness to deliver dialogues in Telugu—something the director felt strongly about. To top it off, confidential plot details from Spirit were allegedly leaked, which raised serious concerns among the producers," the source told News18.

According to the report, Sandeep “believes actors speaking their own lines”. “Contrary to speculation, her restricted filming schedule of under 8 hours a day was never the primary issue. In filmmaking, working hours are fluid and depend on location, lighting, and various technical factors. You could shoot for 2 hours or 8, depending on the scene. What truly matters is flexibility, collaboration, and respect for the craft. It’s about commitment. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga believes actors speaking their own lines builds authenticity and emotional connect with the audience," the source added.