Deepika Padukone Opens Up on Current Controversies Around ‘Spirit’ Exit and Director Feud

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has finally broken her silence on the ongoing controversies surrounding her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit and the social media storm that followed. In a recent interview with Vogue Arabia, the actress shared how she navigates challenging times without directly naming anyone, making it clear she is standing by her choices with inner conviction.

Deepika Padukone on Staying Grounded During Crisis

While speaking during an event in Sweden—where she was unveiling Cartier’s High Jewelry collection ‘En Équilibre’—Deepika opened up about the emotional tools she relies on during difficult moments. She said, “What keeps me balanced is just being truthful and authentic. Whenever I’m faced with complicated or difficult situations, I listen to my inner voice and stand by the decisions that give me peace.”

These comments come just days after her departure from Spirit made headlines. Though she didn’t mention the project or people involved, her words appear to reflect on the situation with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who has been indirectly taking shots at an unnamed actor on social media.

Spirit Fallout: What Went Wrong

The controversy began when Deepika reportedly walked out of Spirit, a big-budget project led by Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Rumors suggested creative differences and disputes over remuneration and work conditions as the reasons. Soon after her exit, actress Triptii Dimri was announced as the new female lead.

On Monday, Sandeep Vanga took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a sharp message accusing an unnamed actress of breaking an unspoken NDA and engaging in “dirty PR games.” Though he didn’t name Deepika, the timing and context left little doubt.

Support from the Industry

Amid the rising tension, Tamannaah Bhatia showed subtle support for Deepika Padukone. She liked a viral Instagram reel that called out issues like gender pay gap, unprofessional work culture, and misogyny in the film industry, indirectly echoing the themes tied to the controversy.

Interestingly, the reel also included a throwback clip of Deepika strongly responding to a journalist who once asked whether her husband Ranveer Singh funded her film Chhapaak. The reel emphasized how women today are standing up to unfair treatment and propaganda.

A Strong Stand Without Saying Much

Deepika Padukone may have chosen to remain silent on names, but her message is loud and clear. She stands by her decision to exit Spirit and has taken the high road by not responding directly to Vanga’s accusations. Instead, she emphasized staying authentic and peaceful, which speaks volumes about how she chooses to handle public criticism.

Her calm and graceful approach is being appreciated by many, and now all eyes are on how Sandeep Reddy Vanga responds next.

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