Prabhas' 'Spirit' Eyes Rs 300‑400 Cr Pre‑Release Business Amid Casting Rumors

The upcoming pan‑India film ‘Spirit’, starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is generating strong trade interest. Industry estimates suggest the film could secure Rs 300‑400 crore in theatrical pre‑release business across all language markets, with targets of Rs 80‑90 crore each in Andhra Pradesh and the Nizam (Telangana) territories. Distributors have begun locking territories ahead of the release, and the makers aim for a worldwide gross of at least Rs 800 crore to be deemed a hit.

Casting reports indicate that Deepika Padukone, previously attached to the project, has exited. Tripti Dimri is now confirmed as the female lead, making her debut in a major South Indian production. Separate rumours suggest Katrina Kaif may appear in a brief but pivotal cameo, though neither the actress’s representatives nor the director have confirmed this.

The film’s pre‑release momentum reflects confidence in the Prabhas‑Vanga collaboration, following Vanga’s success with “Animal” and Prabhas’s status as a leading pan‑India star.