Deepika Padukone Exits Spirit Amid Disputes Over Profit Share and Work Schedule
Deepika Padukone's exit from the film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas, has been linked to disagreements over her demands. Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga stated that Deepika requested a 10 percent share of the film's post-release profits and a capped work schedule, which contributed to the casting change. While reports mention a fee demand and an eight-hour work shift due to her new motherhood, the production team indicated that scheduling needs vary by scene and location. Deepika and her team have not independently confirmed these claims.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 21 Aug, 01:33 am. Other outlets followed.