Deepika Padukone Exits Spirit Amid Profit Share Demand and Scheduling Dispute
Deepika Padukone exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Spirit after prolonged negotiations reportedly involving demands for an eight-hour workday, remuneration, and a 10 percent profit share. Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga alleged Deepika leaked plot details following casting changes. Deepika has not publicly responded but liked social media posts criticizing the Vanga brothers for sexism and double standards, highlighting that male actors often negotiate similar terms. Reports also indicate Deepika met the director only once and did not receive a full script, with sources citing her unwillingness to work with Vanga due to his alleged misogynistic nature.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 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 (45/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, indiatoday, freepressjournal, hindustantimes, timesnow, news18, moneycontrol, thetelegraph, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 21 Aug, 05:54 am. Other outlets followed.