'Multiple things' led to Deepika's exit: Sandeep Reddy's brother on 'Spirit' controversy

Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, starring Prabhas, had sparked a major controversy, with reports at the time claiming that differences over remuneration and working hours were behind the last-minute casting change.The controversy was resurrected by Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother, Pranay Reddy Vanga, who also serves as a producer on the project. In his latest interview going viral online, he made fresh claims about the reasons for Padukone's departure.Pranay Reddy Vanga on Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit'When asked what led to the filmmaker's decision to ditch Deepika for Triptii Dimri, Pranay alleged that disagreements were over remuneration, scheduling and other aspects of the project. In the video, translated from Telugu, he said, "The reason is the same as what was already mentioned. One was remuneration, the second was timing. Apart from that, there are some other reasons too.