- Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Triptii Dimri is facing unwarranted backlash after stepping into Spirit, previously linked to Deepika Padukone. As Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s tweet stirs controversy, fans call out misogyny and demand fair treatment for the rising actress.
By: Vibhuti Pathak
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s much-anticipated film Spirit is in the spotlight, not for its cinematic scale but for a brewing controversy involving top names like Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, and Triptii Dimri.
The row began when reports surfaced that Deepika Padukone had opted out of the project due to dissatisfaction with certain contractual terms—namely, her preference for a specific schedule, refusal to deliver dialogues in Telugu, and a reported demand of $2.4 million along with a profit share.
Soon after, Triptii Dimri was announced as the female lead opposite Prabhas. While fans celebrated her inclusion, things took a darker turn when unverified reports claimed Deepika backed out because she was uncomfortable with the bold, A-rated content in the film. This narrative prompted director Sandeep Reddy Vanga to post a strongly-worded tweet.
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Without naming names, Vanga wrote, “When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA between us… Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for?” His tweet, layered with sarcasm and accusations of PR manipulation, sparked intense speculation that he was targeting Deepika Padukone.
Social media quickly turned into a battleground. While some users criticized Deepika for allegedly leaking details of the script, others pointed out a troubling pattern: that the backlash was disproportionately affecting Triptii Dimri. Many fans condemned the harsh commentary and slut-shaming the young actress is facing, simply for taking on a bold role.
One user questioned, “Why is Triptii being slut-shamed for playing bold characters? She’s an actress doing her job—not the writer of the script.” Another said, “DP didn’t get removed; she chose not to do the film. What’s wrong with A-rated films? Why is the hate being targeted only at Triptii?”
The controversy also revived an older incident from earlier this year, when Triptii was rumored to be dropped from Anurag Basu’s Aashiqui 3 opposite Kartik Aaryan for being “too exposed” after her role in Animal (2023). Although it was later reported that she was never officially cast, the episode left a bitter taste for many of her supporters.
Triptii’s career has been unfairly shadowed by comments that focus more on her appearance or bold scenes than her acting skills. Even her upcoming projects, including Dhadak 2 and Bad Newzz, haven’t escaped harsh judgments. Some fans hope her role in Spirit, where she plays a doctor who falls in love with Prabhas’ cop character, will give her the chance to showcase her talent without being pigeonholed.
As the debate rages on, it’s evident that Triptii Dimri has become the unintended target of a larger conflict between power players in Bollywood. What began as a casting shuffle has evolved into a full-blown discourse on feminism, professionalism, and the persistent double standards faced by female actors.
In the end, while Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga defend their own stances, the public outrage over how Triptii is being treated signals a deeper need for change—not just in scripts and roles, but in how audiences and insiders respond to women navigating bold narratives in Indian cinema.
