While promoting the upcoming Bhadrakali Pictures production *Romanchakam* in Hyderabad, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga addressed the media regarding his own highly anticipated project, *Spirit*, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. During the interaction, a journalist brought up the scheduled release calendar, noting that *Spirit* is slated to hit theaters on March 5, 2027, just a month before SS Rajamouli’s upcoming epic *Varanasi*, which is set for an April 7, 2027 release. When the reporter grouped both projects together as potential thousand-crore blockbusters, Vanga playfully intervened to correct the notion, gesturing that Rajamouli’s venture is on an even grander scale.
Addressing concerns about the close proximity of the two theatrical debuts, Vanga expressed confidence that a roughly 37-day window provides ample breathing room for business. When pressed further by reporters about a potential box office clash with another massive budget feature, he laughed off the suggestion and joked about altering the release schedule just to appease the interviewer. Beyond the box office timeline, Vanga also touched upon the Censor Board, joking that despite his production house securing a 'U/A' certificate for *Romanchakam*, he is certain that *Spirit* will inevitably earn an 'A' rating from the CBFC no matter what approach they take.
As production moves forward, Vanga shared that roughly half of *Spirit* has already been filmed. Helmed by Vanga and backed by producers Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, and Prabhakar Reddy Vanga, the movie features a lead cast including Prabhas, Triptii Dimri, and Vivek Oberoi. While early promotional material featured a voiceover by Prakash Raj, it has been clarified that he is not part of the cast, and makers have also dismissed circulating rumors regarding Korean action star Don Lee joining the project. Meanwhile, Rajamouli’s *Varanasi*—co-written by the director alongside V Vijayendra Prasad and SS Kanchi—features Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, setting the stage for a massive spring at the box office.
At a glance
- While promoting the upcoming Bhadrakali Pictures production *Romanchakam* in Hyderabad, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga addressed the media regarding his own highly anticipated project, *Spirit*, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri.
- During the interaction, a journalist brought up the scheduled release calendar, noting that *Spirit* is slated to hit theaters on March 5, 2027, just a month before SS Rajamouli’s upcoming epic *Varanasi*, which is set for an April 7, 2027 release.
- When the reporter grouped both projects together as potential thousand-crore blockbusters, Vanga playfully intervened to correct the notion, gesturing that Rajamouli’s venture is on an even grander scale.
The update
While promoting the upcoming Bhadrakali Pictures production *Romanchakam* in Hyderabad, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga addressed the media regarding his own highly anticipated project, *Spirit*, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. During the interaction, a journalist brought up the scheduled release calendar, noting that *Spirit* is slated to hit theaters on March 5, 2027, just a month before SS Rajamouli’s upcoming epic *Varanasi*, which is set for an April 7, 2027 release. When the reporter grouped both projects together as potential thousand-crore blockbusters, Vanga playfully intervened to correct the notion, gesturing that Rajamouli’s venture is on an even grander scale.
Addressing concerns about the close proximity of the two theatrical debuts, Vanga expressed confidence that a roughly 37-day window provides ample breathing room for business. When pressed further by reporters about a potential box office clash with another massive budget feature, he laughed off the suggestion and joked about altering the release schedule just to appease the interviewer. Beyond the box office timeline, Vanga also touched upon the Censor Board, joking that despite his production house securing a 'U/A' certificate for *Romanchakam*, he is certain that *Spirit* will inevitably earn an 'A' rating from the CBFC no matter what approach they take.
As production moves forward, Vanga shared that roughly half of *Spirit* has already been filmed. Helmed by Vanga and backed by producers Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, and Prabhakar Reddy Vanga, the movie features a lead cast including Prabhas, Triptii Dimri, and Vivek Oberoi. While early promotional material featured a voiceover by Prakash Raj, it has been clarified that he is not part of the cast, and makers have also dismissed circulating rumors regarding Korean action star Don Lee joining the project. Meanwhile, Rajamouli’s *Varanasi*—co-written by the director alongside V Vijayendra Prasad and SS Kanchi—features Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, setting the stage for a massive spring at the box office.
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Source: Hindustan Times
