Sandeep Reddy spills beans on Spirit

Acclaimed filmmaker **Sandeep Reddy Vanga**, renowned for his blockbuster hits **Arjun Reddy** and the recently released **Animal**, has teased exciting updates about his much-anticipated project, **Spirit**, starring superstar **Prabhas**. Speaking at an event yesterday, Vanga urged fans to stay patient, promising that announcements regarding the film’s cast and crew would be well worth the wait.

### **Don Lee Speculation**  

The event took an unexpected turn when the crowd began chanting **“Don Lee”**, sparking speculation about South Korean star **Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee)** joining the project. This rumor gained traction after Don Lee’s Instagram post featuring Prabhas went viral, leaving fans curious about a potential collaboration between the two global stars.

### **A Landmark 25th Film**  

**Spirit**, marking **Prabhas’ 25th film**, is set to be a high-octane **cop drama**, produced by Bollywood powerhouse **Bhushan Kumar** under the **T-Series** banner. Speaking about the project, Kumar said, “Spirit is a dream combination of Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. This combination will explode like anything.”  

### **Production Timeline**  

Filming for **Spirit** is scheduled to commence in **December 2024**, with the movie expected to release in **mid-2026**. With Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s track record of intense and emotionally charged narratives, the project is already generating immense excitement.

### **Animal Sequel on the Horizon**  

In addition to **Spirit**, Bhushan Kumar also shared updates on Sandeep’s next venture, **Animal Park**, a sequel to the recently released **Animal**, starring **Ranbir Kapoor**. The sequel is set to begin filming in early **2027**, following a six-month writing phase.

### **Global Aspirations**  

Sandeep Reddy Vanga continues to cement his reputation as a trailblazer, seamlessly transitioning between Telugu and Hindi cinema while collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. Fans are eagerly awaiting more details about **Spirit**, which promises to deliver another cinematic spectacle from this powerhouse director.